#275 How To Become Happier Today (it's easier than you think) with Mo Gawdat
Happiness is a choice.\nIt\u2019s a bold statement, but it\u2019s one I wholeheartedly support. Whether you agree with this statement, or whether the idea sits a little uncomfortably with you, I think you are going to get a lot out of this uplifting conversation. My guest is Mo Gawdat and he has been at both ends of the spectrum on which we might consider happiness lies. And he\u2019s unlocked the key to true contentment, no matter what obstacles you may come across in life.\xa0\n\xa0\nYou might know Mo as the former Chief Business Officer of Google X \u2013 a role with status and riches that many might aspire to. You may also know him as the respected \u2018happiness expert\u2019, speaker and bestselling author of self-help books like Solve For Happy and his latest book, That Little Voice In Your Head. \n\xa0\nWe begin our conversation by talking about the concept of success and fulfilment and why his money only gave him joy when he gave it away. We also chat about how the sudden and tragic death of his son at the age of 21 set him on a path to make a billion people happier.\n\xa0\nThis is a wide-ranging, personal and heartfelt conversation. Listening to Mo\u2019s account is incredibly emotional, yet he\u2019s so full of love, truth and gratitude. I\u2019m so grateful to him for sharing so honestly and authentically but I get the idea that Mo knows no other way. This man embodies the idea that happiness is a set of skills and beliefs that we can all practice. And you can choose to practice them, no matter what life puts in your way. When you listen to him speak, it\u2019s hard not to agree.\xa0\nThanks to our sponsors:\nhttps://www.calm.com/livemore\nhttp://www.athleticgreens.com/livemore\nhttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemore\nOrder Dr Chatterjee's new book\xa0Happy Mind, Happy Life: UK version:\xa0https://amzn.to/304opgJ, US & Canada version:\xa0https://amzn.to/3DRxjgp\nShow notes available at\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/275\nSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts\xa0https://apple.co/3oAKmxi. For other podcast platforms go to\xa0https://fblm.supercast.com.\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.