It’s fair to say that happiness is one of the most important goals we can pursue in life because not much else matters if you’re not deriving some happiness from this journey we are all on - but how do we define happiness, what can we do to improve our overall happiness, and how might we be sabotaging ourselves in the pursuit of it? #artofcharm #happienss #artofcharmtoolbox What to Listen For -What is the definition of happiness? -What is the difference between contentment and pleasure with how they relate to your pursuit of happiness? -How does having meaning in your life weave into your ability to be happy? -AJ and Johnny explain the significance of being present and how it demands regular practice in order to make it stick -What are the three primary influencing factors in your happiness? -How important are the circumstances in which you live when it comes to your overall happiness? -Are your genetics the biggest or smallest contributor to our happiness? -Why are your mindset and actions the most important factor of happiness even though they’re not the biggest contributing factor? -If happiness comes down to leading a good, meaningful life then how do you design such a life to maximize your happiness? -What is the Vice-Joy-Dedication Gradient and how does it relate to your ability to find purpose and meaning in life? -What do all the successful individuals we look up to have in common and how can you implement it immediately? -How can you find meaning in your work if you hate what you do? -On average, what percentage of our waking lives do we spend daydreaming and how does it impact our ability to be happy and successful? Attaining and maintaining happiness in life is about much more than the simple joy we feel when we engage in acts and events that bring us pleasure. Much of it comes down to the why behind our actions and goals. If we don’t have a deeper motivation for our day to day lives we can struggle to find happiness in the sometimes seemingly insignificant things we do, like a job you hate but one you need in order to get to the one you want, or suffering through brutal workouts in order to maintain your health and achieve your fitness goals. Always be willing to ask yourself, “Why am I doing this?” until you can get to a point where there is no deeper answer. Resources from this Episode 736: How to Rewire your Brain for Success | w/ Lisa Wimberger: https://theartofcharm.com/podcast-episodes/736-wimberger/ 735: The Best Ways to Rewrite Bad Habits w/ Charles Duhigg: https://theartofcharm.com/podcast-episodes/735-duhigg/ Happiness: it’s not just your genes, stupid!: http://www.forastateofhappiness.com/happiness-its-not-just-your-genes-stupid/ Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D3AC5VU/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0 So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport: https://www.amazon.com/Good-They-Cant-Ignore-You/dp/1455509124 Do you want to turn small talk into smart talk?  Get Accelerated  ?https://bit.ly/comacceler Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/taocsubscribe Subscribe to The Art of Charm Podcast in iTunes: http://bit.ly/166Lw3U Official Website: https://theartofcharm.com/ Join The Art of Charm Challenge: http://www.theartofcharm.com/challenge/ Follow us on: -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheArtofCharm/ -Twitter: https://twitter.com/theartofcharm -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofcharm/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/TheArtofCharm Top 5 Guest Interviews of All Time Kobe Bryant on Mamba Mentality https://youtu.be/OOoURnvTRu4 Jay Shetty on Overcoming Self Doubt https://youtu.be/OOoURnvTRu4 Eric Weinstein on Overcoming Bias https://youtu.be/dQhOgwu2eZc David Goggins on Building Mental Toughness https://youtu.be/ueNtejxVY24 Charles Duhigg on Developing Success Habits https://youtu.be/qjydQpvXczo Top 5 Social Skills Toolbox Episodes Art of First Impressions https://youtu.be/ioQrinlWzR8 How To Talk To Strangers https://youtu.be/y7FrWZCwi9A Leaving Toxic Relationships https://youtu.be/GiogVWmQ9Oc The Art of Compelling Conversations https://youtu.be/JlHa0naefb8 Charismatic Body Language Tips https://youtu.be/_F99kE-OdMc Top Videos to Sharpen Your Social Skills How To Talk To Anyone 5 Tips https://youtu.be/Oq-IvIxbHSE Never Run Out of Things to Say (3 Tricks) https://youtu.be/4H_WsG-1B0U How to Know if You Made the RIGHT Decision https://youtu.be/M95fX7gNm9I 5 Social Skills Mistakes Logical People Make https://youtu.be/3OSiVa6qldk Recognizing Emotional Bids (Instantly Connect With Anyone) https://youtu.be/kNyy7ar2g0k ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p_dQ1LDE0Y

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