That Little Voice in Your Head

Résumé du livre

Mo Gawdat is the former chief business officer for Google X, an entrepreneur, and three-time best-selling author. His other titles include Solve for Happy and Scary Smart. He is the founder of “One Billion Happy,” a movement to help one billion people achieve happiness, He hosts a top-ranked podcast, Slo Mo, in which he and other thought leaders discuss mental health, happiness, and where these human qualities intersect with rapid AI development.

Understanding that your brain operates like a computer, capable of processing inputs and generating outputs, is key to recognizing that your identity extends beyond your thoughts. By observing your thoughts objectively, you gain the power to train your inner voice and foster joy. Gawdat simplifies the brain’s functions into inputs, processing, and outputs, emphasizing that dissatisfaction often stems from flawed inputs like conditioning, past thoughts, suppressed emotions, and external triggers. Additionally, the brain’s defense mechanisms—rooted in survival instincts—can dominate and lead to fear, attachment, or overanalysis, while imbalances between the creative right brain and logical left brain further disrupt harmony. Incessant rumination, the singular thought type linked to unhappiness, embeds negativity deeply. To counter these issues, Gawdat suggests mindfulness exercises, self-questioning, and routines like decluttering or reducing exposure to harmful media. By balancing brain functions and focusing on positive thought patterns—such as experiential thinking, problem-solving, flow, and giving back—you can quiet negativity and cultivate lasting happiness.

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