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Moment 153: Happiness Engineer Explains The Exact Formula For Happiness: Mo Gowdat

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Handling Problems in Business and Life

  • Mo Gawdat learned a problem-solving approach in business that he applies to his personal life.
  • He gives people 10 minutes to vent, 10 minutes to assess the truth of the complaint, and 10 minutes to discuss solutions.
  • This involves asking: Is it true? Can we improve or fix it? Or do we accept it and adapt?
  • He suggests adopting this "Is it true? Can I do something about it? Can I accept and commit?" approach in all aspects of life for better outcomes.
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