“Ask yourself whether you are happy, and you cease to be so” (McMahon). What I think he means by that is it’s up to you if you want to be happy. Even if you are sad about something think about the positive things in life. I agree with McMahon from the New York Times about being around friends and family can make you happy (McMahon). When you’re stressed about school or something, they are always there for you and they will have your back. There is always going to be someone or something around the corner to ruin your day, it is up to you if you let it affect you or