Dr. Rick Hanson, a neuropsychologist, is the author of New York Times best-selling books including Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing and Mother Nurture. On this episode of the Better Life, Better Business Podcast, Shawn speaks with Rick about his latest book (already a New York Times bestseller!), Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence.
If you’re looking for advice to help you in your personal growth, if you want to be a more effective teacher, trainer or speaker, if you want to help those you lead perform at a higher level… this interview is for you.
Listen in and you’ll learn:
- What we’re really talking about when we talk about happiness
- Why your brain has a negativity bias, and how to work with it to enjoy positive experiences
- Why there’s more to happiness than just having positive experiences — we must “install” them
- How to tap the hidden power of everyday experiences to change your brain and your life for the better
If you like what you hear on the interview, be sure to pick up your own copy of Hardwiring Happiness, and also sign up for Rick’s “Just One Thing” newsletter to receive a simple practice each week that will bring you more joy, more fulfilling relationships, and more peace of mind and heart.