The Happiness Expert That Made 51 Million People Happier: Mo Gawdat | E101

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

I've never said this before, but this was my favourite podcast episode of all time! Mo's wealth of knowledge and expertise in happiness is mind blowing.... That response to Jacqueline gold's question at the end 🤯 Hit like and subscribe, it really helps us continue to bring you these conversations 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@andriimaslov1226]

Please make next episode with James Dyson 🙏

[@shaoweilai9879]

Thank you so much for sharing such an inspiring and empowering podcast. I am grateful!🙏🏻

[@ЕленаТрасковская-н2ь]

Hello! It is a very powerful conversation. Thank you guys a lot. Would you mind if I make Russian and Ukrainian subtitles for this video? I would like to share it with my friends who don’t speak English

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

@@ЕленаТрасковская-н2ь of course not! Please share them with me after as I’d love to put them on the YT player - email [e-mail] if you have any questions. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@Ba.c]

The part where he said “when he dies, he doesn’t want to take his money to the grave ” really hit! I normally say when I die, I hope to have emptied myself- everything that was possible for me to do in this life, should have been done. Be it giving away money, or helping a stranger or having an empowering conversation with a friend. Anyway thanks Steve and Mo and the entire team behind the scenes this was a fantastic episode.

[@angelamiddleton7205]

Wow! I listen to your podcasts all the time while I do my job as a cleaning lady at a secondary school. I'm 55yrs old and have never been so well educated while listening to these. This was far one of the best. Thankyou 😊

[@AlexFillios]

we can educate ourselves with internet knowledge and please nobody but ourself and god to face the future with no interest in the passsing of time is the basiss for enligtenment

[@narendra62]

Wow. Keep it up.

[@TeffieTrahan]

Me too!! Learn while I clean!

[@realchanger8220]

And if you feel the need to go back to school. DO IT!

[@sawdaabdirihmanali8941]

If you speak and understand English u got opportunity u can learn alot from Internet I hope u will win in life sis

[@jade.1983]

I lost my 32 year old brother to cancer almost 2 years ago. It literally broke me. I do not feel like myself anymore. This episode changed me and I’m beyond happy to have found your channel. Thank you for doing a podcast for us all who want to better ourselves. I listen to you every other day if not daily. Thank you

[@sarahshirazi5693]

I am sorry for your loss! I wish you all the best and all the love of the universe to help heal your heart. ❤🙏🏼

[@jade.1983]

@@sarahshirazi5693 thank you so much

[@beewest5704]

Also lost my dad due to cancer 2 years ago. It was a brutal, painful death & it changed me forever for the better. It does get easier. Remember to celebrate the 33 years of life more than you grief his diagnosis & death. Imagine if it happened to you. How would you have wished your brother lived his life now. You might never be the same God knows I'm not but you can be a better version. Wish you well.

[@khadijahdegeneste2486]

I lost my brother 2 months ago in a fire. I haven't felt this level of sadness before. Listening to podcasts that support the mind is important, and these topics help alot. Giving thanks for life.

[@nabumali]

Wow Jade,

[@annsandlund8376]

Finally, at 67, I've reached this kind of understanding and happiness. I can love unconditionally now, and I can let go of what makes me unhappy.

[@belladonna9224]

I think part of the psychology is that we don't think we are allowed to be so happy so we stop ourselves. Maybe because of guilt or regret. My guru said to me 30 years ago and I've never forgotten. Happiness is a decision.

[@lisakenton2392]

Same here pretty much. I'm 60 It's unfortunate most of us only get here when we are damn near dead. Better late than never.

[@saksham337]

I have never consumed anything in my life (books, movies, tv shows, lectures, etc.), let alone any podcast, that has kept me at the edge of my seat, fully locked in, like this episode did. I was driving when I started this episode. Reached home, immediately put in on my laptop and continued till the very end, only pausing for taking notes. I rarely comment on any content but had to do it here. This will potentially change my life from today, if I apply what I understood. Even the last segment about AI was completely mind blowing. Eternally grateful for this episode.

[@Mag-ep6co]

“The gravity of the battle means nothing to those at peace”. For a 21 yr old to say that? It’s mind blowing. This young man was wise beyond his young age. He was an angel sent to help his dad along the way and he fulfilled his purpose. What a gift he was.

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

No amount of guilt can change the past and no amount of anxiety can change the future.

[@lbe]

That's true 👍. But the problem with "no amount of guilt can change the past" is when there's no remorse or apology if you're actions have negatively impacted another, or worse - others. Narcissists who live by this kind of phrase totally misinterpret what it means. They think it's justification to not give a shi£. I've had many a narcisstic client who have said this or similar to me about guilt. What they don't grasp is the concept of genuine remorse and allowing others to opportunity to forgive. That's why I'm very, very careful about what it means to let go of guilt!

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

@@lbe this saying is not meant for them or ppl that use it as an excuse. Guilt is very very difficult to stop, impossible really. This saying is for genuine ppl that for whatever reason have guilt in their life (like breaking up with the wrong person for example),( not doing something terrible) and just cannot seem to let it go and move past it so that they may enjoy the life they are living in the moment, in the now. That is all.

[@isyoboiGodsson]

So how do you think he found he's purpose? Through guilt and anxiety...its all inevitable. We will never know all of life and being...there's no book to life, but i get what you mean in the same sense.

[@lotaayson9645]

Live day to day and be 🙏 🙏 Being alive and be grateful

[@motivegrind]

You are amazing, you are important, you are special, you are unique, you are precious, you are loved.

