The Pocket with Chris Griffin

#122: Happiness...

The Pocket with Chris Griffin

Show Notes

I deep dived on happiness today. It was profound. We came up with some cool stuff. Enjoy.

Chapters:

00:00 Happiness tied to progression

02:50 The number 1 key to happiness

05:26 Does money bring you happiness?

09:00 Does isolation and solitude bring you happiness?

14:10 The problem with expectations

18:30 A profound lesson from Iman Gadzhi

21:00 An apology to my future wife

23:30 Mind blowing realization about happiness

31:00 Where does stress come from?

35:00 Can you access presence when you’re alone?

37:50 What strips away your happiness?

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