What if the secret to true happiness wasn't making more money, but managing your expectations?

In this episode of the Business Brains and BS Podcast, we explore a powerful quote from comedian Jimmy Carr: "Happiness is your current situation minus expectations". Join us as we unpack the psychological trap of "keeping up with the Joneses," the biology of "avoiding threats vs. pursuing rewards," and why downsizing a lifestyle can sometimes lead to an upgrading of the soul.

We share personal stories about leaving the security of corporate America, the fear of starting a business (Evolution Mental Health Services), and the "pruning" process required to grow into the person you were meant to be.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• Why "worst-case scenarios" aren't as scary as they seem once you accept your current reality.
• How advertising and social media manipulate our biological survival instincts by turning rewards into perceived threats.
• The difference between "Revenue vs. Profit" and why revenue is often just vanity.
• Why "pruning" your life—cutting back on material things or old habits—is necessary for the next level of growth.

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• 0:00 – Intro: The Happiness Formula ($Reality - Expectations$)
• 1:40 – Redefining the "Worst Case Scenario" through Acceptance
• 3:30 – Corporate Success vs. Internal Happiness
• 4:50 – The "Lexus" Trap: Social Media and External Expectations
• 6:20 – The Security of a Corporate Paycheck vs. the Freedom of Ownership
• 7:45 – The Emotional Impact of Downsizing to Start a Business
• 9:15 – Survival Biology: Avoiding Threats vs. Pursuing Rewards
• 11:00 – Ancient Nomadic Tribes: Why we fear Social Ostracization
• 13:20 – The "Green Lamborghini" Problem: When Goals become Threats
• 14:40 – Fear-Based Marketing: Decoding Home Security and Political Ads
• 16:50 – "Nights of the Round Table": Fitting in during Junior High
• 18:30 – Revenue is Vanity, Profit is Sanity, Cash is King
• 20:00 – You are the Average of the Five People you spend time with
• 21:50 – Reaching the Top: Why the "Clinical Director" role felt like a dead end
• 23:10 – Evolution Mental Health Services: The Story behind the Name
• 24:30 – Pruning the Plant: Cutting back to grow bigger

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