30 Days To Happiness Podcast

The Happiness Formula Nobody Taught You About Money & Time With Lloyd Ross

Holly Smith Season 4 Episode 114

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What if the reason you’re not happier… is because you’re chasing happiness like it’s the starting line — not the result?

In this episode, I sit down with Lloyd (author + high performer) for a conversation that goes way deeper than the usual “do this habit, feel better” advice.

We talk about the uncomfortable truth that some people unconsciously pay to stay the victim, because it becomes an identity… and identities can be addictive.

Then we flip the whole happiness conversation on its head:

Happiness is a lagging indicator — like money.

Which means if you keep obsessing over the outcome (“Where’s the happiness?”), you’ll miss the inputs that actually create it.

Inside this episode we cover:

  • Why accountability = freedom (and why most people avoid it)
  • The concept of happiness as an output, not an input
  • The quote: “Your soul needs time to catch up to your body” (and why it hits so hard)
  • The book that changed everything: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
  • Contentment, ambition, and why “success” without peace is a trap
  • Lloyd’s definition of happiness: no commute, meaningful work, and a life built for joy

If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still feel restless, rushed, or like happiness keeps moving… this one will land.

🎙️ Listen now — and if this episode helps, share it with someone who’s been living life on fast-forward.

And make sure to follow Lloyd Ross and get a copy of his new book! 

Become Time Rich https://www.amazon.com.au/Become-Time-Rich-Getting-Wealthy/dp/1394337515

Follow Lloyd Here - https://www.instagram.com/lloydjamesross?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Here's how I can help you make 2025 the best year of your life...


1. Listen to The 30 Days To Happiness Podcast or get The Book HERE


2. I am opening the doors to The Happiness Formula where I will give you the exact process to free up 10 hours in your week, achieve your goals 10 x faster and make 2025 the best year of your life. DM me on instagram or linkedin with the word '2025'  for an invite. 


3. Work with me privately to turn your work days into a productive machine leaving you with more time to spend on doing what ever the heck you want whilst making more money.  Email me at holly@30daystohappiness.com.au with 'I'm In' for your next step.