The Backwards Law: Stop Chasing Happiness. Become Anti-fragile Instead. | Gad Saad PT 1

Published: Sept. 19, 2023, 8 a.m.

Welcome to Impact Theory! I\u2019ve got an exciting two-part episode for today with the intriguing, at-times controversial, Gad Saad.\xa0\nKnown for his controversial views and unique approach to life, Gad believes that happiness is not an end goal but a byproduct of specific behaviors. He shares his insights and views of why the path to happiness is sometimes controversial\xa0when truth and authenticity are your highest values. Though this has led to death threats, Gad Saad, a renowned author, YouTuber, and award-winning professor who asserts that happiness is not a destination, but a byproduct of specific behaviors.\n\u201cThe only road to individual dignity and sustained existential happiness is to adopt an ethos of personal agency. You are the ultimate architect of your own happiness, so get to work.\u201d\xa0\n-Gad Saad\nWe open the door for deeper conversation as Gad explores our need for intellectual variety, operating from a non-fractured personality, and being truly antifragile in the sense of being able to handle opposing views and beliefs.\nStay tuned for the second part of this compelling discussion as we start digging how an absurd amount of failure and rejections translate into happiness.\n\nFollow Gad Saad:\nWebsite: https://www.gadsaad.com/\xa0\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/GadSaad\xa0\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GadSaad\xa0\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorgadsaad/\xa0\n\nSPONSORS:\nVisit https://bit.ly/WildHealthImpact to apply for membership for a better alternative to traditional healthcare.\nGet 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://bit.ly/AG1Impact.\nRight now, Kajabi is offering a 30-day free trial to start your own business if you go to https://bit.ly/Kajabi-Impact.\nHead to www.insidetracker.com and use code \u201cIMPACTTHEORY\u201d to get 20% off!\nLearn a new language and get 55% off at https://bit.ly/BabbelImpact.\nTry NordVPN risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee by going to https://bit.ly/NordVPNImpact\nGive online therapy a try at https://bit.ly/BetterhelpImpact and get on your way to being your best self.\nGo to https://bit.ly/PlungeImpact and use code IMPACT to get $150 off your incredible cold plunge tub today.\n\n***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?***\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\n\n* New episodes delivered ad-free\n* Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n* Exclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n* You\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n*Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n*Money Mindset: Business & Finance\n*Relationship Theory: Relationships\n*Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n*Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\n*****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz*****\n\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices