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Feb 2025
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How To Maximize Your Happiness - Mo Gawd...

The Resilient Mind
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Mohammad "Mo" Gawdat is an Egyptian entrepreneur, author, and former Chief Business Officer of Google X. With a background in engineering and a passion for human happiness, he authored Solve for Happy, which explores the science of joy, and Scary Smart, which examines the future of AI. Through his books, talks, and initiatives, Mo advocates for a balanced, mindful approach to technology and personal fulfillment.


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