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Solve for Happy
- Engineer Your Path to Joy
- Narrated by: Mo Gawdat
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Mo Gawdat is a remarkable thinker and the Chief Business Officer at Google's [X], an elite team of engineers that comprise Google's futuristic "dream factory." Applying his superior skills of logic and problem solving to the issue of happiness, he proposes an algorithm based on an understanding of how the brain takes in and processes joy and sadness. Then he solves for happy.
In 2001 Mo Gawdat realized that despite his incredible success, he was desperately unhappy. A lifelong learner, he attacked the problem as an engineer would: examining all the provable facts and scrupulously applying logic. Eventually, his countless hours of research and science proved successful, and he discovered the equation for permanent happiness.
Thirteen years later, Mo's algorithm would be put to the ultimate test. After the sudden death of his son, Ali, Mo and his family turned to his equation—and it saved them from despair. In dealing with the horrible loss, Mo found his mission: he would pull off the type of "moonshot" goal that he and his colleagues were always aiming for—he would share his equation with the world and help as many people as possible become happier.
In Solve for Happy Mo questions some of the most fundamental aspects of our existence, shares the underlying reasons for suffering, and plots out a step-by-step process for achieving lifelong happiness and enduring contentment. He shows us how to view life through a clear lens, teaching us how to dispel the illusions that cloud our thinking; overcome the brain's blind spots; and embrace five ultimate truths.
No matter what obstacles we face, what burdens we bear, what trials we've experienced, we can all be content with our present situation and optimistic about the future.
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- Mariia
- 2021-04-12
The best version of truth that I ever heard
Most of the concepts shared by Mo are backed by research and personal experience. He's sharing a very strong life philosophy that's worth listening to. There is lots of gold in this book, I wish all people have this information.
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- J.C
- 2022-01-23
Gamifying...
Thank you Mo for sharing the codes to this life's suffering and happiness. My heart was with yours throughout each chapter.
My wish is for one day to meet and greet with you, with a warm hug.
Much love
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- Amazon Customer
- 2018-12-03
Fantastic book!!
I really needed this book. Perfect timing. Very insightful. love Mo's unique take on things and how he tied a lot of his personal stories and knowledge to explain certain things. I could also relate a lot to the way his logical and interdeciplinary approach to problems/questions. Especially when they are not easy questions, literally life and death dilemmas!!
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- Elina
- 2020-06-02
Absolutely powerful and life-changing
Still in tears from the afterword... Fantastic work Mo. You are doing your part beautifully. Thank you for reminding "those who are still alive" 😉 of the truths that shall set them free... What a wonderful guide to a life well lived!
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- Sara
- 2023-05-01
Worth your time to listen
Enjoyable to learn of his perspective. Definitely makes you think and consider your own beliefs on deeply emotional topics.
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- sara davies
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I have given this book to everyone I care about
A book like this comes along so very rarely. It will be one which teachers, spiritual and intellectual, will use for many decades to come. I am taking my Master degree in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy and have been teaching Conscious Awareness in and out the classroom for 40 years. I am now 72. I am highly recommending that my clients and students read this book. Thank you Mo you are one in a billion.💕
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- Deborah Janz
- 2018-09-19
A user's guide to your thoughts
This is the best book I've "read" about identity, awareness, and thought. This book about happiness from a man who lost his son provides thought provoking context. Mo combines his own experience with stories and a bit of science to explain how to find balance in our emotions and how we interact with others and the world at large. It leaves out the spiritual mumbo jumbo that most books on the topic focus on and presents practical theories to implement. #Audible1
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- Sookielee
- 2023-10-21
A Masterpiece
These words are divinely inspired and are meant to improve lives. Everyone needs to read this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 2024-05-30
Sincere and thought provoking
I like how Mo explains his views about death. How he accepted it and how we can become masters of our own happiness. Very touching story. Ali has something to teach us all!
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- Stychman
- 2017-10-29
Thanks to my great friend Al
loved it but will listen many more to get more clarity. The audio format is perfect for this book.
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