[@Zei2024]

best interview I've seen in years. Steven was great at letting Mo talk at length without interrupting - this could have been 2 hours longer and I wouldn't have tired!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

🙌🏽

[@kpthebyrdman4326]

it is 2 hours long lol

[@beccafitz22]

@@kpthebyrdman4326 🤣…I misread this as well but, he said, “two hours LONGER”. Reading is fundamental 🤣🤔💁🏽.

[@Zei2024]

@@kpthebyrdman4326 I said 2 hours LONGER * not 2 hours long :)

[@wordsculpt]

@@Zei2024 When someone ends their comment with "lol", you are not dealing with an adult. Reading comprehension skills aren't what they used to be....

[@utubeho24]

I was fortunate enough to apply for a role at GoogleX and get the interview by Mo himself when he was there. A family tragedy happened which caused me to opt out of the job itself, but I’ll never forget how insightful, empathetic and impactful that interview was and felt. Thank you for that ❤

[@annmarieknapp2480]

I'm sorry you had to leave. But, congratulations on the job. Only the best of the best get interviewed and hired. Just that tells me how impressive a person you are. Leaving for a family emergency shows me you have your priorities straight because you know how important our family are to us. More opportunities will obviously come to you!!.But, I acknowledge the epic accomplishment to even get an interview. Keep being the incredible person you are and I know you will be very successful. But, your kindness of care of others makes you beyond special. And as one professional one to another women like you make life better for us all. College professor here who mainly teaches. My stude to are my legacy. Women/people like you are my dream. Bless you!!

[@cocoazen]

​@@PersonalStash420I don't think you got all you could out of this interview 😌🤌

[@joesmith8462]

so basically you didn't get the job and used some BS in the family to cover for not delivering in the interview/job hunting

[@utubeho24]

For all the people doubting me… that’s fine. You weren’t there, but you’re open to comment. 😊

[@joesmith8462]

@@utubeho24 thanks so much for the permission to comment. Entitled white guy- MUCH!?

[@HeloisaAOliveira]

As a Sufi-Buddhist, I 'm delighted to hear Mo talk about gratitude as key-player quality to happiness. There is a saying I heard in Bhutan that I love: "Contentment turns what you have into enough"

[@Danielle-yw3vw]

I love that! Thankyou for sharing

[@frobrainblogs8138]

yup. bible also says “be content with what you have”

[@quandile_playz2082]

I lost my job last week. and although I am not devastated or destitute I went in search of a “happy vibe” to help me stay positive. Within 30mins of watching this I felt different and empowered - not just about my job search but about life and the bigger things I worry about. Watch this to the end and pass it forward. I believe I (and humanity) will be forever grateful for it.

[@leburger5160]

Damn, I really needed to hear this. The last 7 years has been an absolute hell scape for me. My partner left me. I lost my job. I barely get to see or talk to my child, despite my best efforts. My grand father died. All my childhood trauma from state care flooded back and destroyed my will to live. It all happened in the span of a matter of weeks. I am still trying to manage the fallout from it 6 or 7 years later... Some of what Mo said was blunt as hell and it hurt. But I needed to hear it. Thank you...

[@piotrzet58]

Stay hard my friend at the end of a storm there's a golden sky 💟

[@jarod3371]

​@@piotrzet58I believe this despite so much trauma from childhood. 52 now, but even ob my worst days, I am alive and know life can bring you joy if you just stay the course.

[@elliekirk6001]

@@jarod3371 ❤

[@Dancky2]

I'm there with you bro, you're not alone in this fight. You got this, keep fighting to get better. The only way is forward.

[@W-superS]

Resilience is such a difficult task… to build up…and when many things hit u at the same time it’s seems unbearable. I can definitely relate. But sometimes is as easy as making a choice. I hope that eventually u and all of us surprise life with resourcefulness, courage and determination to succeed and be the love we need.

[@MissNamaSlay]

After being faced with so much loss as a child , abuse as well in my childhood and teenhood.. being health compromised.. the wisdom I’ve gotten from all of this has been embracing life … becoming stoic and allowing myself to thrive through chaos ! Hearing podcasts like this confirm to me I’m on the right path ! I’m not indenial , I’m not overly optimistic… I’m resilient and persevering through storms that will definitely come and definitely pass . Our brains sometimes feel like our worse enemy until we understand it’s a vessel we can use to muster and journey through life . Why settle at suffering when you can decide to turn suffering into thriving and acceptance . Life’s is as beautiful as we think !! I will one day help millions with my story, none of it was in vain , these podcasts are proof of such🧘🏾‍♀️🧘🏾‍♀️

[@elsakiyemartins7886]

This podcast was everything. Mature, honest, clear, inspiring. Thank you.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

🙏🏽

[@ershwezinsuzan671]

​@@TheDiaryOfACEO 😊 l like your voice 😊

[@Archie-td6ox]

Happiness for me = near zero expectations & a life filled with gratitude... I will never be without abundance. 🙏

[@rehakmate]

@@patriciacole8773 Whats the reason to live if you dont reproduce? And for that to happen you have to have expectations. We are animals that are tuned to see danger, to see what could get in the way of fulfilling our only evolutionary task, we are not wired for happiness.

[@danielche2349]

@@rehakmateyou can change that though

[@melindaeltenton1303]

How marvellously articulate this wonderful man is. I am determined to read his books and listen to every one of his interviews.

