S3E92 — MNTL Game x Truckers Standing Together (TST)“Is Happiness a Choice?” | Mental Game Podcast

🎙️ S3E92 — MNTL Game x Truckers Standing Together (TST)
“Is Happiness a Choice?” | Mental Game Podcast

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of The MNTL Game Podcast—where mindset meets real life.
Today, we’re diving deep into one of the biggest mental health questions people ask:

👉 Is happiness a choice… or a result of our circumstances?

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🧠 Introduction

Welcome to another powerful episode of the Mental Game Podcast, where we explore the real-life challenges, wins, and mindset shifts that shape who we become. In this week’s episode, we unpack a profound topic that affects every one of us:

Is happiness something we choose—or something we’re shaped into?

Joined by MNTL Game, Ulerick, and Charleston White Jr., this conversation cuts deep into mindset, upbringing, emotional resilience, and the realities of life in our community.

🗣️ 1. Defining Happiness

We kick off by breaking down what happiness actually is.
MNTL Game defines it as:

“A state of wellbeing and contentment—joy, satisfaction, and emotional stability.”

This sets the stage for understanding how culture, upbringing, and life experiences influence our ability to feel and sustain happiness.

🌱 2. The Role of Genetics & Environment

The crew digs into research showing happiness is influenced by:

50% genetics

10% life circumstances

40% intentional actions

This sparks a deep conversation about:

• How much control we really have
• How childhood environments shape us
• Why gratitude often grows from humble beginnings
• Why abundance can create comparison and discontent
• And how your roots shape your outlook on joy

💡 3. Is Happiness a Choice?

Don breaks it down simply:

“Everything else is a choice—whether you’re happy or you’re not.”

The group discusses:

• How choosing happiness is a daily decision
• Why happiness is often a learned skill, not a feeling
• How trauma and struggle make the choice harder—but not impossible
• What it looks like to choose peace over chaos

🔄 4. Contentment vs. Happiness

Ulerick makes a key point:

Contentment is a form of happiness.

The episode explores:

• The difference between being happy and being satisfied
• Why contentment doesn’t mean you stop growing
• How to appreciate where you are while working toward more

🧩 5. Practical Steps to Build Happiness

The hosts share real, actionable ways to boost happiness daily:

• Practicing gratitude
• Building healthy relationships
• Creating a supportive environment
• Setting personal goals
• Choosing peace over unnecessary drama
• Focusing on what you can control, not what you can’t

🎲 Fun Segment – Random Question of the Day

“If a random person came up and said, ‘Hey man… I had a bad day. Can I get a hug?’
Are you hugging them or not?”

Plus: Black-culture-funny questions, rapid fire, and a few wild hypotheticals to lighten the mood.

🔚 Conclusion

As we close out, the message is clear:

Happiness isn’t just an emotion—it’s a decision shaped by genetics, environment, mindset, and daily intentional choices.

Take time to reflect on your life, your habits, and the choices you make every day.
You have more power over your happiness than you think.

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