Neil Pasricha, a New York Times bestselling author and popular TED speaker, shares insights on cultivating happiness through gratitude and simplicity. He discusses the rise of mental health issues and the impact of technology on genuine connections. Listeners will learn effective routines for enhancing well-being and combating anxiety, along with strategies for building resilience in a distracted world. Pasricha emphasizes the importance of intentional living, personal reflection, and cherishing life's extraordinary moments.

This discussion features Emily Bacletis, a psychology professor at NYU, Ryan Holiday, a Stoic author, Neil Pasricha, a happiness expert, and philosophers Nancy Sherman and Derek Sivers. They dive into the corrosive effects of anger on decisions, explore the Stoic approach to emotional control, and highlight the transformative power of gratitude. The guests share insights on focusing motivation, the importance of clear directives, and how happiness is about growth, not just a static state. A philosophical feast for anyone seeking personal development!

Neil Pasricha, bestselling author known for "The Book of Awesome," shares his journey toward happiness and intentional living. He emphasizes the importance of appreciating small wins and celebrating daily joys. Neil discusses how curiosity can enrich life experiences and the need to balance optimism with realism. He offers practical tips for cultivating focus and establishing personal guidelines to enhance well-being. With insights on the evolving concept of happiness, Neil inspires listeners to prioritize joy over material success.

Neil Pasricha, a New York Times bestselling author and TED speaker, dives into the art of happiness and resilience. He shares his two-minute morning routine that sets a positive tone for the day. With personal anecdotes, he highlights the importance of gratitude and the need to reclaim our time for creativity in a digital age. Neil also discusses the effects of smartphone dependency on relationships and emphasizes simplifying daily decisions to boost happiness. His insights inspire listeners to embrace challenges and reshape their habits for a more fulfilling life.

Gratitude: what’s the deal? Does it really make us happier? Even when the world seems terrible? Or is being appreciative a bunch of hokey flim-flam? Author Neil Pasricha started a blog of 1000 Awesome Things in 2008 and it led him down rabbit holes looking into the science of gratitude and how to better survive some really tough times. Learn about your new morning ritual, how much of happiness is genetically determined, why you should sniff a tree, honeymoon drama, simple appreciation, singing while making dinner, the gambles you take while scrolling, and how your brain means well -- but can make you miserable on purpose. Also, buy one more cactus. Follow Neil Pasricha at Twitter.com/NeilPasricha and Instagram.com/NeilPasricha Neil’s website: Neil.blog 3 Books Podcast: https://www.3books.co/ A donation went to https://performancespacenewyork.org/ Sponsors of Ologies: alieward.com/ologies-sponsors More links and info at alieward.com/ologies/awesomeology Transcripts & bleeped episodes at: alieward.com/ologies-extras Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologies OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes and now… MASKS. Hi. Yes. Follow twitter.com/ologies or instagram.com/ologies Follow twitter.com/AlieWard or instagram.com/AlieWard Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris Theme song by Nick ThorburnSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies

Today we welcome Neil Pasricha who is an author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and public speaker characterized by his advocacy of positivity and simple pleasures. He is best known for his The Book of Awesome series, and "The Happiness Equation" which are international bestsellers. His first TED talk “The 3 A’s of Awesome” is ranked one of the 10 Most Inspiring of all time. Neil hosts an Apple “Best of” award-winning podcast called 3 Books. His most recent book is called Our Book of Awesome.In this episode, I talk to Neil Pasricha about how to live an awesome life. The levels of depression and anxiety are its highest today. Now, more than ever, is when we need hope and positivity. According to Neil, the key to living a happier life is appreciating the little things. Awe and gratitude should not be reserved for big moments, but they should be cultivated in the everyday. We also touch on the topics of social media, motivation, confidence, and authenticity. Website: www.neil.blogTwitter: @NeilPasricha Topics[02:51] Neil’s life and background [06:49] The Book of Awesome[11:42] Noticing tiny pleasures[17:23] The infinite scroll [22:14] The confidence matrix[24:57] The Nature of the Fun[27:44] The Happiness Equation[32:22] Never retire[35:59] Overvalue you[37:16] Create space[42:24] Have everything[45:03] Don’t take advice[50:35] Our Book of Awesome[55:44] Savoring and healthy selfishnessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Pasricha, bestselling author of "The Book of Awesome," shares his insights on unlocking everyday joy. He discusses how to shift our focus from problem-solving to appreciating small pleasures like coffee and warm laundry. Pasricha emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in our digital age, offering strategies to combat distractions and cultivate gratitude. He encourages listeners to embrace new experiences and transformative moments that foster personal growth. Ultimately, he advocates for finding happiness in the present moment.

Neil Pasricha, a New York Times-bestselling author and popular TED speaker, discusses the value of being uncomfortable in driving professional development. They explore their journeys through mediocrity, embracing discomfort, and the importance of resilience in handling failure.

Neil Pasricha, an expert on intentional living and resilience, discusses the art of bouncing back through his works, including 'You Are Awesome.' He shares insights on processing emotions via journaling and the importance of gratitude. The conversation touches on overcoming self-doubt, embracing the 'spotlight effect' in creativity, and how failure can foster growth. Neil emphasizes celebrating small joys and offers practical tips for living a fulfilling life, blending humor with life lessons that resonate powerfully with listeners.

Bad things happen, but they don’t have to keep you realizing your dreams. Today’s author shares 9 secrets from his own experience of overcoming negative circumstances by changing his perspective. Join Joe and Mike as they examine the mindsets that make people like Neil so resilient, even in the face of personal tragedy and failure. Links Support the show Working With OmniFocus (coupon code BOOKWORM to save $5) MacSparky OmniFocus Field Guide Learn OmniFocus Headspace Duolingo Mike’s Baseball Card Unique Ability 2.0 Kolbe Type A StrengthsFinder You Are Awesome by Neil Pasricha The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha The Happiness Equation by Neil Pasricha Principles by Ray Dalio 1000 Awesome Things (Neil’s Blog) Bookworm #38: Mindset Joe’s Learn OmniFocus Session Bookworm #4: The Obstacle is the Way Introverts Unite! (Joe’s shirt) Mike’s Planning Sheet Day One Personal Retreat Handbook Bookworm #72: Make Time Basecamp It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work Joe’s Mindfulness Monday Post Bookworm #57: Predictably Irrational Bookworm #40: The Artist’s Way Margin by Richard Swenson The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek Your World Class Assistant by Michael Hyatt No Fail Meetings by Michael Hyatt Join the Club Recommend a Book Book List Leave a Review Mike's Rating: 4.5Cory's Rating: 4.5