A Nerd’s Guide to Happiness in Life

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Here's how the world’s SMARTEST people approach HAPPINESS...
It’s often a cliche question. “How can I be happy?” But we can find answers when we approach it intentionally and intelligently. Here’s what researchers have to say on the topic. Here’s 4 equations for how to design your life for happiness.
Link to the article from The Atlantic: “The Three Equations for a Happy Life, Even During a Pandemic”
www.theatlantic.com/family/ar...
Mo Gawdat’s talk: • Solve for Happy: Engin...
Mo Gawdat’s book on Amazon: “Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy” geni.us/kevin-solveforhappy (using this link helps to support me, so thank you if you do that!)
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Thanks to @Softboi and Alex K. for helping me film some shots (before quarantine), and appearing in this video! Check out their channels! Also thanks to Sumhita A. for helping me find some clips for this video :)
And thank YOU so much for your continued support and encouraging messages. It seriously means the world. 🙏
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The video I mentioned at the end (what this channel is all about): • The New "Minimalism" F...
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@jerreyes863 4 года назад

5TH EQUATION: Happiness = Kevin Shen's videos 😂😂😂

@fionamantovan2424 4 года назад

Jer Reyes Sameee

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Jer! Fiona! Hahaha I always look forward to the comments from both of you 😂 Lol I don’t know about that but I won’t argue with you on that one 😂 Thanks bro hahaha

@michael_hayes 4 года назад

Only 2 things we can control in life, our thoughts and our actions.

@ranirathi3379 4 года назад

Amen.

@sumhitaanant4978 4 года назад

This is the best thing I've seen in a while :) Thanks for continuing to spread positivity. Keep being you!! Sending you so much love.

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Right back atcha sister! ❤️ Thanks for being a huge inspiration! 🙏🏼😊 Stay awesome :)

@JeremyYoungWoohoo 4 года назад

Kevin: You can't change your genes. CRISPR-Cas9: Am I a joke to you?

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

HAHAHA I stand corrected 😂

@JeremyYoungWoohoo 4 года назад

@@TheKevinShen ✂🧬

@NenaLavonne 4 года назад

LOVE this. You are a ray of sunshine ☀️

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Thanks Nena! Haha right back atcha :)

@imjustapotato2 Год назад

I have an issue with social anxiety and am having a hard time finding my happiness. But watching this video makes me feel good and it inspires me to be motivated. Try to become a better person for myself and others around me. And to simply just live a good life. Also it's 3am.

@AxelBG 4 года назад

What's up dude i found your channel searching for how to upgrade my studio! You are one of those that deserves a LOT more subs, keep it up man i know it's difficult sometimes but you will for sure get it one day! your content is awesome in all ways, how you record, how you edit and all the time you take to make the videos, i for sure see all that. Saludos amigo!

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Thank you man. I can’t tell you how much I needed to hear this today. Seriously appreciate you taking the time to write this. Saludos my friend 🙏🏼👊🏼

@EricWen 4 года назад

Amazing video Kevin! Truly SO beautiful! Really making me think and feel today.

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Eric!! Coming from you, the ultimate thinker, that's a huge compliment! Thanks man! 😄 That's how I feel about ALL of your videos haha

@HelloImAlexa 4 года назад

I LOVE THIS 😭💙

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Alexa!!! 🙃💙

@LyndonBernardo 4 года назад

Love your content bro! 🤘😁

@ahmadaccino 4 года назад

the idea of accepting the things that is out of our control is a very nice tip. these videos are turning out great man, ur gonna reach 1 mil in no time

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Hey thanks Ahmad! 👊🏼 Appreciate you taking the time to comment, brother :)

@MariaKarpenko 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing 4 useful equations to help us frame and direct our emotions, thoughts, and actions! Great video, Kevin!

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Hey thanks Maria!! 😊

@ChadSterley 4 года назад

Spot on as always brother!

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Chad! Thanks dude! :D

@catarinaassuncao157 4 года назад

This is a great way to stay in love in a time like this. Love is a privilege to have this days. Amazing content as always! Can't wait for the next one. Um abraço enorme.

