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February 17, 2025 40 mins

What if your worst failure came true? Perhaps you would tumble into a dark depression. And how would you climb out?

Zach White's journey from the rock bottom of his worst failure to happiness coach reveals the transformative power of choosing our own emotions in the face of adversity. 

Discover how crushing comfort and living on purpose can lead to authentic happiness and deeper connections in every aspect of your life.

0:00 Introduction

5:34 Hitting rock bottom and the power of honesty

11:19 The importance of humility in relationships

15:54 Crushing comfort and creating courage

26:38 Transforming your body through discomfort

35:49 Loving yourself through life's challenges

38:23 Connecting with Zach and career growth opportunities

Resources Mentioned:

The Happy Engineer Podcast

Lifestyle Engineering coaching program

Text "lifestyle" to 55444 for a free career growth audit

Ready to live a life of Conscious Happiness? Get the book: Good Mood Revolution: Igniting the Power of Conscious Happiness at https://a.co/d/2pgzwpU

What is your Good Mood Superpower? Take the Good Mood Assessment to learn your positive strengths here: https://mattoneill.com/good-mood-assessment/

Ready to elevate your happiness? Consider how 1on1 Happiness Coaching with Matt O’Neill could change your outlook on life. Learn more at https://mattoneill.com/coaching/

About the Guest

Zach White is a former mechanical engineer turned happiness coach and lifestyle engineering expert. After experiencing burnout and divorce, Zach discovered the keys to authentic happiness and now helps engineering and technology leaders create fulfilling careers and lives. He is the host of The Happy Engineer podcast and founder of a coaching program that empowers professionals to crush comfort and live on purpose.

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