Ashish Kothari shares his personal journey to find happiness in this episode of The Eternal Optimist. He discusses the importance of micro practices, such as focusing on what we can control and showing up in the world with a positive attitude. Ashish offers practical advice on mindfulness, including techniques like thinking about plants and how they grow, which can help us identify what we need to thrive. Listeners can learn more about these topics on the Happiness Squad website.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• 00:00:00 Qualifications Of A Happiness Democratizer: A Story Of Success And Unhappiness
• 00:01:45 Discovering Happiness: A Journey Of Micro Practices
• 00:06:07 A Father's Sacrifice For His Son's Time
• 00:10:28 Micro Practices For Happier Habits
• 00:16:58 The Importance Of Self-awareness In Finding Purpose And Direction In Life.
• 00:20:12 The Illusion Of Success And Happiness In Marriage And Career
• 00:23:03 Finding The Magic In Every Moment
• 00:24:54 Understanding Animal Thoughts And Feelings: Going Beyond Words
• 00:27:38 Nine Practices That Changed My Life: Boosting Energy And Controlling Cholesterol With Ontological Coaching
• 00:30:50 The Power Of Small Interactions And Creating Positive Change.
• 00:33:26 Overprotecting Children: The Unintended Consequences Of Creating A Cocoon Of Darkness
• 00:36:23 Transforming Frustration And Anger Into Compassion: A Thought Experiment With A Potted Flower
• 00:39:09 Taking Control Of Our Own Experience: Mindfulness And Compassion
• 00:42:09 Online Community To Start Charging $1 A Day From March: Join The Conversation!

Links And Resources:

• Ashish Kothari on LinkedIn
• Happiness Squad
• Hardwired for Happiness

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