The Pursuit of Happiness in Uncertain Times with Shawn Achor #206

<blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>“</strong><strong>I think happiness in great times is a luxury item. I think, right now, optimism, happiness becomes one of those essentials</strong> - <strong>the necessities that we absolutely need.”</strong> <strong>–</strong> <strong>Shawn Achor</strong></p> </blockquote> <p><strong> </strong>How can we be happy, even in challenging times? In this episode, Brian interviews happiness expert Shawn Achor to discover how we can create happiness, spread it to other people and use it as an advantage in our lives. Topics discussed include how a crisis can deepen our social bonds and give us meaning, how people can understand their own potential and where potential, success and happiness intersect.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>YOU WILL LEARN:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How to process this crisis and have a happier and more productive outcome.</li> <li>How a shift in mindset and behavior can help you change course in difficult times.</li> <li>The five seeds of potential that help people thrive in crisis.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.buffiniandcompany.com/events/mastermind-summit/">Buffini & Company MasterMind Summit</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work"> Shawn Achor’s TED Talk</a></p> <p>PBS Special: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BWB7MK2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BWB7MK2&linkCode=as2&tag=gothin03-20&linkId=HS2TYDTD3RIO74KE"> <em>The Happiness Advantage</em></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Principles-Psychology-Performance/dp/B00435DZ7S/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PQVT4JUFVDLQ&dchild=1&keywords=shawn+achor+books&qid=1586033535&sprefix=shawn+achor%2Caps%2C273&sr=8-1"> “The Happiness Advantage,”</a> by Shawn Achor</p> <p><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Big-Potential-Transforming-Achievement-Well-Being/dp/B076B429KG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QWYAOZ5S7PMS&dchild=1&keywords=big+potentia