Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee The Surprising Secret to Happiness (It’s Easier Than You Think!) with Mo Gawdat (Re-release) #510
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Jan 12, 2025 
In a heartfelt conversation, Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X and bestselling author, shares his journey from corporate success to becoming a happiness advocate. He emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from giving, not accumulating. Mo discusses the impact of his son's tragic passing, fueling his mission to spread joy. He argues that happiness is a skill to be cultivated through genuine connections and authenticity, urging listeners to shift their focus from societal pressures to personal values and meaningful experiences.
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Early Mid-Life Crisis
- At 29, Mo Gawdat had achieved worldly success but felt miserable and clinically depressed.
- This "mid-life crisis" stemmed from prioritizing money and external validation over genuine connection and fulfillment.
Choosing Unhappiness
- People are unhappy because they choose to prioritize things that don't lead to lasting happiness.
- Modern society often emphasizes external achievements over internal contentment.
Heartbeat Currency
- True wealth lies in our finite heartbeats, not money.
- We should exchange these heartbeats for meaningful experiences and connections, not solely for financial gain.
