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269. Essential Happiness with Mo Gawdat (Part 1)


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Join me as I embark on a thoughtful journey with the remarkable Mo Gawdat, former Google X executive and the driving force behind 'Solve for Happy.' Together, we explore the intertwining paths of essentialism, the pursuit of happiness, and celebrating the concept of 'less but better.' Our conversation takes us through personal narratives of simplifying life and the lasting impact of word-of-mouth for the books that truly resonate with us. Listen in as we examine the emotional depth of attachment and the art of decluttering, with anecdotes from my own life and the universal challenge of the endowment effect. We dissect the invisible decision-making criteria that shape our lives, advocating for a '90% rule' that focuses on what's genuinely important. As we wrap up Part 1, we underscore the critical role of emotional connections, emphasizing the need for mutual reliance and the 'thousand-ex relationship.' Take a moment after listening to think about the insights that resonated with you and consider the actions you can take to strengthen your bonds and perpetuate the cycle of connection.

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