Psychological
Why Less is More
Rather than chasing additions like wealth or status, Gawdat suggests embracing subtraction. Happiness emerges naturally when you remove false beliefs, unnecessary possessions, or toxic relationships. It’s not about more; it’s about less—but better.
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The thinker
Happiness Engineer
Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google [X], is a pioneer in decoding happiness through science and engineering. Author of Solve for Happy, he combines his tech expertise and life experiences to empower individuals to achieve sustainable happiness.
Based on Mo Gawdat: The Happiness Equation - Spotify Podcast, summarised and reframed by Insights.
Part of these journeys
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