The 7-Minute Mindset

What if the reason you’re unhappy is just bad math? Today’s guest, Mo Gawdat (former Chief Business Officer at Google X and bestselling author of Solve for Happy), breaks down the real equation of happiness—and why your brain is actually wired against it. After losing his son, Mo turned his engineer’s mind to life’s biggest problem: how to find peace and joy no matter what life throws at you. In t...

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In today’s episode, we wrap up our series on The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life with Bias #5: the arrival fallacy. Learn why chasing the next milestone, promotion, or personal goal won’t guarantee lasting happiness—and how focusing on progress over outcomes, embracing life as an infinite game, and being present today can help you build a more meaningful and fulfilling life. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD T...

In today’s episode, we continue our series on The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life with Bias #4: present bias. Learn why your brain prioritizes what feels good right now over what’s best for your future self—and how the 24-hour rule, commitment devices, and making habits easier to start can help you overcome procrastination, build consistency, and make decisions your future self will thank...

In today’s episode, we continue our series on The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life with Bias #3: the What the Hell Effect. Learn why one missed workout, one bad meal, or one setback can turn into a full-blown spiral—and how letting go of all-or-nothing thinking, following the two-day rule, and getting back on the horse can help you stay consistent and keep moving forward. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING...

In today’s episode, we continue our series on The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life with Bias #2: confirmation bias. Learn why your brain looks for evidence that supports what you already believe—and how choosing empowering, honest beliefs can help you notice new opportunities, rethink first impressions, and see the good you might otherwise miss. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's...

In today’s episode, we kick off a new series on The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Life with Bias #1: negativity bias. Learn why your brain naturally focuses on threats and bad experiences—and how consistently training yourself to find the good can help rewire your brain, build a more optimistic outlook, and see life in a whole new way. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gra...

In today’s episode, we wrap up our series on 5 Lessons from the Greatest Coaches of All Time with Lesson #5 from Coach K: believe before you have evidence. Learn why belief can be the foundation for action—and how borrowing someone else’s belief in you can help you take the first step toward something you don’t yet know is possible. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude j...

In today’s episode, we continue our series on 5 Lessons from the Greatest Coaches of All Time with Lesson #4 from Bill Walsh: the score will take care of itself. Learn why obsessing over results can create unnecessary pressure—and how focusing on your daily process, standards, and the things within your control can eventually lead to the results you want. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world&#39...

In today’s episode, we continue our series on 5 Lessons from the Greatest Coaches of All Time with Lesson #3 from Phil Jackson: find the open man. Learn why trying to do everything yourself can hold you back—and how trusting others, delegating, and letting the right person step up can help you accomplish more without sacrificing your energy or demanding perfection. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the...

In today’s episode, we continue our series on 5 Lessons from the Greatest Coaches of All Time with Lesson #2 from Pat Riley: choose we over me. Learn how the “disease of me” can divide a team, relationship, or family—and why shifting your focus from “what’s in it for me?” to “what can I do for us?” can make the entire team stronger. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude j...

In today’s episode, we kick off a new series on 5 Lessons from the Greatest Coaches of All Time with Lesson #1 from John Wooden: the little things are not the little things. Learn how paying attention to the small details and everyday decisions can create a standard of excellence that eventually shapes the bigger results in your life. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude...

In today’s episode, we wrap up our book club series on The Four Agreements with Agreement #4: always do your best. Learn why your best will look different from day to day—and how focusing on the effort you can give, rather than the result you achieve, can help you let go of perfectionism, keep showing up, and end the day knowing you gave what you had. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's s...

In today’s episode, we continue our series on The Four Agreements with Agreement #3: don’t make assumptions. Learn how assumptions can create unnecessary stress, drama, and misunderstandings—and why communicating, asking questions, and getting the facts can help you avoid jumping to conclusions and strengthen your relationships. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude journ...

In today’s episode, we continue our series on The Four Agreements with Agreement #2: don’t take anything personally. Learn why other people’s words and actions are often a reflection of their own experiences and pain—and how letting go of other people’s “emotional garbage” can help you protect your peace and move through your day without carrying what isn’t yours. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the...

In today’s episode, we kick off a new book club series on The Four Agreements with Agreement #1: be impeccable with your word. Learn how the words you use—both with yourself and with others—can shape identities, relationships, and beliefs, and why choosing truthful, encouraging words can plant positive seeds in someone’s mind. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude journal...

In today’s episode, we share the unbelievable true story of how a window squeegee helped save six people on 9/11—and the powerful lesson it teaches about resourcefulness. Learn how making the best use of what you already have can help you take action, find solutions, and create your own sense of agency when you feel like you don’t have enough time or resources. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the wor...

In today’s episode, we wrap up our series on 3 Spiritual Truths That Changed Our Lives with Truth #3: we are all one. Learn how recognizing the similarities we share beneath our differences can help you see others with more compassion, empathy, and kindness—and stay open to opportunities to practice kindness every day. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude journal: ⁠https...

In today’s episode, we continue our series on 3 Spiritual Truths That Changed Our Lives with Truth #2: nothing is permanent. Learn how accepting that everything happens in seasons can help you appreciate the good times while they’re here—and remember that even the hard times will eventually pass. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude journal: ⁠https://www.onegoodjournal.c...

In today’s episode, we kick off our series on 3 Spiritual Truths That Changed Our Lives with Truth #1: life is now. Learn why constantly waiting for the next thing can make you miss the beauty of the present—and how slowing down and soaking in everyday moments can help you worry less and enjoy life more. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude journal: ⁠https://www.onegoodj...

In today’s episode, we wrap up our series on 7 Principles for a Happier Life with Principle #7: always make time for your family and friends. Learn why connection becomes even more important when you’re stressed, and how making time for the people you love can help you handle challenges, gain perspective, and live a happier life. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude jour...

In today’s episode, we continue our series on 7 Principles for a Happier Life with Principle #6: make good habits easier. Learn how reducing friction and making positive habits more obvious can help you stick with them—and turn your good intentions into consistent actions. ✍🏼 ONE GOOD THING A DAY Get the world's simplest gratitude journal: ⁠https://www.onegoodjournal.com/ ✉️ FREE NEWSLETTER G...

In today’s episode, we continue our series on 7 Principles for a Happier Life with Principle #5: train your brain to find the good. Learn how what you focus on shapes what your brain notices—and how intentionally looking for the good can help you build a more positive outlook and notice more of what’s already going right in your life. ✉️ FREE NEWSLETTER Get One Good Quote, every morning: https://f...

In today’s episode, we continue our series on 7 Principles for a Happier Life with Principle #4: look for the opportunity. Learn how shifting your perspective during adversity can help you find opportunities in setbacks, grow from difficult experiences, and focus on what you can control. ✉️ FREE NEWSLETTER Get One Good Quote, every morning: https://fiobros.com/quote 🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSE Learn...

In today’s episode, we continue our series on 7 Principles for a Happier Life with Principle #3: shrink the circle. Learn how breaking down overwhelming problems into one manageable action can help you regain a sense of control, build momentum, and feel happier. ✉️ FREE NEWSLETTER Get One Good Quote, every morning: https://fiobros.com/quote 🧘 FREE MEDITATION COURSE Learn to meditate in just 5 min...