@m.fakhar5477 4 года назад

Your subjective wellbeing =genetics +circumstances + habits 2:Habits=faith +family +friends +work 3: satisfaction=what you want/ what you have 4: peace= accepting what is/ seeking to control what we can't change

@kathyrngalatis4354 4 года назад

Hi Kevin, I love your content, keep creating your special! Lots of love from Singapore

@TroyEatsWorld 4 года назад

Another incredible video! So many gold nuggets and gems embedded in this vid! ☺️🙏🏼 thank you so much for sharing! The 3rd equation was eye opening, I do agree that consumerism has absorbed society into wanting many unnecessary things, giving consumers a false hope of happiness that is very brittle (just as you said), I agree it’s important to be mindful to reduce our wants and be happier with less. The moment you said to accept what is, will allow you to relax, gave me a mind blown moment! 🤯 that was powerful my friend! 🙏🏼 thank you for sharing this! Also love the reaction videos to your IG Comments! 🙌🏼

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Troy!!! Hey thanks so much dude! Haha appreciate the feedback! 🙏🏼👊🏼:)

@dmusa24 4 года назад

Another great video! 👍

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Thanks bro!! :))

@TrillEstate 4 года назад

I Really enjoy your channel brother!

@bjrnarnordahl8376 4 года назад

I love your content and the way you put your stories together. For the first time I have found a use for the maths lessions in school! 👍

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Bjørnar!! :) Thanks man!! Hahaha 😂

@minimalmomgreece 4 года назад

Thank you for this nice, helpful video

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Thank YOU for watching, Irene! :)

@ShinXiao 3 года назад

Kevin, thanks for this guide. I'm glad I found this video. You have gained a new subscriber =). Keep up the awesome heartfelt content ^_^

@exerciseenlightenment8855 3 года назад

just found you watching your video at the teach.able conference, really excellent....liked your way, you are being authentic. Good person I can see you care and love people. need more from you and more from others. love. Mark

@TheKevinShen 3 года назад

Thank you Mark! 🙏🏼

@DataProfessor 4 года назад

Thanks Kevin for another great video! Agreed, Love the 4th equation. The way of "Wu Wei" (also a great previous video).

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Thanks professor! 😎

@LUKEMELIKIAN 4 года назад

Your videos are really insightful and bring up a lot of topics I also think about - thanks for sharing :)

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Thanks Luke!! Appreciate that! I'm curious if you have any topics you'd like to see me make some videos about :)

@LUKEMELIKIAN 4 года назад

@@TheKevinShen I think one topic could be about figuring out which friends are worthwhile to still keep around. I know getting rid of some friends made my life a lot better lol

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Thanks Luke! Love that! I’ll keep that in mind :) I’d love to hear more about your experiences too - if you care to share more (no pressure) or if you have any other ideas, I’d love to hear them! You can DM me on IG @theKevinShen if that’s easier. Hope you’re doing well brother! Thanks so much again for taking the time!

@HerveDaCosta 4 года назад

Kevin, this is super good. You are so talented. I can't wait to meet you in San Francisco. I am sharing this on my network.

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Hey thanks so much, Hervé! 🙏🏼

@CallyTran 4 года назад

Love what you said. I talk about mindset on my channel and what you pointed out is spot on. Thanks for sharing

@ramodiciliegio 4 года назад

How great to find my own conclusions about happiness explained in one video and backed by science. Thanks for the time you put into this.

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Hey thank you so much!! 😊 Haha you must be a very smart person ;) Thanks for taking the time to make my day. Sending best wishes, my friend!

@ramodiciliegio 4 года назад

@@TheKevinShen I'm not smart. Learnt it through experience, riding the waves of pain and pleasure. :-)

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

😄

@nerdycode 4 года назад

Not sure who would thumbs down this video, you deserve more subscribers! x :)

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

😄 Thanks Rachel!

@vickyedrosolan7902 3 года назад

Overall I love this video . Keep it up .

@leahmacquarrie7492 4 года назад

Yes love the comments! Hugs!

@roncastillo1262 4 года назад

Another great video from you my friend. Made my day once again. :) You know that I'm just new in your channel but i think i'm starting to be not just a subscriber but a follower. Happiness is what everybody wants in this world. Everyone is seeking for it but many of us don't really find true happiness maybe because of our own perception and wrong understanding about happiness. We are called human-being not human-doing. I think that there is a big difference between the two but if you could help me to figure this out, I'll be more grateful. I have a few question and I suggest that you make a Part 2 of this video catering the most relevant questions about this specific topic because I believe that it is a very broad matter to discuss because many people are dying due to unhappiness that leads to depression followed by suicidal thoughts specially now that mos people are more prone to depression because of this crisis. If things and MONEY can satisfy and give us happiness why there are people who are rich, I mean very rich who wants more and more and not satisfied with what they have. If FAME can give someone happiness why there are a lot of cases especially celebrities who are so famous but eventually they committed suicide and most them before they died said they feel so empty and worthless. I think even POWER or POSITION can't really give someone happiness. Sorry if I'm being too vocal here brother. Last question. Why people seek happiness?. Thank you so much Kevin. I'm so inspired to write right now and even more curious. Even its hard for me to do it because we have a different language and I'm not really good in English. Keep inspiring us!

