The Jordan Harbinger Show 614: Shawn Achor | Leveraging the Happiness Advantage
Jan 20, 2022
Shawn Achor, a renowned expert on happiness and success, shares his insights on how a positive mindset can fuel achievement. He discusses the contagious nature of happiness, revealing the importance of mirror neurons. Achor highlights the '10-5 Way' to enhance interpersonal connections and explores surprising stories, like when Oprah faced her toughest times. He emphasizes that happiness can lead to greater success, providing practical strategies to transform negativity into positivity and improve overall well-being.
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Pentagon Happiness Talk
- Shawn Achor spoke on happiness at the Pentagon to senior warfare officers.
- A leader said a happiness talk would have been impossible 10 years prior.
Redefining Happiness
- Happiness is not mere pleasure, but the joy of growing toward one's potential.
- This joy can be experienced even during challenging times.
Measuring Happiness
- Happiness is now quantifiable using neurochemical, biochemical, and biometric data.
- This allows for accurate measurement of optimism, social connection, and overall happiness.
