The High Performance Podcast E143 - Mo Gawdat: The infinite power of gratitude
Sep 20, 2022
Mo Gawdat, an Egyptian author and former Chief Business Officer at Google X, shares his profound journey through loss and the discovery of happiness. He discusses the transformative power of gratitude and the importance of emotional intelligence over material success. Mo critiques societal pressures about masculinity and femininity, emphasizing empathy and compassion. He also explores how true fulfillment arises from inner peace and meaningful connections, advocating for a present-focused mindset to truly embrace life.
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Redefining High Performance
- High performance efficiently achieves your goals.
- Define what you want to achieve in terms of happiness, enjoyment, connection, success, and money, and then pursue them efficiently.
The Hedonic Treadmill
- Society pressures us to chase material possessions over genuine happiness because businesses profit from selling those things.
- True happiness is innate and comes from within, while businesses sell the illusion that external things bring happiness, leading to a hedonic treadmill.
Ali's Passing and Mo's Transformation
- Mo Gawdat's son, Ali, passed away due to preventable surgical mistakes.
- This tragedy propelled Mo to pursue spreading Ali's wisdom about happiness with the world.
