Some people argue that if we think positively and follow society’s conventions, it will lead to a happy life. Where do you stand on this issue?

You will write a thesis-centered essay of at least 500 words in response to this one question using excerpts from Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Self-Reliance” and Oliver Burkeman’s “Happiness is a Glass Half Empty” to support your writing. Develop a thesis that takes a clear stance or position.
Organize your thoughts–an outline can help do this.
Use MLA in-text citation to support your claim with quotes or paraphrases from BOTH the Emerson and the Burkeman readings. (You must use at least one cited idea from each reading).
Also use your own observations, experiences, or other sources to develop your claims. Discuss how your citations and ideas are relevant to your thesis.

Some people argue that if we think positively and follow society’s conventions, it will lead to a happy life. Where do you stand on this issue?

If in any case, you use outside information other than the two readings please include it in the work cited page and use MLA citatiofktn. 12 front, Times New Women.