Are you tired of fleeting moments of happiness? Do you feel less happy than others around you? On the final episode of the Glass Prism, we delve into the secrets, habits, and mentality of the happiest among us. We uncover the most effective ways to increase your daily happiness levels, dispel common happiness myths, and explore the science behind the different ways our brains respond to dopamine release from exercise and cold plunges versus junk food and drugs. Are you ready to understand how to make yourself happy?

Ted Talks: 

Hardwiring happiness w/ Dr. Rick Hanson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpuDyGgIeh0&t=1s&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

Happy Brain How to overcome Our Neural Predispositions to Suffering Amit Sood: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZIGekgoaz4&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

Addiction Help Centers Canada: 

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-problematic-substance-use.html

On the second part of Firas’ journey of self-reflection and wisdom-seeking, we delve into a mix of original quotes and some quotes from public figures. Learn what happens to natural fighters in times of peace, how the relationship between discipline and motivation are like the sun to a candle, why your loved ones are like a crystal ball into the future, and many more!  Though we recommend you check the first part of this series, you won’t need to in order to enjoy this episode – but we promise you will love that episode just as much!  Embarrassingly, it seems like we’ve forgotten how to count and missed one of Firas’ favourite quotes. Stay tuned to our socials to find out about Missing Quote #17! Follow us at @glassprismpodcast on Instagram/TikTok and all your favourite podcast platforms so you never miss an episode!

You know when there’s one idea that changes your view on life, shifts your perspective.. and lasts? What if we give you 11 in one podcast episode? 

On today's episode, our host Firas takes GP crew members Simon and Talha  through those 11. These are 11 ideas that Firas has carried with him from 2022, after being beat down by life and then finding some pockets  of peace, his ideas leave a mark. Just like Simon and Talha take away their own meanings of Firas’ ideas, feel free to do the same. Get ready  for some "ah-ha" moments, some "I need to tell my mom I love her" moments and some.. "wow that is not how I thought about it" moments. Enjoy! 

Credits: sound effects- www.zapsplat.com

The Male Crisis is a silent yet sophisticated problem. Although most of us have a man in our lives that we love, no one seems to be aware of the daunting issues facing men today. The average man today is less educated, affluent, and healthy, and more lonely, mentally distressed, and disaffected than any other time in the last 50 years. Unfortunately, society lacks the empathy and understanding required to help these struggling men, worsening the situation for a significant proportion of men at an alarming rate. Today we talk about this concerning phenomenon and its societal impact, and how to start turning things around collectively in our current social and political climate, and it all but starts with truly listening to each other’s struggles.

Cassie Jaye Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WMuzhQXJoY

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Into the Metaverse: Virtual Reality or Virtual Fantasy?

In October of 2021, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rebranded their organization to “Meta,” promising to bring the Metaverse to life and bring a virtual social platform into our daily lives. Just over a year later, the company has shrunk by over US$650 billion and laid off 11,000+ of their employees.  What does this mean for Zuckerberg’s dream of a connected digital landscape? Is VR the future of our lives or will it become another abandoned project? 

Firas, Talha, and Simon sit down to discuss what the Metaverse could mean for social connection, entertainment, gaming, work, and education – they also weigh the pros and cons of Zuckerberg’s virtual reality platform and what our lives could be like through a Virtual Reality Headset.

Recessions are a concerning period of time for anyone, but particularly concerning to people who do not know what that means for them. This Prism Thoughts episode is all about what a recession is, what maybe has caused the current recession, and what you can do about it to benefit from the hidden opportunities during a recession!

Featuring guest: Anas Elmangoush 

Instagram - anas_mangoush

LinkTree - www.linktr.ee/anas_elmangoush

Music by ZapSplat

https://www.zapsplat.com/

Have you ever wondered whether your ideas are uniquely your own? On today's episode we do a deep dive on why everyone is susceptible to manipulation, and what incentives do the elite have in manufacturing the consent of the masses. This episode is inspired by Noam Chomsky & Edward Herman's work in the book Manufacturing Consent. Published in 1988, no other time in our history has this book been more relevant! Find out why intelligence might make you easier to manipulate, why our ancestors are to blame for our terrible critical awareness of mass manipulation, how the problem of media mass manipulation is a century old issue that was slept on until recently, and the last bit of advice on how to emancipate yourself from the shackles of media manipulation.

Season 2 Trailer. We are Back!

Productivity is a buzzword associated with the amount of accolades one accumulates, heightened career success, and their rise in the social ladder. Unfortunately many of us try to be as productive as possible 100% of the time without quite considering what that would mean for our health, lifestyle, and relationships. Should our life's worth be reduced to the amount of productive output we produce?

Today, our very own Host Firas Ali, shares his thoughts on the productivity culture and why sometimes productivity is counterproductive. Talha Faisal and Zarmeena Khan from the GP team interview Firas to seal off the first season of the Glass Prism Podcast with an in-house discussion definitely worth your time!

Professor of Accounting and Management, Michael Marin, shares his thoughts about why it is more important than ever to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset, what you can learn from accounting and finance to make successful decisions in life, why your community and Elon Musk need your individual contributions to make an impact on this world, and why you should not be afraid to take risks. Join us today as we take a look as to how an entrepreneurial mindset can be applied outside the conference room.

Professor Marin's Email: [email protected]