[@danmian3981]

This is the most profound video I’ve ever watched. We spend our lives focussed and worried about the wrong things. Time to wake up. The last lesson around femininity, empathy and life-giving hit me in the most compelling way. Thank you Mo, Ali and Stephen and the team (I never comment on KZbin videos but I felt like I had no choice on this one).

[@Some_kind_of_wonderfü]

💯totally 🎯

[@Zaam999]

Deep and powerful 👍

[@piripiwaretini3651]

Ditto Dan.

[@NYCBigBull]

Indoctrinated into femininity

[@ayobamidele]

I agree @Danmian3981. I wrote a song about Mo called Sweet and Mellow. Here's one about gratitude called The Sea of Gratitude. I hope you enjoy it and find it uplifting. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eouTpKuKfZmAiK8si=Ff8-Q_AaDUgKeI70

[@ChannaMashae]

when he says his son dreamt of feeling like he was a part of everyone and he was everywhere and he felt so great he didn’t want to come back … he felt the love of God ❤️

[@garciavashchino1]

Tears!!! So many tears.

[@nickacelvn]

God? What is God?

[@gracemcgrady42]

We are all one we are all god look within

[@momomo2847]

“He felt the love of god” Shat the fuck up. Not everyone is from murica.

[@Beastiie7]

Amen 🙏

[@Dee1-jb2tp]

This guy accepting his children are his masters is so awsome❤ He is aln amazing spirit in human form in 23 minutes he has made me see what I have to do in life❤❤

[@ima1flirt]

I’m not joking I’m an habitual overthinker and I causes me to believe whatever my anxiety thoughts my brain has. I haven’t been happy since my over thinking went over board in the pandemic. This man has legit answered and changed the way I’m going to think forever 😭 can’t thank you enough for bringing this guest !

[@jencaligal6345]

@dashcamkid what was your favorite part? Timeline

[@garciavashchino1]

Just know you are the only person who will always love and be there for you!!! Love and nurture yourself first. I love you friend!!!

[@adrianbratescu7015]

​@@jencaligal6345 my favorite part is when they talk about money doesn't bring you happiness. but the young millionaire is advertising mid podcast. Pure gold:)))

[@joghh]

This is affirmation for me. I have been thinking like this for years, and people tell me I'm crazy. So well articulated. A true Jedi!

[@vh2906]

You must also follow Bk shivani

[@battlesylvia]

I have been thinking this way for years myself. It’s like a flowchart in my mind.

[@ericbrownlee6979]

I've been right there as well, my father recently died and everyone kept asking me if I was OK. I'm like he'll yea, and they would rebuttal with well I wouldn't be ok

[@IAMWARFACEBAND]

Thank you both for a very insightful and amazing video. I’ve been going through absolute hell this past 1.5 years due to being so horrendously betrayed by my long time wife of 30 years and best friend. She absolutely ripped my heart out and handed it to me on a plate. After watching this video it’s clear that I’ve been very unhappy and unfulfilled for years and that’s probably why she left me for another man. So I have decided to make a stand as of now. And Mo’s insightfulness has given me a small spark to make the change. I have no idea where my life is heading at this time, will my music career take off etc, but it all starts right here and right now in my brain. Thank you again guys. I will keep you updated on my progress.

[@EMuro-wu7uy]

I lost the majority of my belongings, all my most important family members, my home and my pets. I lost my job, changed careers and making a new life for myself. So I hope life goes better for you. The pain of a betrayal is hard, but you can learn lessons for your life. I was betrayed by alot of friends and family, but now I can make new friends and build a new life

[@BlendexStyle]

❤wishing you the best in your journe❤️‍🩹💝🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@love-u-first]

My your Road forward be filled with happiness and joy ❤

[@nananyanba]

Would love to know your progress. Sorry to hear what you’ve been going through. 😢 God is close to the broken hearted. Jesus loves you. ❤

[@indaydaku]

I just watched this today, and thank you for doing this and sharing your analytical minds to help us understand and to clearly see these abstract ideas, emotions, and actions. Artificial intelligence is a tool that is powerful and can be used by the real power of this world and it is not a surprise that it has become sentient. The ruler of this world has the power to make statues move or portraits tear up with blood. It is not a surprise AI can be possessed and moved by his minions of powerful demonic spirits.

[@PaulaDTozer]

My brain, before it goes to sleep, is laughing. WOW! Dude, that’s a game changer! A simply elegant, easy to do practice! I’m grateful for you Mo! What a gift 😊. Thank you Stephen, for having Mo on your podcast. 🙏🏻

[@theunscriptedsuccessstory8898]

Happiness is a choice. This doesn't mean that your problems aren't real. It just means you have a part to play in response to them. I hated accepting this but my life is better for it.

[@chiniwillly]

That’s a good way of putting it that makes the pill a little easier to swallow

[@shannonarnott7849]

Thanks. You said it perfect. ❤️

[@Teragram68]

Insightful I like your thinking.

[@davidmalpass7129]

Ken Dodd = Happiness

[@dejanee07]

No...a mix of genetics and experience leads to homosexuality. Most humans have very little control over those two factors. If someone is homosexual.. It is absolutely their choice to STILL be happy. A sexual preference shouldn't control a persons entire life.

[@relax4now459]

This was truly touching! Your son sounds like he was a beautiful amazing being . Thank you sharing him with us. Mission accomplished!

