3666: The Secret to Happiness by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Mindfulness and Gratitude

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🗓️ 13 July 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3666: Courtney Carver shares a timeless parable that reveals how true happiness comes from balancing life’s responsibilities with the beauty and wonder that surrounds us. Through simplicity and intentional living, she encourages us to clear the clutter, both physical and mental, to make space for joy right now, rather than waiting for the “perfect” moment. This is an inspiring reminder to focus on what matters most while fully embracing the present. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bemorewithless.com/the-secret-to-happiness Quotes to ponder: "The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon." "Imagine dumping everything in your life that is meaningless. Everything that you don’t do for love. What would be leftover?" "I can tell you with great conviction that it’s time to be happy right now." Episode references: The Alchemist: https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0061122416 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:00.6	This is Optimal Living Daily, The Secret to Happiness, by Courtney Carver of Bmoreless.com,
1:08.1	and I'm Justin Mollock, your host and narrator.
1:10.8	And we're going to get right to it as we optimize your life.
1:17.6	The Secret to Happiness by Courtney Carver of be more with less.com.
1:23.3	I'd like to tell you a story.
1:25.7	A certain shopkeeper sent his son to learn about the secret of
1:29.4	happiness from the wisest man in the world. The lad wandered through the desert for 40 days and
1:35.9	finally came upon a beautiful castle high atop a mountain. It was there that the wise man lived.
1:42.7	Rather than finding a saintly man, though, our hero on entering
1:47.1	the main room of the castle saw a hive of activity. Tradesmen came and went, people were conversing
1:54.3	in the corners, a small orchestra was playing soft music, and there was a table covered with platters
1:59.8	of the most delicious food in that
2:01.6	part of the world. The wise man conversed with everyone, and the boy had to wait for two
2:06.7	hours before it's his turn to be given the man's attention. The wise man listened attentively
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