Episode 57: Happiness Isn’t a Reward—It’s a Skill

🎙️ Episode Summary

What if happiness wasn’t a byproduct of success—but the foundation for it? In this episode, Coach Mo sits down with Edwin Edebiri, Global Chief Happiness Officer and founder of the I Am Happy Project, to explore why energy protection starts with mastering your inner joy. Edwin breaks down the science and soul of happiness as a learnable skill, not a fleeting emotion. From preventing burnout to building purpose-aligned businesses, this conversation unpacks how to train your mind to be happy—even when life gets heavy. If you’ve ever said, “I’ll be happy when...”, this episode flips the script. Success without joy isn’t success. It’s burnout in disguise.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Flip the Formula: Happiness Fuels Success
  Most people chase success to become happy—but Edwin explains why happiness is the starting line, not the reward.

• Happiness is a Skill, Not a Mood
  Emotional energy can be trained. Through small practices like the 24-Hour Happiness Promise and gratitude, happiness becomes a muscle.

• The Cost of Ignoring Joy
  High achievers often delay happiness in pursuit of more—but burnout, emptiness, and mistrust await if joy is left behind.

• Business Can Be Built on Happiness
  The Happpreneur movement shows how integrating wellbeing into professional life boosts performance, resilience, and relationships.

• Energy Protection Starts with Alignment
  When your actions align with your core values, happiness becomes natural. Scarcity, competition, and stress lose their grip.