Our world is built on the idea of instant success. If you want to know something, then you can ask Google. If you want something for dinner and don’t want to cook, then you can use a delivery service to bring something to your front door that you love.

We often leave our happiness up to fate. Just think about your day today.

You may have arrived at work to be greeted by the boss who ushered you into her office. If she complimented your efforts and gave you a raise, you danced through your day on top of the world.

A few years ago—in an ancient time before smartphones, the internet and the 24-hour news cycle—there was this concept called “The nine-to-five workday.” You may have heard of it, or maybe you know the song from the movie. But just in case you’re unfamiliar, the quaint notion was that people worked at their desks for eight hours or so. And then, they went home, to their personal lives! They left work and the office behind until the next morning.