Former Chief Business Officer for Google X, Mo Gawdat, and Steven discuss stress being the new pandemic, choosing self-care over constant busyness, finding work-life balance, the impact of AI on society, and the importance of setting boundaries for personal well-being.

In this new episode Steven sits down with the Egyptian entrepreneur and writer, Mohammad "Mo" Gawdat.Mo began his career at IBM Egypt as a systems engineer, before moving to NCR Abu Dhabi to cover the non-finance sector. He worked in various roles at Microsoft for seven-and-a-half years before joining Google in 2007 to start it’s business in emerging markets. In 2013, he joined Google’s innovation arm, ‘Google X’ and eventually became its chief business officer. He left this role in 2018 to focus helping one billion people become happier as part of the #onebillionhappy global movement. He is the author of three books; ‘Solve for Happy’, ‘Scary Smart’ and, ‘That Little Voice in Your Head’, as well as the host of the podcast ‘Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat’.In this conversation Mo and Steven discuss topics, such as: Everything you need to know about Artificial Intelligence How AI will have radically changed the world by 2025 How he witnessed the evolution of AI firsthand The impact of AI on creativity and the creative industries His solutions for gaining control of AI and the societal changes it will create You can purchase Mo’s book, ‘Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World’, here: https://bit.ly/42iwDfvFollow:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qmYSMYFollow me:https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Chief Business Officer at Google, Mo Gawdat, discusses reducing stress in the modern world. Topics include assessing stress sources, habits for peace, and the misconception that stress is crucial for success. Strategies for managing stress, achieving inner peace, and optimizing productivity are also explored.

It’s hard to know where to begin describing such an incredible person as Mo Gawdat. He’s co-founded over 20 businesses, he’s the author of the ground-breaking ‘Solve for Happy’ and he was chief business officer of the pioneering wing of google, Google X, the ‘moonshot factory’ where they work on all the latest technologies like self-driving cars and robots.But most importantly, Mo has learnt perspective about life. When his son died, this sent him on an incredible journey to look within himself and find the ‘happiness equation’, a simple technique that can help us all reduce our unhappiness and appreciate life, and ourselves, more.Mo’s new book is all about Artificial Intelligence. Mo has always been focused on the future and what’s coming next. And for the first time, working on A.I., he was scared. But what Mo found, and what he shares with us, is that the next technological age that’s coming can be a Utopia, if we choose to make it. Follow Mo:Twitter - https://twitter.com/MGawdatInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat Mo’s new book - https://amzn.eu/d/cvGj7arFollow me:https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 If you take control over your brain, you can do anything - but what’s the formula? Some moments in life fundamentally change the way you think about the world - that’s what this conversation with Mo Gawdat did for me and what I’m certain it will do for you too.  Mo is the former Chief Business Officer of Google X, Google's moonshot factory of innovation, a prolific researcher and writer on the topic of happiness and has an incredibly touching story.In 2014, Mo lost his son Ali unexpectedly during a routine medical procedure. Days after, Mo set off on a mission to solve one of the biggest problems of our time, by pouring his research into the international best selling book, ‘Solve For Happy: Engineer Your Path To Joy’ - the audiobook brought me to tears. #OneBillionHappy is his moonshot attempt to honour Ali by spreading the message that happiness can be learned and shared with one simple technique: the happiness equation. For the next 90 minutes I ask you to forget everything you’ve learned about happiness from the modern world until now. In the episode we talk about a lot of things, things that may sit uncomfortably with some people, but also have the potential to be truly life changing.00:00 Intro 2:16 Writing a book about happiness after losing your son 07:37 Battling the negativity bias instinct10:42 Is happiness a choice? 19:59 The difference between happiness and fun31:07 Understanding the happiness equation and unhappiness 39:23 Do lower expectations make us happier?43:01 How should we manage ambitions?57:00 You are born a millionaire 01:01:31 Is solve for happy the domain of the privileged? 01:09:00 Relationships: life is a question of context 01:15:22 Feminine vs masculine energy 🔔 Sign up to Cohort 6 of my Part-Time YouTuber Academy: https://academy.aliabdaal.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH MO🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 📸 Instagram 💻 Website 🎙 Slo Mo Podcast😊 Solve For Happy: Engineer Your Path To Joy 🗣 That Little Voice In Your Head 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 LinkedinFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/Sponsored by Shortform This episode is kindly brought to you by Shortform, the world's best provider of guides for non-fiction books. Shortform gives you comprehensive coverage of thousands of books, the key ideas, clearly and simply explained, plus smart commentary and analysis. It’s like your smartest friend teaching you about a book. Go to https://shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon Website Leave a reviewIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, please do leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - even one line helps! You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, thoughts from the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistorCheck out the episode on the Deep Dive YouTube Channel.See privacy policy at https://transistor.fm/privacy

