Episode · The Rubin Report · 2024-06-02
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Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Gad Saad about the increasing challenges of speaking out in academia and society; the frustration of being ignored despite long-standing warnings about cultur
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Own book The Saad Truth about Happiness
“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.”
Own book The Saad Truth about Happiness
“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.”
Own book The Saad Truth about Happiness
“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.”
Own book The Saad Truth about Happiness
“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.”
Own book The Saad Truth about Happiness
“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.”