We all chase happiness, but what if we've been looking in the wrong places? In this episode, entrepreneur and author Leighton Campbell breaks down the biggest misconceptions about happiness and reveals what really leads to lasting joy. We discuss the science of happiness, overcoming adversity, and why success alone won’t make you happy. Leighton also shares insights from his book, The Happiness Formula, and offers practical steps to rethink fulfillment in your own life.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction – Have We Been Lied to About Happiness?
01:27 Leighton’s Personal Journey to Finding Joy
03:09 The Real Difference Between Happiness and Joy
05:52 The Biggest Myths About Happiness
07:30 What We Actually Need to Feel Fulfilled
09:08 Can You Be Happy During Hard Times?
12:46 Finding Happiness in Unlikely Places (Including Prison)
18:20 Lessons from Personal Struggles and Reflections
45:36 Embracing Stoicism: How to Accept Life’s Impermanence
46:29 Grief, Loss, and the Hardships of Letting Go
47:43 Why Writing The Happiness Formula Changed Everything
48:35 The 3 Levels of Happiness and How to Reach Them
50:26 How to Keep Happiness from Slipping Away
51:50 Staying Positive Through Life’s Biggest Challenges
55:42 How to Prepare Yourself for Life’s Unexpected Hardships
01:17:22 The Reality of Division in America – and How It Affects Happiness
01:33:16 Core Memories, Parenting, and the Happiness We Pass On
01:41:58 Society’s Happiness Crisis: What Needs to Change
01:52:48 Final Thoughts: Rethinking Everything You Know About Happiness
02:06:44 Book Promotion & Where to Learn More