Today's guest is one of my role models, author and lecturer Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar. Tal taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages and have appeared on best-sellers lists around the world.Tal is a true ally in the shift to use science to legitimize the value of the pursuit of happiness. This episode is packed with practical takeaways on creating and maintaining a prolonged happiness, especially during this difficult time of pandemic.Listen as Tal shares:His answer to the "three secrets of happiness" (hint: reality)The perils of blindly following the media's "magnifying glass" effect in times of widespread fearThe Three R's you need to create lasting changeThe paradigm shifting possibility of Post Traumatic Growth as an outcome of hardshipThis episode is part of our Silver Linings theme.Instagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatConnect with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar on Facebook @DrTalBenShahar, Instagram at @happiertv, Twitter @TalBenShahar, and at talbenshahar.comDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Monday and Thursday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy.