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Solve for Happy presents a unique perspective on achieving and sustaining happiness, crafted by a top Google executive with an engineering mindset. In 2004, Mo Gawdat, a successful thinker and entrepreneur, confronted his own unhappiness. Approaching the issue as an engineer, he meticulously analyzed the problem and ultimately formulated an equation for lasting happiness. This research became a lifeline a decade later when he faced the tragic loss of his son, Ali, during routine surgery. In his grief, Mo found purpose: to help ten million people find happiness by sharing his insights through a book. A central idea in the narrative is that happiness is our default state. By adjusting our expectations to encompass life's full spectrum, we can combat unhappiness. To avoid common pitfalls, we must challenge six illusions that distort our perceptions, such as the illusion of time and control, and address the brain's seven deadly defects, including exaggeration and labeling. Additionally, embracing five ultimate truths—like the reality of change and unconditional love—can lead to deeper fulfillment. Through innovative thought experiments, Mo encourages readers to question fundamental aspects of their lives, guiding them toward lasting contentment.
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Solve for happy : engineer your path to joy, Mo Gawdat
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2019
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- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Mo Gawdat
- Verlag
- Bluebird
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2019
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 256
- ISBN10
- 1509809953
- ISBN13
- 9781509809950
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Sozialwissenschaften, Handel, Lebenshilfe, Psychologische Thematik, Philosophisches Thema, Philosophie, Persönliche Entwicklung
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- 3,9 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- Solve for Happy presents a unique perspective on achieving and sustaining happiness, crafted by a top Google executive with an engineering mindset. In 2004, Mo Gawdat, a successful thinker and entrepreneur, confronted his own unhappiness. Approaching the issue as an engineer, he meticulously analyzed the problem and ultimately formulated an equation for lasting happiness. This research became a lifeline a decade later when he faced the tragic loss of his son, Ali, during routine surgery. In his grief, Mo found purpose: to help ten million people find happiness by sharing his insights through a book. A central idea in the narrative is that happiness is our default state. By adjusting our expectations to encompass life's full spectrum, we can combat unhappiness. To avoid common pitfalls, we must challenge six illusions that distort our perceptions, such as the illusion of time and control, and address the brain's seven deadly defects, including exaggeration and labeling. Additionally, embracing five ultimate truths—like the reality of change and unconditional love—can lead to deeper fulfillment. Through innovative thought experiments, Mo encourages readers to question fundamental aspects of their lives, guiding them toward lasting contentment.