Solve for Happy

In Solve for Happy, Mo Gawdat explains that happiness isn't something that just happens to you, it's a choice. He encourages readers to take control of their own happiness by changing their perspective and choosing to be happy, regardless of their circumstances.

Gawdat introduces a unique concept in his book - the happiness equation. He suggests that happiness is equal to or greater than the difference between the way you see the events of your life and your expectations of how life should behave. So, if you want to be happy, you need to manage your expectations and perceptions.

The author emphasizes the role of thoughts in our happiness. He suggests that we often believe the thoughts that come into our minds without questioning them. But to be truly happy, we need to challenge these thoughts and not let them control us.

Gawdat identifies six grand illusions that cause unhappiness - thought, self, knowledge, time, control, and fear. He encourages readers to explore these illusions and understand how they are affecting their happiness. By doing this, they can start to break free from these illusions and find true happiness.

In Solve for Happy, the author stresses the importance of living in the present moment. He explains that dwelling on the past or worrying about the future can lead to unhappiness. Instead, he encourages readers to focus on the now, as this is the only moment we truly have control over.