Remember when we were children playing all day long, then returning home to a delicious meal and a comfortable bed? No responsibilities, no worries about money, and no anxiety about what the future holds. Those were the good times. The great news? It’s not impossible to live a relaxed life of genuine happiness as a successful adult — just like when you were a kid! In this episode of We’re Talking Shift, Dr Srikumar Rao, founder of The Rao Institute, joins us for a joyful conversation about shifting to happiness. From our mental chatter to being present, he talks about the core concepts we need to understand to shift our realities to happiness. Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:

1. Become aware of the underlying stress and tension that’s pulling us away from happiness.
2. Discover the core concepts that will guide you on your shift to happiness.
3. Learn to live in gratitude by using your flashlight of awareness. Shine your light on what matters most as you rebuild your happy reality.

Resources

• Connect with Dr Rao:
  • The Rao Institute Website 
  • Email 
• Are YOU Ready to Succeed? by Dr Srikumar Rao 
• Happiness at Work by Dr Srikumar Rao
• Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz

Episode Highlights
[03:23] How Dr Srikumar Rao Became Known as the Happiness Guru
[08:42] Minding Your Mental Chatter
[16:43] Rebuilding Your Mental Models
[22:06] Breaking Out of Your Me-Centered Universe
[28:22] Cultivating Presence Right Here Right Now
[32:58] Shining Your Flashlight of Awareness on the Good Things
[39:39] Dr Rao Going Rogue in the World’s Top Business Schools

About Dr Srikumar Rao
Dr. Srikumar Rao is the founder of The Rao Institute and creator of the pioneering course, Creativity & Personal Mastery which he teaches at the world’s top business schools. His course became one of the most popular and was featured in multiple publications. He is also a speaker, author, consultant, and executive coach to entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives. He has helped people all over the world on their journey to resilience and genuine happiness.