In 'Solve for Happy,' Mo Gawdat applies his engineering mindset to the problem of happiness. He argues that happiness is a thought process and can be achieved by aligning our perceptions with our expectations. The book introduces the 6-7-5 Model, which involves dispelling six grand illusions, removing seven blind spots, and embracing five ultimate truths. Gawdat shares practical strategies such as cultivating awareness, accepting change, and practicing unconditional love. His approach is grounded in mindfulness and positive psychology, offering readers a roadmap to individual happiness despite life's challenges[2][3][5].
In this book, Bronnie Ware shares her experiences from working in palliative care, where she identified the five most common regrets of the dying. These regrets include: 'I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me,' 'I wish I hadn’t worked so hard,' 'I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings,' 'I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends,' and 'I wish that I had let myself be happier.' The book provides a heartfelt and inspiring account of how these regrets can be addressed while there is still time, promoting a life of greater compassion, honesty, and happiness.
In this special roundtable, podcast hosts Fearne Cotton (Happy Place), Elizabeth Day (How to Fail), and Rangan Chatterjee (Feel Better, Live More) join Jake and Damian to explore the impact of long-form conversations, the interviews that have transformed their outlooks, and how making podcasts has changed their life.
This episode is a deep dive into how powerful meaningful conversations can be. The hosts collectively share the importance of these deep conversations in fostering empathy, understanding, and compassion to others. When exploring the episodes that have changed their lives, Elizabeth and Rangan reflect on their conversations with Mo Gawdat and Edith Eger about creating a safe space within your own mind and reframing a negative thought into a positive one. Fearne, Jake and Damian also share the episodes that shocked, challenged and inspired them the most.
Elizabeth highlights how opening up about her own struggles with fertility created an open and honest dialogue with her guests and her listeners. They agree on how these meaningful conversations extend beyond the recording studio, emphasising that everyone has the ability to engage in these important topics with their friends, family and colleagues. This episode invites listeners to recognise the potential for positive change in their own lives by engaging in profound conversations and focusing on empathy.
Listen to the other podcasts mentioned here:
Happy Place: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/happy-place/id1353058891
Feel Better, Live More: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/feel-better-live-more-with-dr-rangan-chatterjee/id1333552422
How to Fail: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-fail-with-elizabeth-day/id1407451189
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