Solve for Happy

In this powerful personal story, intertwined with a deep analysis of what we all strive for, Mo Gawdat, Chief Business Officer at Google's X, applies his superior logic and problem-solving skills to understand how the brain processes joy and sadness, ultimately finding a solution for happiness.

In 2001, Mo Gawdat realized that despite his incredible success, he was desperately unhappy. As a lifelong learner, he approached the problem like an engineer: he examined all the verifiable facts and meticulously applied logic. Eventually, his countless hours of research and science paid off, and he discovered the equation for lasting happiness.

Thirteen years later, Mo's algorithm would be put to the ultimate test. After the sudden death of his son Ali, Mo and his family turned to his equation, which saved them from despair. In dealing with the horrific loss, Mo found his mission: he would achieve what he and his colleagues had always aspired to; he would share his equation with the world and help as many people as possible become happier.

In "Solve for Happy," Mo questions some of the most fundamental aspects of our existence, shares the underlying reasons for suffering, and outlines a step-by-step process to achieve lifelong happiness and lasting contentment. He shows us how to view life through a clear lens, teaches us to dispel the illusions that cloud our thinking, overcome the brain's blind spots, and accept five ultimate truths.

No matter what obstacles we must overcome, what burdens we carry, or what trials we have experienced, we can all find contentment in our current situation and look forward to the future with optimism.