Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy by Mo Gawdat
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Summary
Mo Gawdat is a remarkable thinker and the Chief Business Officer at Google’s [X], an elite team of engineers that comprise Google’s futuristic “dream factory.” Applying his superior skills of logic and problem solving to the issue of happiness, he proposes an algorithm based on an understanding of how the brain takes in and processes joy and sadness. Then he solves for happy.
If the author hadn't focused so much on the misconception that the double-slit experiment changes its outcome only when observed by "life," arguing for an afterlife based on its weirdness might have been more believable. Understanding quantum physics requires a lot, and I'm nowhere near being able to delve into it, but I would propose considering the pilot-wave theory instead of making any assumptions about a higher power. The author is open about his desire to reunite with his son, but perhaps he should have concluded his reasoning with the importance of living our lives to the fullest while we're here.
The book 'Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy' presents a variety of intriguing concepts, although it can be observed that the author tends to promote his own limited perspective as a universal solution for all individuals and situations.
If you're familiar with the genre, you'll notice the common quotes and clichés that can be found in many other books in this field of literature. The book includes quotes, parables, and all the usual elements that are often found in books purchased by those seeking answers to the challenging question of finding happiness. Like most books of this kind, it concludes with stating the obvious, ultimately leading to an answer that many people simply won't understand or will eventually drift away from, only to end up buying a similar book in the future.
If I may speak frankly, it's time to stop searching. Being happy requires a certain level of effortlessness that most people struggle to grasp. It's not about doing something specific, but rather embracing a mindset that is often elusive. Many, like myself, aren't naturally wired that way and continue searching for that elusive solution that will alleviate the feeling of not being happy.
This book is absolutely amazing. It has the power to completely shift your perspective on life. It was filled with a heartfelt honesty that was truly moving. Don't hesitate, just grab a copy of this book.
This book is seriously awesome and really gets you thinking about how to discover happiness and contentment in your everyday life. The only part that didn't really resonate with me was towards the end when Mo started discussing the debate about white evolution and design. It just felt out of place in the context of this book.
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