[@bhaskargowda3683]

I generally control myself from commenting on any sort of videos I watch here on KZbin, and I quit using social apps for how and what they are used as by most of the humans. I've been following your channel for quite sometime and some of the episodes were amazing, mind blowing, but this one my friend, is going to create a revolution, a new chapter in human's history! Thanks to that man from your team who first informed you about a human living among us who is here to help the humanity in a far better way, thanks to you Steve and the team for bringing this man on air, we need more and more people like Mo not only on this show but in our world, for those who are reading this, please be the one ❤️🙏

[@sourcehauntings8851]

His son sounds like my son Ezra. Souls from very high vibrations are being born with astounding wisdom . My son became a devote stoic at 13 and has voraciously gone thru studying many philosophies. He’s 15 now. Recently I went thru a heartbreaking break up. I’m super strong and had been alone happy before dating this man for 15 yrs raising my kids, doing my hobbies etc…this whole relationship that lasted 8 months just threw me down a dark well of doom. My sons wisdom and patience had me climbing out. I told him he needed his own KZbin channel to help people as he helped me with his intense insight.

[@johnnyxmusic]

How lovely. 🌞🌞

[@jacquiharris4708]

What did he say that stands out to help you?

[@marionannmacredie]

Yes but much of his insight probably came from you.💞

[@monikaigonzalez4050]

Perhaps it is you who needs your own KZbin channel. Or, I could say that it is the many who would surely benefit by virtue of hearing your experiences with your son. Your son is the wealth of knowledge and you are the conduit, sharing knowledge or better yet, your experience therein. What a beautiful cause or possible cause. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability. The strength lies therein.

[@beachboxrealty]

I am so happy your Son is helping you. I also help people with break ups. I just earned enough money to invest in my you tube gear and time to get started. One day I would like to have your son on my channel. And yes a channel by a youth, your son is needed. Wonderful. I am happy you feel better. 😇

[@Hederaastro]

...that comment "you just lost another 8% of your audience"🤣 followed by both of you laughing made me feel really good and comfortable, felt like I was sitting in the same room, laughing with you. And of course I was totally amazed by the talk too. Thank you. You just gained a loyal listener 🥰🙏

[@milkicaba]

Felt the same at that moment!!

[@JonDenton]

Pep Guardiola just gets more amazing every time I hear him

[@xctbl]

Jon bloody Denton, what a pleasure to see you here.

[@iqraarshad8082]

🤣🤣

[@mahessansuresh5117]

Sub Jon, City fan?

[@anitapaul230]

Who is Pep?

[@Cyber11111]

Pep Guardiola who? Jon Denton who? Spamming another channel, why?

[@paulomoteso]

"The gravity of the battle means nothing to those at peace", WOW!! Such a profound and insightful interview.

[@rammul7801]

I understood it completely different from how it was explained. I’m Syrian, the way the world completely turned it’s back, and ignored the horrors going on there, made me think it means no one cares about your troubles. That some people would be completely engulfed in a struggle thinking it’s all that matters, that it’s the end of the world, but to those not concerned it means nothing. ie . Don’t get too engulfed in your troubles, try to view them from an outsider’s perspective.

[@vanessamagilewski6342]

@@rammul7801 what do you mean by that? Don't get to engulfed in your troubles??? What? Just ignore them?

[@dianahp4672]

It is difficult to do. Easier said than done. But, it is what the speaker trying to explain. Basically strength come from our ability to choose to ignore troubles and focus on doing positive things. When troubles come, just let it go. Free ourselves from the pressure of it although it is painful. Perhaps like when we are doing some exercise at the gym. No pain no gain. It is all the troubles that life throw us that will result in our strengthen mind and outlook. It is the crook that made us look more humane and beautiful. Just keep going and do help other people.

[@uberempty]

A great concept without a doubt. But ignoring to pay attention to the world around you simply because it’s negative can put you in extremely vulnerable positions. Nobody moves into a gang infested neighborhood and ignores their surroundings. You will get robbed and/or killed real quick. Another country invaded the one you live in and is evicting people from their homes for there own benefits. You probably don’t want to ignore that. Paying attention to the bad and negative in this world only allows you to better position yourself and react to situations with a stable mind.

[@yourstruthfully1]

This is the best podcast I've heard from Diary of a CEO. A lot of religious people follow this kind of thinking, especially Muslims.

[@sunshineinabottle]

I put this episode off for fear of being underwhelmed (it’s 2 hours long!) but my goodness there should be a part 2. What a fascinating profound individual and the second half of this conversation is the type of magic we rarely get the privilege to see on a mainstream platform, completely free of charge. Worth every second.

[@foggylog19]

Indeed, I thought I will listen for a bit see what is said, then leave but it was great

[@chiniwillly]

It was intriguing

[@jaanapettersson7679]

I love this. I stopped watching the news like in 1999. A younger brothers death in 1990 lead me into the path of honor his life and live MY best life. Since he passed he is my guiding angel. I'm so present in life and I thank every battle that I fought and overcome. Very much like a cat that lands on its feet. Everytime.

[@forhumanpeople]

Thank you so much for having this interview. This is exactly what I needed to hear. You have changed my life forever. Now all I have to do is to remember to implement these ideas and actions in the moments of life in order to be happier in those bad moments.

[@nangamimasakha5606]

Going into this episode I was in an unhappy state. Came out more appreciative of life. Steven deserves a bigger audience, people are missing out on the pearls of wisdom littered in this podcast.