In this season round up I look back at some of the best moments from season three, including conversations with Mo Gawdat, Grace Beverley, Tiago Forte, Richard Wiseman, Marques Brownlee and Alex Lieberman.  (00:00) Intro(00:44) Mo Gawdat: Lessons in happiness(10:17) Grace Beverley: Lessons in side hustles & self-care(19:56) Tiago Forte: Lesson in productivity (30:38) Richard Wiseman: Lessons in luck (40:17) MKBHD: Lessons in YouTube (46:20) Alex Lieberman: Lessons in business FULL EPISODES ⬇️The Happiness Expert Making 1 Billion People Happier - Mo GawdatHow To Build A Multi-Million Dollar Empire In Your 20s - Grace Beverley Confronting My Productivity Guru - Tiago ForteThe Sure-Fire Way To Be Luckier In Life - Advice From Psychology Professor Richard Wiseman MKBHD: The Story To 16 Million & The World Of YouTubeLessons From Selling Morning Brew For $75 Million At 28 - Alex Lieberman 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI🎥 YouTube Channel🐦 Twitter📸 Instagram💻 Website👥 Linkedin📚Check out my New York Times Bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity!Amazon WebsiteFind the show notes and the transcript on the website: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/Sponsored by ShortformThis episode is kindly brought to you by Shortform, the world's best provider of guides for non-fiction books. Shortform gives you comprehensive coverage of thousands of books, the key ideas, clearly and simply explained, plus smart commentary and analysis. It’s like your smartest friend teaching you about a book. Go to https://shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Leave a reviewIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, please do leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts - even one line helps! You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, thoughts from the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistorCheck out the episode on the Deep Dive YouTube Channel.See privacy policy at https://transistor.fm/privacy

Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google X, it’s ‘moonshot’ division behind it’s most exciting and futuristic projects, as well as the author of Solve For Happy, Scary Smart and his new book, That Little Voice In Your Head, where he returns to the theme of happiness which made his last appearance on the podcast such a success. Mo Gawdat’s first appearance on Diary of a CEO is still my, and I know many of your, personal favourite episodes. This reunion doesn’t disappoint, as we go more in depth and Mo shares his incredible wisdom on how to approach relationships, how to prevent human suffering and how to be at peace with your choices in life.Mo’s new book, That Little Voice in Your Head, is available from the 26th May. Inspired by the life of his late son, Ali, he has set out to share a comprehensive model for how to achieve happiness, with an emphasis on generosity and empathy towards ourselves and others.Follow Mo:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/mgawdat Mo’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/That-Little-Voice-Your-Head/ Follow me:https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Google X executive, Mo Gawdat, reveals the formula for happiness: perception of events minus expectations. Happiness is about control and choice, not specific events. The podcast explores managing expectations, neuroplasticity, and taking control of emotions for a happier life.

Discover the happiness algorithm created by Mo Gawdat after a tragic loss. Learn about engineering happiness, rewiring the brain for joy, and choosing love over advice. Explore parenting with love, understanding, and fostering trust with children. Find practical tools for finding joy in the face of adversity.

In this episode, Peter and Mo discuss happiness, how to achieve it, and how AI will play a role in our future of Abundance.  You will learn about: 01:00 | AI: A Benefit or a Threat? 52:44 | Setting Ambitions for Happiness 01:52:25 | AI: Nurtured By Us Human Mo Gawdat is a renowned entrepreneur, author, and advocate for happiness and well-being. With a background in engineering and technology, Gawdat has dedicated his career to exploring the intersection of happiness and human potential. As the former Chief Business Officer at Google [X], he played a pivotal role in developing moonshot projects aimed at solving some of the world's biggest challenges. Gawdat's insightful and transformative book, "Solve for Happy," has inspired countless individuals to reframe their perspectives and find joy in life's most challenging moments.  Read Mo’s best-selling books. _____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are,  please support this podcast by checking out our sponsor:  Levels: Real-time feedback on how diet impacts your health. levels.link/peter  _____________ I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today’s and tomorrow’s exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now:  Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots and Mindsets