@roncastillo1262 4 года назад

Notice here

@MALLUPLATO 4 года назад

I have came here after watching that youtube studio setup video, man you should focus on tech because that's what I wanna listen from you, namaste your explanation is crisp, and focused please do tech and other stuff reviews

@betts258 4 года назад

being grateful helps to be happy : all about dancing in the rain !

@paszti96 3 года назад

Video: Guide to happiness in life Me @4:30: fuck I should wash the dishes

@vipkidwithweston804 4 года назад

Great video! All of those equations make sense. P.S. - your camera presence is legit. I'm still working on mine 🤣 . . . How long did it take you to feel comfortable on camera?

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Hey Weston! Thanks so much, brother! :) Hahaha all I can say is it's a long editing process and I've still got a long ways to go, but I'm gradually learning to get more comfortable with not judging myself. Checked out your channel and you're great on camera dude!!

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

I realized I totally didn't respond to your question haha 😅 I've been on youtube on and off since like 2008 so I can't say exactly when since it was mingled in with just growing more comfortable with myself as a person, but if I were to give a number... it took me probably about a year or two? I'm still really uncomfortable when I'm on camera and don't have the opportunity to edit myself afterwards lol so let me know if you come across any advice on that front too, I could probably use it :P

@fionamantovan2424 4 года назад

So we reached this point in math, when we don't work with numbers anymore? O.o Jk, fantastic topic, Kevin and so great made!! And my heart melted when you mentioned my comment! Thank you so much and lots of lots of love♥

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Haha 😄 Thank you Fiona! And I mean it! I see how you’re encouraging others in the comments of all of my videos and that seriously means the world. Thank you my friend :)♥️ Hope you’re doing well!

@parikshitrajpara3699 4 года назад

That guy drinking coca in the ad you showed at first is an actor from my college.

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Haha wow what are the chances!

@HerveDaCosta 4 года назад

OK. Got the point; I should definitely get on Instagram...

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

😄

@cpodhorsky 4 года назад

Kevin - What wonderful video! I can’t tell you how important your messages are and how true they ring. I would like to add a link to your channel in the RU-vid messages I am sending out to our students. Is that is ok? I know it will resonate with them as much as it has for me. Be Well !!

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Thank you so much, Chuck! Your comments really mean a lot 🙏🏼 You may absolutely link to any of my youtube content any time. The work you are doing for your students is so important, and it would be a pleasure to be of help in whatever way I can through my videos. Stay awesome :)

@cpodhorsky 4 года назад

Kevin Shen I just added your link to my video. A question, your videos look so good (along with you powerful message). While mine started as informational for our students, any bits of advice would be greatly appreciated. I am just getting into a new creative side for me and love learning new ways of thinking and creating. I am open to ideas and suggestions.

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Hey thanks so much! Absolutely! What camera do you film with? I poked around your videos just now and first off, great job getting started! I love your background setup. You can play with getting closer to the camera so you get some nicer blur in the background and it’s easier to guide the viewer’s eye to what is most important - your face. You can also play with adding some faint music in the background to add a sense of pacing which will make your videos a bit more sticky so students will watch more of it and for longer. I saw you just followed me on IG so feel free to DM me there anytime if you have more questions!

@ems121 4 года назад

Hi Kevin! 😊

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Hi Emmy! :D

@luketheorange 4 года назад

Great video Kevin, but isn't happiness directly linked with views on RU-vid?

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

😂😂😂

@SteveBlethyn 4 года назад

Awesome as always. Hmm? Hug suit, I'll get a team on it 😁

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

HAHAHA YESSSS!!! 😂

@autumngreenleaf3390 4 года назад

Thanks. Sorry but I have to disagree Contentment =/= Happiness.

@TheKevinShen 4 года назад

Hey thanks for sharing! Curious to hear what you mean :) Would you mind elaborating?

@autumngreenleaf3390 4 года назад

@@TheKevinShen Contentment does not equal happiness. It's difficult to explain exactly, but happiness is a deep feeling of gladness. Contentment is more about your surrender to circumstances and to be alright with it. It's about a choice. Hope that helps.