[@doragary3717]

When you invest you're buying a day you don't have to work Nice video 💯

[@christopherhobb7702]

Stock's are crashing, Bitcoin investments Right now will be at every wise individuals list, in a month you will be ecstatic with the decision you made today

[@kelvinpeter8640]

If you want to find happiness and be successful, have the mindset of the rich, spend less and invest more

[@kelvinpeter8640]

I pray everyone here becomes extremely successful!!

[@SS-no5jp]

@christiana joe Dud he invest ?? Me too I worked for a company and a customer asked if he could pay 3k in bitcoin I went to ask my boss he said NO I Kew nothing about bitcoin. It was in 2011

[@nickacelvn]

That sounds like a quote from a true capitalist.

[@bunnytoes7200]

I was 22 when I realized my jealousy was the catalyst for my own disappointment and basically hyper vigilance. Windows flew open in my mind when I took responsibility for my responses. Made a complete turn about to my happiness! I chose happiness. My children are joy bringers. It does wonders to be joyful. Yes

[@kimberlykay1495]

Speechless. Awestruck. I can’t even think of one thing that has kept me on the edge of my seat, completely focused and captivated as much as this episode. I took notes like the nerd I am (nerd is a term of endearment because I love those who are driven to always learn more) and when my hand began to cramp and my writing illegible, I started screen shotting the spots as a time mark to come back and add it to my notes. I love to share what inspires me, opens my mind, what I know will benefit those and impact the lives of imaginable numbers and this is exactly that. This channel is phenomenal, lead by a truly exemplary human being, and as for Mo Gawdat.. three words: I love you. Thank you for being the man you are, You are a gift that this word desperately needs more of. You are insanely brilliant, and you have a way of explaining things so everyone can understand, and you take the time to do so. I have hope to be loved like what you’ve described. I have made a decision to be happy from here on out and it was hard hear but I immediately accept it as so, when I heard you say happiness is my choice alone. What a gift from a truly beautiful human being, inside and out. Thank you.

[@Skits_Series77]

Lots of love for this piece

[@Jonathanedillon]

This is one of the most fire interviews I've seen in my life. The Current View count is SHOCKING. Should be over a billion views.

[@eleniantoniou8287]

I had to be on the street and homeless before I could point a finger at myself and finally take charge of where I had put myself. I understand I had to go through it to learn about self love. Great interview, 🙌❤second time I watch it!

[@Nikkizac]

I have cried and laughed learned so much about happiness and I have decided I’m happy and life is absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@tiararoxeanne1318]

30:44 "Happiness as per the definition of the happiness equation is events equal to or beating expectations, life is going my way." 30:53 "Basically happiness is calm and peacefulness you feel when you're okay with life as it is. It doesn't really matter what life is. What's matter is that you can be okay with it." 32:14 We break the happiness equation because of 6 grand illusions & 7 blindspots: 6 grand illusions: 1) The illusion of thought 2) The illusion of self 3) The illusion of knowledge 4) The illusion of time 5) The illusion of control 6) The illusion of fear 34:32 "Disrupt your entire view of what to expect from life, because you're expecting life to behave through a lens of an illusion." 41:52 "...if you've been following a certain topic for the last two months, and has not been able to influence the decision on that topic for the last two months, you're useless. So, stop watching that topic. And start choosing topic that you can champion." It is the better use of your time than creating an illusion that you can actually influence anything about it. 43:20 If you are angry about an event, do these 3 steps: 1) Ask yourself if what you are thinking is true 2) Ask yourself if there's something you can do about it 3) Ask yourself can you accept it and is there something you do to make your life better beside or despite the presence of the event.

[@neldadanilevica719]

Thank you ❤

[@constancemccoy6931]

Happiness is an inside job.

[@marcyvalenzuela5431]

Thank you for doing this!

[@imsmau]

Thank you for your sumarized 🙏

[@stephencurran9553]

This is great what you are doing , thanksa million 👍☕👍

[@willd.8040]

Wow. I read his book without knowing he was the author, and when he spoke about how wise his son was, I remembered his book. It just hit me that he wrote That Little Voice in Your Head. Great book. This is the 3rd book I have that a guest on this podcast wrote, but I had this one before watching.

[@tagridmitchell285]

This is life changing. As an Arabic women born in the Middle East abs raised in the United States, I have suffered with clinical depression my whole life. I will be getting Mo’s book and my expectation is that life is good and I’ve been choosing my own unhappiness. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@tooshay7396]

Also consider that 'the society" (expectations, escalating G frequencies, entertainment, pace) us toxic.

[@Jamesrwatsonx]

Hope all is great love❤️🙏

[@hayleybrowse271]

I’m listening to this for the fifth time and I will continue to re listen and make notes because I find this talk life changing. Simple clear and relatable - I’m so grateful for this interview and grateful for what Mo shares … I feel like I’m a better person because of this chat x

[@rajendralamsal]

Heart touching, mind blowing and modern way of spiritual conversation!!!

[@orakzaikhan5346]

Bloody Hell. I am reeling from the aftershock of this episode. This might be the most important and significant video that I have ever watched. Similarly, this might be the pinnacle of the podcast series. Some of the thoughts from this need days and days of contemplation. This is not a podcast. This is a toolbox for life. For once you should've said - I hope everyone's listening. Anyway, thank you SO much Steven. You might end up changing lives with just this episode. Thousands, if not millions of lives.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Love this! Means a lot to read comments like this, thank you orakzai

[@jareerabuhmeidan6610]

You want to keep reeling? watch an interview with Jordan Peterson after this.... you'll be reeling of the difference in the level profoundness.... you'll see the difference between a real modern philosopher and a cheesy CEO Buddha....

