Book · 2023 · Philosophy
The Saad Truth about Happiness
8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life
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You know, you just wrote a book called The Saad Truth About Happiness, that's coming out July 25th, I believe, and you know, it is the case that I think you're a credible observer on that front.
Jordan Peterson · The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast · Jul 2023 Listen at 3:24 Where and when it comes up
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Why people recommend it
The Saad Truth about Happiness by Gad Saad is a self-help and behavioral psychology book that outlines practical secrets for navigating life and achieving genuine personal well-being. Jordan Peterson enthusiastically recommended Gad Saad's book on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast near the end of an episode, suggesting that miserable or cynical listeners pick up a copy to learn a few valuable tips. Megyn Kelly similarly championed the book on The Practical Wisdom and The Megyn Kelly Show, strongly advising her audience to buy it both for actionable happiness advice and because it offers an exceptionally fun read. Joe Rogan also discussed the publication with the author on The Joe Rogan Experience, highlighting its specific release date and its core premise of providing eight distinct secrets for leading a successful, well-balanced life. Throughout these discussions, the podcast hosts celebrate Gad Saad as a credible observer of human behavior who bridges academic insight with accessible life advice. The collective recommendation of the book centers on its ability to offer an uplifting, humorous, and psychologically grounded roadmap for individuals struggling with modern existential discontent and looking to cultivate daily joy.
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Jordan Peterson That's The Sad Truth About Happiness. You said it comes out on July 25th. And so, those of you out there wh… 2
Discussed
“You know, you just wrote a book called The Saad Truth About Happiness, that's coming out July 25th, I believe, and you know, it is the case that I think you're a credible observer on that front”
Recommended
“That's The Sad Truth About Happiness. You said it comes out on July 25th. And so, those of you out there who are pouting way miserably and wretchedly might want to go pick up that book and see if you can pick up a tip or two.”
Megyn Kelly It's called the sad like double A like God's last name sad truth about happiness You want to buy it because… 1
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“It's called the sad like double A like God's last name sad truth about happiness You want to buy it because you want to be happier You want to buy because it's a fun read”
Joe Rogan oh you got a new book dropping up dropping on May 14th on happiness sad truth 2 A's about happiness eight s… 1
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“oh you got a new book dropping up dropping on May 14th on happiness sad truth 2 A's about happiness eight secrets for leading a good life”
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“He also wrote a book gad called the sad truth about happiness.”
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“Gad Saad is Visiting Professor and Global Ambassador at Northwood University, and an expert in the application of evolutionary psychology in marketing and consumer behavior. He is the host of "The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad" podcast, and the author of several books, including "The Saad Truth about Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life."”
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“In the last chapter of my happiness book, I quote Victor Frankl, who says that pursuing success should not be the primary aim, but rather a consequence of making the right decisions. I suggest swapping 'success' with 'happiness' in that quote, as that's exactly my perspective.”
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“I discuss how choosing the right spouse and profession can lead to immense happiness or misery in my book. There's much detail involved in making those choices, but I also talk about approaching life with a playful mindset.”
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“I talk about mindset shifts that can help prevent these types of regrets in my book. The divide today reflects a broader societal mindset: between those who feel victimized versus those who are empowered to take action with purpose.”
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“In contrast, the stories I’ve shared about those two men in my book have energized students, showing them that it’s possible to achieve incredible things, no matter your age. Biden’s attitude is the exact opposite; he’s telling a generation that they’re victims stuck in an oppressive system, and that’s nauseating.”
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“That’s a good segue to my book, where I explore the connection between political orientation and happiness. Research consistently shows that conservatives score higher in happiness than liberals or progressives.”
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“it's actually in the last chapter of the happiness book”
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“I am Dave Rubin, and joining me today is an evolutionary behavioral scientist, an author of the brand new book, "The Saad Truth About Happiness," and possibly, just possibly.”
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“I actually discuss this in quite a bit of detail in the book. You've met her, you know, on numerous occasions.”
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“So to those social media, you know, sullen folks, listen to these two stories. So in the last chapter of "The Saad Truth about Happiness," I discuss two powerful stories that capture the mindset that is the antithesis of those people on social media.”
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“Today I'm speaking with my friend Dr. Gad Saad, professor at Concordia University, researcher, podcaster, and author of the new book, The Saad Truth About Happiness, Eight Secrets for Leading the Good Life.”
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“he's here to discuss his new book The sad truth about happiness eight secrets for leading the good life foreign”
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“he's here to discuss his new book The sad truth about happiness eight secrets for leading the good life”
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“maybe now I engage in some Shameless plugging I then shared a link to my book I said you really need to read this book”
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“July 25th is the release of my latest book right here's a copy for you sir thank you very much the sad truth about happiness eight secrets for leading the good life”
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“so I actually I I wrote maybe it was Shameless plugging of my book but I I responded to Rob R I said let me send you a copy of my book”
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“so for example I think someone had retweeted you know promotional thing about my book and someone said you know why are you promoting the Jew”
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“I mean I don't remember exactly although I quoted in the book on happiness because I'm basically arguing don't don't live your life”
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“so that here perfect segue into one of the chapters of the book I talk about everything in moderation which of course Aristotle already talked about the golden mean”
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“speaking of Blake Lively I actually have her in the current book that came out today as a a manifestation of a truly beautiful woman”
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“and I discuss it actually in in my current book on happiness talking about gratitude”
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“and your new book is available right now as of today”
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“so I argue in the parasitic mind that our critical thinking expects the same thing”
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“and what you write which by the way i want to give you a copy of the parasitic mind with a autograph please don't sell it on ebay”
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“uh i like it the parasitic mind mask excellent”
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“and author of the new book, "The Parasitic Mind: "How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense".”
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“we've got your book The consuming Instinct a signed copy for you”