The chapter explores the concept of life as an infinite game, comparing it to gaming strategies and emphasizing continuous growth rather than specific goals. It discusses the importance of striving to become the best version of oneself and setting realistic expectations for a fulfilling life. The speaker shares insights on managing stress, building resilience through challenges, and the significance of internal resources in coping with external pressures.
Mo Gawdat, recognised as the ‘happiness expert’, has become a guiding light for those in search of meaning and joy. The former Chief Business Office of Google X set out on his mission to help the world become happier after the tragic passing of his son. In honour of Ali, Mo has dedicated himself to a new life goal: making one-billion people happy, a mission he considers “the most important of our time”. In this episode, Mo shares insights from his personal quest for a fulfilling life, offering remedies for stress management, overcoming sadness and achieving lasting peace.
0:00 Introduction
1:59 Chronic stress: “the biggest pandemic of our time”
11:12 Creative writing & the meaning behind ‘unstressable’
15:42 How the passing of Mo’s son transformed him from grumpy to happiness
pursual? (how the passing of his son made mo Unstressable)
25: Ruthlessly discriminative with tasks: become selective with where you assign your
energy
28:44 Grounding & ego
32:20 One Billion Happy: how to overcome sadness & stress forever
40:33 Find your purpose by playing the “game of life”: how the “gamer’s mindset” can
help you find your purpose and become more present / appreciative in life.
48:22 Your call to make the world a better place (one small step at a time)
51:25 Power up your “happiness equation” with these strategies
58:12 Mo’s advice for managing & overcoming traumatic stress
1:03:45 “Happiness is a choice”: identity & eliminate negative stressors in your life
1:10:04 Finding purpose through a process of elimination
1:13:33 Intuition, spirituality & non-physical self
1:21:11 Is hustle culture overrated? A recipe to live your best life
1:23:04 The most important teachings from religion
1:33:00 Evolution, probability & existence
1:37:45 Perspective & meaningful living
1:41:33 The biggest threats to our world in the next 10 years
1:47:25 Finding light in the darkness: invest in yourself & your happiness
1:53:12 Hedonism, friendship groups & money
1:59:02 Minimalism & decluttering your life
2:05:50 Maintaining love & healthy relationships
2:21:22 “Most relationships break because of…”
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