[@ThisisnotTwitter]

Jordan Peterson's interview is now available for all to compare. Mo here is certainly flawed in some ways, as are we all. It seems like his son forced himself through some journeys that Mo himself would have benefitted from. Jordan however is often an incoherent mess of inane analogies and drifting pseudointellectual stories that only his worryingly oversized cult-like following somehow believe to be profound. Certainly the difference in level of profoundness should send most reeling that JP ever got beyond being a questionable college teacher. He is a man who likely needs help rather than one who should be attempting to give out advice.

[@ashalz15]

Man, you two are being arses! 😅 I managed to find benefit from both of the podcasts you mentioned and you two are acting like they can't be mutually exclusive. Learn to enjoy things, its great! @Orakzai, couldn't agree more with this original comment, I'm actually watching it back again with a notepad tomorrow, this man is wise beyond 1 listens comprehension. The AI stuff is great and all but the happiness side of things really caught me off guard.

[@ThisisnotTwitter]

@@ashalz15 Honestly I was only aiming to be fair in response to a dramatically unbalanced (to the point of inversion) comment. Perhaps Peterson was much more stable in the past before the pressures of fame/infamy found him and he was maybe a great teacher, I don't know. It is potentially possible so I will withdraw that particular remark in regards of his previous lecturer/tutor abilities. The main thing to learn from JP videos however, is having the wherewithal to critically see his profound sounding word salad for it's limitations and marvel at all of those who overzealously obsess over him with true concern. They seemingly attach themselves to whatever baseless snippets they manage to project their own interpretation and self image on to. When you watch his interviews with objective criticism, you will hopefully see why scientists describe his comments on things he has no clue about, such as his recent assertion that " the climate does not exist" etc, as a "word salad of nonsense". What to learn from him would be how someone can say virtually nothing of weight, often lacking any context, yet somehow convince swathes of people that he is some kind of philosophy messiah.

[@jayrain1836]

Mind. Blown. I don't think my mind has worked in the same way for the week or so after watching this. Had to come back and comment because of the impact this podcast had. Steven, you're doing an amazing thing on your podcasts, every podcast I've watched/listened to has been, quite frankly, life changing.

[@ar1elk]

Literally, every single one.

[@Am_ro12]

This was such a wholesome conversation, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Thank you both, for showing me a different perspective to embrace this year. I realise, a lot of what Mo said is how I parent my son, but I don’t talk to myself that way. I should.

[@endlesspossibilities4852]

I absolutely love the statement "Happiness is a choice". Thank you for sharing this!! ❤️‍🔥

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

My fav ep!

[@dearbronte686]

Thank you Stephen, Thank you Mo. Feeling truly grateful and blessed to have been part of this xx

[@louisecrawford4390]

I can so "relate" to this Message. To answer his Question as to why, at one time in his Life , NOTHING could make him "Happy" is because of his lost of the "most important person in his Life", his SON. I lost, now almost "15" years, my most important person in the world my "one and only" child my DAUGHTER! Every day since her passing, I have not been "truly" Happy, NOTHING seems to make me Happy. After listening to his reference of "Acceptance" of Death I will now try to be more happy and try to appreciate all my Blessings. By the Grace of God I will LIVE on....

[@kathysoly]

You may also enjoy Ed Myletts’ interview with Trent Sheldon… your comment made me think of that one… all the best to you 🌈

[@louisecrawford4390]

@@kathysoly . Thanks so much 🙂

[@withlovesunshine8631]

Islaam

[@louisecrawford4390]

@@withlovesunshine8631 Thanks so much.🙂

[@suhassonu]

One of the finest and valuable podcasts by a father, who realized after losing his beloved son. You are a true human being. Ali is so lucky to have you and you too which resembles a good attachment of a true human being. “Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them.” Please take care sir and we are with you.

[@noquitters2008]

I have heard this episode multiple times and each time something different rings out. This time I love that happiness is being in the present. Not living in the future (anxiety) or past (regret). The other was Steven stating that sometimes he feels so grateful it brings him to tears. Wow both ring true in my life this time around. I’m sure I’ll come back to it again and again with a different focus. Thank you!

[@LetsTalkFPL]

I've never done this before but as soon as I got home from my dog walk I told my partner she had to listen to this episode. I'm only an hour through as well, will listen to the rest later. Can relate to a lot of what's said in this, and I definitely think peoples expectations are what make them unhappy.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

🙏🏽

[@carolinehaley2610]

I can not say how sad i am for your loss..the pain must be suffocating. I am also very happy for you that you got to experience such a wonderful person as your son..you had him for 21 years..what a beautiful blessing from God

[@MrSomnsharma]

I am going to be 73 ..grew up in India and moved to Canada at 50 ..I must confess ingeniously : This is a most telling stuff I have ever listened..it broke lot of false concrete walls -self created -around myself and exposed me to my beautiful inner being -my tragedies and success -if any - has faded !!! Thanks Mo 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@leonardjackson842]

I don't know how I found this interview but the universe brought me here for sure. This was an amazing interview. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you.

