Episode 40

Finding Happiness From Wherever You Are with Dr. Marissa Pei

August 24, 201825m 20s

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Show Notes

We all know that life is not always sunshine and butterflies. Sometimes, we find it hard to even find that slightest glint of light. We feel hopeless and unhappy. As an expert in various fields and a poster child for diversity, Dr. Marissa Pei has a lot to say about how to overcome that sadness and turn it into joy. She talks about her new book, 8 Ways to Happiness: From Wherever You Are, showing us that no matter what your disposition in life, you can achieve happiness. By embracing the pain and struggles, you turn those into a positive experience that helped you grow as a person. She also touches on the subject of perfectionism and how being a perfectionist drains the joy out of life. Marissa says always aim for being happy 88%, move out of that perfectionism into joy, and don’t forget to start your day with gratitude.

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