Obviously, levels of happiness vary depending on the person and their life experiences. However, happiness plays an essential role in the journey to success. Detective Falisa Asberry, a 25-year veteran of the Cleveland Heights Police Department, lives by the motto "You are responsible for your own happiness, and if someone tries to steal your joy, they don't want to see you succeed" (Asberry ). Happiness is very important to Detective Asberry due to the stressful and traumatic career path he has chosen. Most people know that life won't always be beautiful and that rainbows and curveballs will be thrown when you least expect them. However, even when life is not the best, the phase will probably not last long and “In a short time, people who have entered the valley of humility will feel themselves once again on the plateaus of joy and commitment” (Brooks 8 ). The happiness achieved after going through a difficult life experience will lead to success in the future because remembering the difficult moments will help one persevere and become