Mo Gawdat
Author of a book on happiness, quoted with the definition: 'Happiness is when your expectations of how your life is supposed to be going are met.'
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The Savings Expert: Passive Income Is A Scam! Post-Traumatic Broke Syndrome Is Controlling Millions!
The Diary Of A CEO
Author of a book on happiness, quoted with the definition: 'Happiness is when your expectations of how your life is supposed to be going are met.'

James Smith: How To Create The Life You’ve Always Wanted | E120
The Diary Of A CEO
Happiness expert whose podcast with Steven Bartlett discussed unmet expectations leading to unhappiness.

Elizabeth Day Opens Up About Heartbreak, Miscarriage & Failure | E77
The Diary Of A CEO
Former Chief Business Officer of Google X, who became a friend of Elizabeth Day and shared his philosophy on managing expectations and thoughts, particularly after the death of his son.

The Happiness Expert That Made 51 Million People Happier: Mo Gawdat | E101
The Diary Of A CEO
Former Chief Business Officer of Google X, author of 'Solve for Happy' and 'Scary Smart,' and founder of the 1 Billion Happy movement. He shares his personal journey from clinical depression to finding profound happiness after the loss of his son, Ali.

Richard Osman: The Untold Story Of A TV Legend's Addiction!
The Diary Of A CEO
Creator of the 'Eraser test,' where 95% of people wouldn't remove traumatic life events, which Richard Osman discusses.

Dr Peter Attia vs Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Solve for Happy,' a book that Peter Attia devoured and now recommends as his second most gifted book.

Matthew Hussey: The Secret To Building A Perfect Relationship | E142
The Diary Of A CEO
Former Chief Business Officer of Google X, mentioned for his 'eraser test' concept about choosing to keep lessons from trauma.

Manipulation Expert: How To Influence Anyone & Make Them Do Exactly What You Want! - Chase Hughes
The Diary Of A CEO
Former Chief Business Officer of Google X, who became a backpacker after his son's death and found happiness when his expectations of life were met, emphasizing gratitude over constant striving.