Understanding the 48 Laws of Happiness (feat. Dr. Rob Carpenter)
Happiness is not easy to define but all of us know it when we feel it. While some factors that affect happiness are out of our control, there are always things that we can do to feel better.
My guest, Dr. Robert Carpenter has studied this subject extensively and he’s developed a framework that offers insight and practices that we can use in our everyday life.
Dr. Carpenter is an author, filmmaker and Creator at DrRob.TV. He advises celebrities, pro athletes, and everyday people on how to live their best lives, and has been published in The Oxford Business Review and The Harvard Journal for Public Health, several others.
Rob and I discuss the laws of happiness as described in his book, “The 48 Laws of Happiness.” We’ll get into the different facets of happiness and how we can apply the laws in our life. We’ll also talk about the common blocks that get in the way.
Interview time stamps:
04:42 ︳What inspired Rob to write a book about happiness
12:44 ︳Rob shares his definition of happiness and how does it differs from joy and bliss
15:19 ︳How to create a lifestyle and habits that are conducive to happiness
21:14 ︳Why your happiness depends a lot on the kind of people you surround yourself with
29:00 ︳The three most important and fundamental laws of happiness
36:24 ︳Are some people more genetically inclined to be happier than others and do those who aren’t have to work harder at it?
44:02 ︳The most common blocks to happiness and how to overcome them
51:56 ︳How to apply the happiness laws in times of difficulty and crises
Learn more about Dr. Rob Carpenter at his website.