
Mo Gawdat
Would you like to feel more in control of your own thoughts? Do you want more happiness in your life? Rooted in scientific research and data, learn practical tools that will help you get the most out of life with Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google X, bestselling author, and host of the popular mental health podcast, Slo Mo.
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What you'll learn
Hit the mind gym with Mo Gawdat – in this course you'll learn how to cultivate daily contentment, build resilience against burnout, and gain a deeper understanding of how the brain processes personal joy. Mo offers a unique perspective on the universal pursuit of happiness, exploring the science behind it, sharing techniques to help fortify your mind against stress, as well as simple mood-boosting meditations. Designed to transform your approach to well-being, this online course will provide practical tools for maintaining an optimistic mindset reinforced with insights into positive psychology.
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Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google X, internationally acclaimed host of the popular mental health podcast, Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat, a three-time bestselling author of books Solve for Happy; Scary Smart; and That Little Voice in Your Head, founder of One Billion Happy, and Chief AI Officer of Flight Story. After a 30-year career in tech, Mo has made happiness his primary topic of research, diving deeply into literature and conversing on the topic with some of the wisest people in the world. And now he’s here to share everything he’s learned with you.
Lesson Plan
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4 mins
An overview of why Mo Gawdat began studying happiness and what will be discussed in the course.
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12 mins
Mo’s personal story, from his beginnings in Egypt and unexpected career success, to the pivotal moment he broke his family's heart and the life-altering tragedy that sparked his happiness mission
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13 mins
Defining what happiness is and is not and dispelling the three core assumptions around it that make it seem elusive rather than predictable.
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18 mins
An analysis of the Happiness Equation, a mathematical formula that predicts happiness and upon which Mo’s book Solve for Happy is based.
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10 mins
Learn how to manage unhappiness and recognise it as your brain’s way of calling attention to the parts of your life that aren’t meeting your expectations.
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20 mins
A three-step process for questioning, fixing, and even growing from incessant and distressful thinking.
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16 mins
Understanding the purpose and true nature of thinking and why our brains are fixated on the negative.
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11 mins
Making an agreement with your brain to only give you useful thoughts or joyful thoughts is key to reclaiming control of your thinking.
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8 mins
A dive into neuroplasticity, the brain’s capacity to change and adapt the foundation of all self-improvement.
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6 mins
Exercising gratitude is the cornerstone of training your mind to always solve the Happiness Equation favourably.
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5 mins
Learning not to sweat the small stuff and to flow with life’s obstacles is a powerful tool for maintaining uninterrupted happiness.
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6 mins
Meditation is the most powerful exercise for cultivating self-development and happiness ever conceived by humanity.
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9 mins
Mindfulness is the act of consciously engaging in the present moment by actively sensing the world around you.
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8 mins
Allow your brain to purge itself of chaotic thoughts simply by letting it talk without interruption, because we all want to be heard.
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6 mins
Forget the stigma around daydreaming and learn to visualise favourable outcomes in all aspects of your life.
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7 mins
Simplify your life by only allowing yourself to consume content that aligns with your values and goals
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7 mins
Nature is a fundamental need for humans and, paradoxically, its imperfections are what make it the perfect backdrop for happiness.
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16 mins
Learn why time is nothing more than a stubborn illusion through the lens of physics and the interpretations of different cultures.
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11 mins
Emotions are fundamentally either positive or negative, and the best of them are found in the present moment.
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6 mins
Mastering the art of turning Brain Time into Practical Time is to go from being overwhelmed by thoughts to taking action to solve your problems.
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29 mins
Stress: is a modern, insidious epidemic that can be understood and managed enough to help you feel less stressed.
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28 mins
The brain is the ultimate survival machine that shapes our view of the world based on seven blind spots, often to our own detriment.
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33 mins
Striving for control is antithetical to the foundations of nature, and it’s crucial to understand when to exert it and when to let go.
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46 mins
Don’t get blindsided by the impending technological revolution driven by AI that will change our lives dramatically.
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3 mins
Creating a happy workplace is not a luxury but in fact one of the best business decisions a company can make.
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4 mins
Purpose differs between Eastern and Western cultures, and the key to happiness at work lies with embracing both perspectives.
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7 mins
Become more productive by improving yourself and your workplace holistically rather than pushing yourself unhealthily past your limits.
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8 mins
Leaders can promote a culture of happiness at work by setting an example and fostering a supportive environment.
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13 mins
Unhappiness at work is one of the primary drivers of productivity loss and must be dealt with for an optimally functioning workplace.
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5 mins
Finding fulfilment at work is a personal endeavour ultimately in the hands of every individual worker, but the organisation is responsible for not getting in the way.
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11 mins
A recap of what we’ve learned on the quest to becoming happier, less stressed, more present, and confidently prepared for an uncertain future.
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