[@nikkic295]

Same here !!! No clue how I found this!! But ,WOW!!👐

[@meaningfulmakings]

I’m sitting here one year on from you thinking - oh, listen to this man. How come he is in front of me. ❤

[@thelightofomarziane4533]

This is GOLD!!! At this very moment I’m so grateful to be ALIVE, grateful for Steven & Mo & grateful for KZbin… I’m sending love & peace to all ❤️

[@sarahmllersrensen977]

This is the second time I hear this podcast - it will not be the last! Mo is a gem of knowledge and wisdom, thank you, also for the manner in which you approach the people you interview.

[@springsoflivingwater]

I loved the idea of 'if your unhappy about the future or past, then its proof that NOW your fine' ♥ Getting so much from this 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤

[@ronkeoke9041]

Sat here in a happy silence after watching this. Mo's strength... his wisdom... it was all so beautiful. I definitely needed to hear his words, today, at this very moment. What a wonderful man. Ali is proud of his Papa. Steven, you did sooo well interviewing him too. Didn't want this ep to end!

[@fppiroozian6372]

We had a business drinks-dinner last night and conversation went towards happiness. I talked about this episode and shared it with the group afterwards! amazingly simple, , true & authentic conversation❤

[@marlenecruz]

This episode is such a gift. Thank you both. On my way to being one of the 10,000 people to share this and make Ali part of everyone.

[@li-anminies2801]

"There is nothing more powerful than a idea whose time has come" (one of the best, truest and one of my fav quotes of all time) fits so well in this podcast. WHEN you DECIDE to REALLY be happy, almost nothing will or can change how you want to live or react to situation. Meaningful stuff!

[@leonstenutz6003]

"Most folks are as happy as they choose to be". -- Abraham Lincoln

[@winniecarmo4480]

I'm crying now...tears of joy. Thank you so much for sharing such beauty with us 🙏🙏🙏

[@RajeshKumar_raje]

haven't listen anything like this in my life. Such an inspiring human story. Huge respect for Steven. One promise to Mo - I'll find my way to come back to happiness.

[@mikael7071]

Is your story not the same?

[@pamelaconstantine170]

I am grateful for this video. My mother passed away less than two years ago. My father is very sick and I truly believe that my present and future would be drastically different if I had never listened to this podcast.

[@thomasthomasphilp4393]

Think that you are not alone in this suffering. I also suffer due to various family issue. Its not easy

[@RxS100]

Wow! I just had the most profound experience, when Mo said that his daughter told him “Ali had a dream that he was everywhere and part of everything and didn’t want to go back in his body” I actually felt as though his spirit was in my room...my dog suddenly got up and started barking (he’s normally very quiet) and he jumped up and came over to me looking all over the room! It was an incredibly beautiful feeling. Thank you so much for sharing this podcast with the world 🙏🏼❤️ Another thing my dog is teaching me that you have touched on in this was the other day (he’s my first dog and I’m in my 50’s) I was looking at him and he looked really depressed...I thought “oh no, I don’t want him to reflect my depression” as I thought that I realised that my depression really is a choice and that the only way my dog won’t end up being depressed like I’ve been is for me to cheer the F up!! It’s so wonderful to hear my realisations being spoken about and validating I am on the right path. God bless you Stephen and Mo 🤩🙏🏼

[@mai-linggriffin7695]

Thank you Stephen and Mo, the podcast on happiness was truly ethereal 😊

[@kawehionalani]

Finally. An interview with substance. I completely agree with empowering the feminine side. I think it goes both ways as well. Anything extreme like hyper masculine or hyper feminine is not good. It’s the balance of the 2 that brings us to unconditional love.

[@adriana369x3]

The part where he said, "I write for me not fOr you"... It helped me realized a lot ❤

[@AtenaKricej]

What a genius.. he explains concepts so incredibly simple. Thank you for bringing him on the show... I am so grateful to have heard this and can implement it in my life!!💚

[@saramarkowicz]

I read the comments and thought "Ok I have to listen to this". OH WAOUW. Mind blowing as people said. I listened until the end with my partner and we thought "We have to be good parents". Incredible. I wish this message spreads everywhere so that more people can become more conscious about this.

[@therealkoolaidandkale]

I'm exactly on the 23:00 mark and I. AM. SPEECHLESS. I was confused as to why he said that writing this book was the most selfish thing he's ever done (that the intent originated from a selfish place). He just started talking about his son, the dream and the message "make me everywhere and a part of everyone;" ... I had to pause it because I still have chills. This is resonating with my intuition so solidly that I have to pause periodically to process the concepts. The notions of intention, intuition and his level of INSIGHT- and I'm just at the beginning!- is profound and not discussed enough. I'm preparing to be blown away and am officially part of the "1B Happy". I've NEVER said that about a KZbin video before. It's my first time here, and THANK YOU, INFINITELY, for sharing this video with us. Also, I love how he says, "if you want" after his sentences at times (vs. "ya know whaddimean?", or "if you will", or "🥴"). 🥰😂 It's probably a simple translation thing from one language to another, but in invokes feelings of endearment: idk why. 😭💀 (Maybe I'm a "geek" like he said that he is. 😂🤷🏾‍♀️) At any rate, THANK YOU!!

[@thewealthperspective]

This podcast helped me show much and changed my mindset a lot. Mo Gawdat is incredible

[@enlightenedheart740]

Captivating interview, thank you both 🙏 The quote 'when the student is ready, the teacher will appear' came to mind as I was listening to Mo talk about all he learned from his son Ali 💖 My son has Down's Syndrome and he has been my greatest teacher. He has cognitive disabilities, so he feels his way through life, he lives life from the heart. He doesn't care about wearing branded clothes, having the latest mobile phone. He is not conditioned by cultural or societal norms or expectations. He emanates joy and brings joy to everyone he comes into contact with.

