EPISODE · Mar 6, 2025 · 55 MIN
How Curiosity Changed Malcolm Gladwell's Life, And Can Change Yours!
from Hack Your Happiness · host Small Bits of Happiness
Want to know the key to lifelong learning and happiness? Malcolm Gladwell joins Mercedes and Anastasia in this weeks episode of Hack Your Happiness. The bestselling author and podcaster shares how he came to be one of the most influential authors of our time, and small moments that have made a large impact in his life. Malcolm describes why we should all be more curious, and how to seek curiosity daily. Even more, listen to learn what a monoculture is, and how to avoid this social pitfall! Shop our Happiness Products: https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/gifts-for-teenagers-shop-all/Support Us:https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/welcome-to-hack-your-happiness/Visit Malcolm's website: https://www.gladwellbooks.com/Visit the Small Bits of Happiness Website + Join The Happiness Family! https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with professor, neuroscientist, and bestselling author, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett. In this episode you'll discover Dr. Feldman Barrett's advice for managing your emotions, her most surprising research discoveries, and how she came to be one of the most influential figures in understanding emotions: https://open.spotify.com/episode/06kryg38VZ1cDONvr7zoQp?si=KidDAlBuSW-hKkrSDOVhMA(00:00) Intro(01:50) How Malcolm Got Started(03:00) Malcolm's Greatest Challenge(04:46) What Drew Malcolm To This Book Genre?(07:11) The Moment That Made A BIG Impact(11:00) Malcolm's View of Happiness(13:41) What Malcolm Learned From His Dad(15:42) How Can I Have More Positive Interactions?(16:33) Does Empathy Play A Role In Happiness?(19:03) Malcolm's Top Three Tips(20:16) How Malcolm Furthers His Learning(24:27) Malcolm On Starting A Production Company(25:40) How Malcolm Curates A New Book(29:32) Which Case Study Stands Out To Malcolm?(31:53) Monoculture - What It Is + How To Avoid It(35:00) How Can I Embrace My Unique Traits?(37:36) Accessing Your Subconscious Thoughts(42:47) How To Confront Your Mistakes(47:48) A Personal Legacy(49:35) Malcolm To His Teen Self(51:20) What Brings Malcolm A Small Bit of Happiness?(52:06) Malcolm's Motivational Quote(53:31) Key Takeaways
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Want to know the key to lifelong learning and happiness? Malcolm Gladwell joins Mercedes and Anastasia in this weeks episode of Hack Your Happiness. The bestselling author and podcaster shares how he came to be one of the most influential authors of our time, and small moments that have made a large impact in his life. Malcolm describes why we should all be more curious, and how to seek curiosity daily. Even more, listen to learn what a monoculture is, and how to avoid this social pitfall! Shop our Happiness Products: https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/gifts-for-teenagers-shop-all/Support Us:https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/welcome-to-hack-your-happiness/Visit Malcolm's website: https://www.gladwellbooks.com/Visit the Small Bits of Happiness Website + Join The Happiness Family! https://smallbitsofhappiness.com/Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with professor, neuroscientist, and bestselling author, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett. In this episode you'll discover Dr. Feldman Barrett's advice for managing your emotions, her most surprising research discoveries, and how she came to be one of the most influential figures in understanding emotions: https://open.spotify.com/episode/06kryg38VZ1cDONvr7zoQp?si=KidDAlBuSW-hKkrSDOVhMA(00:00) Intro(01:50) How Malcolm Got Started(03:00) Malcolm's Greatest Challenge(04:46) What Drew Malcolm To This Book Genre?(07:11) The Moment That Made A BIG Impact(11:00) Malcolm's View of Happiness(13:41) What Malcolm Learned From His Dad(15:42) How Can I Have More Positive Interactions?(16:33) Does Empathy Play A Role In Happiness?(19:03) Malcolm's Top Three Tips(20:16) How Malcolm Furthers His Learning(24:27) Malcolm On Starting A Production Company(25:40) How Malcolm Curates A New Book(29:32) Which Case Study Stands Out To Malcolm?(31:53) Monoculture - What It Is + How To Avoid It(35:00) How Can I Embrace My Unique Traits?(37:36) Accessing Your Subconscious Thoughts(42:47) How To Confront Your Mistakes(47:48) A Personal Legacy(49:35) Malcolm To His Teen Self(51:20) What Brings Malcolm A Small Bit of Happiness?(52:06) Malcolm's Motivational Quote(53:31) Key Takeaways
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