The Greg McKeown Podcast 269. Essential Happiness with Mo Gawdat (Part 1)
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Feb 1, 2024 
In this engaging conversation, Mo Gawdat, a former Google X executive and author of 'Solve for Happy,' shares his journey towards essential happiness. He discusses how personal tragedies led him to embrace minimalism, prioritizing quality in life over quantity. The importance of emotional connections is emphasized, advocating for deeper relationships over superficial interactions. Gawdat also challenges traditional views on independence, urging listeners to focus on the interdependence that fosters true joy. A thoughtful exploration of happiness awaits!
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Overcoming Endowment Effect
- Regularly declutter by asking yourself if you'd buy an item again.
- This helps overcome the endowment effect, where we overvalue owned items.
Invisible Decision Criteria
- We often use invisible decision criteria, like "Could I ever use this?", leading to hoarding.
- Replace this with stricter criteria, such as the 90% rule, focusing on truly important items.
1000x Relationships
- Mo Gawdat prioritizes relationships, ranking them from 1x to 1000x.
- This helps him allocate time effectively, focusing on the most important people.
