Your Happiness Equation
Is there a magic formula for happiness?
Yes. It comes down to how you look at the world.
Most folks do one of two things:
1) They view everything from an emotional place. When life is good, everything is excellent. When things go wrong, life is terrible. Remaining stuck in the emotional zone is like writing a letter in the sand with a ... Show More
Today
Ask This Magic Question Today
Happy Friday, my friend. I want to share a question with you that I haven’t pulled out in seven or eight years. It’s a little neuro-linguistic programming trick I learned from a textbook decades ago, and it works almost every time you use it. This week, it cracked open a member o ... Show More
13m 39s
Yesterday
The Day You Think You Have Nothing
Have you ever sat down to do what you love and felt your mind go blank? I felt it 40 minutes before recording. The promise was simple, the list ready. Then, nothing. The main lesson: when your mind feels blank, the problem isn't a lack of options—it’s that you’re not seeing them. ... Show More
14m 5s
Apr 29
Motivation Doesn't Work? Tell That to Your Dopamine
Have you heard that motivation is irrelevant—that only discipline, identity, or systems matter for adults? After thirty years in this field, I've repeatedly seen that the loudest critics end up seeking a boost themselves. Today, I'll show how claims of the demise of motivation ac ... Show More
16 m
Mar 2024
Moment 153: Happiness Engineer Explains The Exact Formula For Happiness: Mo Gowdat
In this moment, former chief business officer for Google X and bestselling author, Mo Gawdat, discusses the happiness equation. According to Mo, we don’t realise that happiness is actually very predictable, so much so that it can actually be put into a mathematical equation. Mo s ... Show More
22m 20s
Oct 2022
#517: Permission for Happiness
Your happiness comes from your thoughts. In this episode you'll learn how to create the type of thoughts and type of thinking that creates happiness as a result, no matter what is going on in your life that's challenging, negative or hard. Happiness is a choice, and this episode ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2022
#485: The Art of Happiness, Even if Your Life is a Mess
Everyone wants to be happy, but most people aren't. You can learn how to tap into a life of happiness, even if your life is a mess, once you learn the art of happiness. In this coaching podcast, learn why happiness sometimes eludes you and how you can create more happiness in you ... Show More
41m 36s
May 2024
The Psychology Of Happiness
<p>Join me as we explore the science behind what makes us truly happy. We'll unpack how our brains light up with joy, gratitude, and motivation, and why cultivating positive relationships is like planting seeds of happiness in our lives.</p><p>From gratitude journals to mindful m ... Show More
17m 42s
May 2023
Episode 209: Permission to be Happy
Are you good at feeling happy? Recently I noticed that I pay a lot of attention to my negative emotions and sometimes I am much more aware of my pain than my joy. And while the goal isn't to be happy all the time, there is a lot of value in purposefully noticing, appreciating, an ... Show More
32m 22s
May 2023
#261 - Happiness Does Not Mean Being Happy All The Time
<p>People who consider themselves happier often lead healthier lives, exercising more frequently and making better dietary choices. Consequently, they may enjoy a longer lifespan. Additionally, their increased happiness translates into higher productivity at work, benefiting the ... Show More
29m 50s