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25 Apr 2024 · 2 h 51 min

Books from Mo Gawdat

“Mo Gawdat: 80% Of Illness Is Linked To One Thing! An Alarming Warning For The Burnout Generation! If You Feel Like This, Quit Your Job Today!”

7 books mentioned

  1. Cover of Unstressable
    Guest's book

    Unstressable

    by Mo Gawdat

    Mo Gawdat · ~00:18:54

    Buy on Amazon
  2. Cover of Solve for Happy
    Guest's book

    Solve for Happy

    by Mo Gawdat

    Mo Gawdat · ~02:30:14 · on 8 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  3. Cover of Scary Smart
    Guest's book

    Scary Smart

    by Mo Gawdat

    Episode description · on 6 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  4. Cover of That Little Voice in Your Head
    Guest's book

    That Little Voice in Your Head

    by Mo Gawdat

    Episode description · on 3 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  5. Cover of The Body Keeps the Score
    Recommended

    The Body Keeps the Score

    by Bessel van der Kolk

    Mo Gawdat · ~01:06:46 · on 12 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  6. Cover of The Status Game
    Mentioned

    The Status Game

    by Will Storr

    Steven Bartlett · ~01:58:06 · on 4 episodes

    Buy on Amazon
  7. Cover of Happy Sexy Millionaire
    Host's book

    Happy Sexy Millionaire

    by Steven Bartlett

    Steven Bartlett · ~01:20:30 · on 15 episodes

    Buy on Amazon

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The conversation

Mo Gawdat, former Google X executive and author, discusses how modern life's accelerating pace creates unprecedented stress. He argues stress has become an addiction and status symbol, and introduces his book 'Unstressable' with techniques for setting boundaries and prioritizing well-being.

Talking points

  • Stress as addiction and status symbol
  • Accelerating global change creating unprecedented stress
  • Limiting nuisances and obsessions for mental health
  • Illusion of endless growth and productivity
  • Setting boundaries to reduce burnout
  • Dangers of AI without ethical boundaries
  • Prioritizing love and connection over stress
  • Shifting intention for greater impact