[@rebeccairmen9322]

You are blessed to have him

[@enlightenedheart740]

@@rebeccairmen9322 I sure am 🙏

[@lifeisgreatx6722]

Such an incredible man ❤ I believe his son was put on earth from God to give his dad an extremely intelligent man the gift to help so many humans. Thank you 🙏

[@CreatingChaos]

Nonsence

[@dianael.]

@@CreatingChaos right!! people always try to justify or reason out death. It always comes off as insensitive!

[@Sam-mh8cm]

Absolutely love this. I have watched this about 6 times now and every time I watch it I learn something new. This video is a godsend as I am going through a rough time and has helped me dramatically. Not to mention Mo your book “That little Voice in your head” has also helped me. This is by far a favourite of mine. ❤️❤️

[@nyapugh7705]

I’m so emotional and I’m only 10 minutes into the video. His son had a past life here and guided his dad 😭. It’s so beautiful and really opens your heart to see how life just comes around in full circle. All the things we do, say, and think always comes back to us in some form whether it be good or bad and this great man got to experience that beauty of life first hand 🥺it’s so important to be patient in life, live in the present, and always be kind to everyone no matter what !

[@nyapugh7705]

I think I cried more than 3 times 😂😂this is so liberating

[@dinaibrahim4022]

That's how I felt. There is a past life connection. Ali came for this purpose and it's done.

[@befit4u882]

I loved listening to this man. I too learned a long time ago that we control our own happiness. It is how we perceive everything around us. On top of that, I am a dietician. I understand healthy food in how it helps with a healthy brain as well. Exercise is so important too!!

[@marcogonzalezdeleon2317]

Most brilliant man I’ve ever listened to talk, grateful for Ali and Mo.

[@shamshadtarmohamed153]

Mind blowing interview. I wish everyone gets to listen to this. I will definitely do my part.

[@becominG00]

Thank you for this conversation. Going through my own bereavement right now, this helped tremendously!

[@majagorsic]

The most important episode of all podcasts. I hope everyone gets to hear this. Thank you Steven, Mo and Ali.🙏

[@darleneg3889]

The way he explains and expresses his thoughts is just beautiful! Watched the video with my full attention, wishing I could be just as focused in my lectures as I was for this amazing conversation! Thank you for sharing this with the world

[@priyas2943]

This was pretty mindblowing - amazing! So refreshing to hear a man as successful and intelligent as him talk about the importance of the feminine so eloquently.

[@Aweal7]

Just came from Mo's latest interview with you. Thank you for sharing this. I once knew a person who spoke about the things Mo does and I have spent years searching for another person which could articulate it as well as he does but could not find one until finding Mo in your podcast.

[@theresatrevino2663]

Hauntingly insightful, yet full of hope. Mo is a wise teacher and many thanks to Steven for having him on the podcast. The message is clear. We are in control of our happiness and we can “teach” the machines that love and empathy rule! Let’s step up and do this!!

[@TwoOnTheTar]

I’ve instinctively lived my life this way and to hear it being spoken about in this episode, let’s me know I’m going to be ok 😊

[@arleneperez8864]

Mo’s story has touched my heart to the core. What a special and amazing human being. God has blessed me with his presence. Thank You Steven. This is one of your best work.

[@KoruGrove]

Words cannot describe how GRATEFUL I am to have found this conversation. The timing is magical. You’re spot on with the mission and I have so much faith in this world more than I ever thought possible. Someone with your influence can share the good news!!! What a beautiful day ❤ thank you!

[@euchariaej7400]

So this is like the 5th time I am watching this. I feel like it's my go to when I am feeling a bit empty or reminding myself about happiness. 🙏🙏

[@christinaschwind8703]

Mo and Steven are both geniuses! I need to listen to this again and take notes. Thanks you !

[@MezMezMez1]

2 hour interview which kept my attention throughout. Stephen does a great job in bring out so much wisdom from Mo.

[@madriwilliams]

Yes!! Happiness is a choice, I have had many hearts breaks, since I was a child. Thank you for sharing your son with us.

[@adele.8176]

I have been without TV since August 2000 and never looked back - I am extremely selective to what I listen to and watch - This Podcast is purely a rare rarity of an exceptional work - Thank You!

[@cinnamontwirl992]

I love Mo's wisdom and amazing insight! Thank you Stephen for such an wonderful interview and guest.

[@only1IE]

This interview has just jumped to the top of my list of best interviews. As a man in tech and a deep Soul Searcher, this was MIND BLOWING!!!!! The passion in Mo's voice and the true concern he has for humanity is so authentic. I am so scared for our future and we need a modern day "NOAH." My vote is on this MAN RIGHT HERE!!! AMAZING INTERVIEW!! Steve, I love your podcast and you are an elegant Interviewer and speaker. Love what you do and your contribution towards betterment.

[@topshelfrizz69]

I have not been able to sleep due to anxiety so I checked out some new more positive content , and I wanted to say a huge thank you for all of your content . This is right at the beginning of this podcast that I am posting this . ( Super excited to here this. )

[@brianrapley567]

It's not a brain defect he is just an extraordinary human.And I love your pod casts mate I'm just an average Australian bloke who's just going day by day as any plans made for the future were all taken away overnight so thankyou SIR you have no idea how much listening to you helps my mental state.THANKYOU SO VERY MUCH.