Ep 0094 Non-Verbal Communication and the Secret to Happiness with Dr. Garrison

Non-Verbal Communication and the

Secret to Happiness

Take away: Your non verbal communication signals your true thoughts. Balance is the key to happiness.

Action step: When you are talking to people pay attention to their body language.

Money Learnings: Dr. Garrison is the youngest of 5 kids and they didn’t talk much about money as he was growing up. During his teenage years life changed and they began to talk a lot about money.

Bio: Dr. John Paul Garrison is a licensed psychologist, psychotherapist, psychological assessment expert, and published author practicing in Roswell, Georgia. He has a background in clinical, forensic, and organizational psychology. In addition to being in private practice, he is an expert in detecting deception and nonverbal behaviors. He also developed ARC Analysis which is a system for law enforcement to identify and think through concerning nonverbal behaviors they observe. He has received specialized training in counter-terrorism by current and former members of the US intelligence community. Dr. Garrison is a panelist for Reddit as a cognitive psychology expert. Dr. Garrison has also extensively studied the language and culture of South Korea for over a decade.

Highlights from this episode:

How growing up without a lot of money has helped him now as an adult.
What is non verbal communication?
Where in the brain are communication signals expressed and interpreted.
How we interpret the non verbal signals.
Some of the most common non verbal expressions and what they mean.
How to make yourself appear more open and honest.
The power of mirroring.
Dr. Garrison’s work with law enforcement and the ARC System. Action, Reason, Concern
Why we need awareness of the world around us and how to stay in the present moment.
How to relax in the midst of all the noise.
Pleasure and relaxation are different concepts.
Certain emotions are not compatible.
What does happiness mean and how do we achieve it?
Balance is the key to happiness!
The difference between coaching and therapy.
The biggest issues business leaders face in life.
Who is the master of balance in life?
Trust is required for feedback and connection.
How do we change our core beliefs?
Be aware of your thoughts and where they come from.
Create the time and space to think and question.