Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | How to Become Happier Today | Mo Gawdat #365
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May 25, 2023 
Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X and happiness expert, shares profound insights on finding joy even in adversity. He emphasizes happiness as a set of skills we can practice daily. Gawdat discusses the critical journey of acceptance amidst grief and the importance of managing expectations. He highlights the power of choice in our personal narratives, encouraging listeners to reframe their experiences positively. Ultimately, he illustrates how emotional resilience can lead to personal growth, revealing that happiness is within everyone's reach.
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Happiness Equation
- Happiness is defined by events minus expectations.
- If events meet or exceed expectations, you're happy; if they fall short, you're unhappy.
Aston Martin Analogy
- Even seemingly positive events can lead to unhappiness if expectations are not met.
- Someone buying an Aston Martin might be unhappy with a minor stitching flaw.
Acceptance over Perfection
- True happiness comes from acceptance, not perfection.
- Even with a great partner, focusing on flaws will prevent happiness.