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The Happiness Expert That Made 51 Million People Happier: Mo Gawdat

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Oct 11, 2021
Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google X and author of "Solve for Happy," shares his journey from grief to discovering the 'happiness equation.' He emphasizes the importance of perspective, showing how trauma can guide personal growth and resilience. Gawdat explores the complexities of happiness, urging listeners to cultivate joy through gratitude and mindfulness. He also delves into the urgent ethical discussions surrounding artificial intelligence, positing that technology can lead us to a brighter future if we engage responsibly.
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ANECDOTE

Mo Gawdat's Early Depression

  • Mo Gawdat achieved external success at a young age but was clinically depressed.
  • He had everything society told him would make him happy but found no joy.
ANECDOTE

Ali's Wisdom and Passing

  • Mo Gawdat consulted with his son, Ali, about happiness, leading to the development of a happiness model.
  • After Ali's death, Mo decided to write about what Ali taught him to share it with the world.
INSIGHT

The Happiness Equation

  • Happiness is not solely determined by external events, but by our perception of those events relative to our expectations.
  • It's the comparison between what happens and our beliefs about how life should be.
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