May 7th 2024.
Mo Gawdat, an entrepreneur and writer, has a powerful message to share - one that was inspired by his son, Ali. In an interview with Metro, Mo talks about his mission to spread his son's message of peace and joy, and how it all started with a realization about stress.
According to Mo, us Brits tend to boast about stress, almost wearing it as a badge of honor. But Mo himself has learned to find peace and calmness in his life, despite being a former Chief Business Officer of Google X and having all the material possessions one could want. It wasn't always this way, though - Mo used to suffer from chronic stress-related headaches and body pains, a result of his hard-working lifestyle.
But then, tragedy struck. Mo's 21-year-old son, Ali, passed away due to a medical error during a routine operation. This heartbreaking loss changed Mo's life and led him to leave his high-paying job and dedicate his life to sharing Ali's message of peace and joy. Mo's goal is to make one billion people happy, and he has already made significant progress through podcasts, books, and other initiatives.
Mo believes that stress is a significant issue in our society, and it affects us in four main ways - mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. To combat stress, Mo suggests training our brains to focus on joyful and useful thoughts, while letting go of the incessant thoughts that bring us down. He also encourages people to make the most of joyful memories and experiences, rather than dwelling on negative ones.
As part of his mission, Mo has written a book called "Unstressable" with Stress Management Consultant Alice Law. In it, he shares practical tips and techniques for living a stress-free life. Mo also plans to go on a silent retreat for 40 days to recharge and deal with any negative thoughts that may arise.
Mo's philosophy is based on equations, algorithms, and processes, which may seem unusual for someone as logical and scientific as he is. But Mo believes that sometimes science cannot explain everything, and that's where his son Ali comes in. Ali communicates with Mo through mathematics and music, guiding him on his mission to reduce stress and spread joy.
Overall, Mo's message is clear - stress is not a badge of honor, and it's not something we have to live with. With the right mindset and techniques, we can all live stress-free and find joy in our lives, just as Ali did.
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