Katie Reed

“Take away that thought of what might happen in the future, and it won’t make you suffer.” In this very moment there is absolutely nothing wrong at all. Live”
― Mo Gawdat, Solve For Happy: An original, insightful guide to finding joy

“What’s the best that can happen? That is the question to ask. What”
― Mo Gawdat, Solve For Happy: An original, insightful guide to finding joy

“For human beings, simply put, the default state is happiness. If you don’t believe me, spend a little time with a human fresh from the factory, an infant or toddler. Obviously, there’s a lot of crying and fussing associated with the start-up phase of little humans, but the fact is, as long as their most basic needs are met—no immediate hunger, no immediate fear, no scary isolation, no physical pain or enduring sleeplessness—they live in the moment, perfectly happy.”
― Mo Gawdat, Solve For Happy: An original, insightful guide to finding joy

“It’s like living underwater while wearing heavy shoes. Everything around you is hazy, unfamiliar, and heavy. It’s hard to move or function naturally. You feel fatigued as you push against the viscosity of the water. You feel the pressure of the depth and the lack of oxygen to breathe. Your eyes burn with the salty water, but you keep trying to find your way, totally exhausted and performing below your best.”
― Mo Gawdat, Solve For Happy: An original, insightful guide to finding joy