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Office Hours with Arthur BrooksThe 8 Life Lessons that Hoda Kotb FollowsIn this episode of Office Hours, I sit down with my friend Hoda Kotb and talk about how we meet change when it shows up uninvited. Hoda has lived through transitions that resist simple narratives. Early rejection in her career. Public reinvention. Serious illness. Grief. Becoming a parent later in life. Each chapter forced a decision about how to move forward when there were no clear answers.Hoda is known to millions as the longtime co-anchor of NBC’s Today Show and as the host of Making Space. In our conversation, those titles matter less than the li...
2026-01-051h 02Office Hours with Arthur Brooks3 Ways to Set Smarter New Year’s ResolutionsEvery New Year, we set ambitious goals. Unfortunately, most of our resolutions fade faster than we would like to admit.In this episode of Office Hours, I explain why New Year’s resolutions so often fail. This isn’t a question of discipline per se. Instead, our failure occurs because of the way we frame our goals (and how we sometimes set the wrong goals in the first place). I explain how these forces leave us feeling discouraged and stuck.The good news: there’s a better way to set and achieve your New Year’s resolu...
2025-12-2935 min
Squawk PodHoliday Gratitude & Happiness with Arthur Brooks 12/26/25Happiness guru and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks discusses generosity, family, and gratitude this Boxing Day, and 5 New Digital founder Michael Zakkour shares insights about the holiday shopping season, including the retail winners across luxury and budget sectors. Plus, the news headlines that got us Squawking: a winter storm warning in the Northeast, U.S. military strikes in Nigeria, and one very lucky Poweball ticket holder. Michael Zakkour - 10:25Arthur Brooks - 20:45 In this episode:Arthur Brooks, @arthurbrooksLeslie Picker, @LesliePickerContessa Brewer, @contessabrewer
2025-12-2628 min
The Audio Browser#377 ‒ Special episode: Understanding true happiness and the tools to cultivate a meaningful life—insights from past interviews with Arthur Brooks Podcast: The Peter Attia Drive (LS 73 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: #377 ‒ Special episode: Understanding true happiness and the tools to cultivate a meaningful life—insights from past interviews with Arthur BrooksPub date: 2025-12-22Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this special episode of The Drive, Peter presents a curated "best of" conversation with bestselling author...
2025-12-241h 39
AI Podcast Summaries from Transcripted.ai (VIDEO)Find Meaning Before Dawn — The Tim Ferriss Show (Arthur Brooks, 4-min Digest)What if the secret to purpose, creativity, and resilience is built into your morning? This 4-minute summary condenses Tim Ferriss’s 2-hour conversation with Arthur Brooks into the essential habits and insights for meaning, mental health, and peak performance. Learn Arthur’s routine—from Brahma Muhurta and a strength-plus-Zone-2 workout to a “holy half hour” of reflection, strategic nutrition, and four hours of distraction-free deep work—and how these support creativity and wellbeing. Discover Brooks’s three components of meaning (coherence, purpose, significance), the simple marriage rituals that deepen attachment, and his practical formula for reducing suffering. Tim Ferriss and Arthur Brooks...
2025-12-2304 min
The Tim Ferriss Show#841: Arthur Brooks — Finding The Meaning of Your Life, The Poet's Protocol, The Holy Half-Hour, and Why Your Suffering is SacredArthur C. Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. His next book, The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness, will be released on March 31, 2026.This episode is brought to you by:Humann’s SuperBeets Sport for endurance and recovery: https://humann.com/timMonarch track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: https://www.monarch.com/timAG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://drinkag1.com/timCoyote the card game, which I co-created with Exploding Kittens: https://coyotegame.com
2025-12-232h 10Office Hours with Arthur BrooksMy 4-Step Method for Making the Holidays BetterDoes Christmas never live up to the version you remember from childhood? Or does it bring up painful memories that keep you stuck in the past? Or maybe you’re like I once was, feeling more like a curmudgeon than a bundle of holiday cheer.In this episode of Office Hours, I explain why the holidays so often surface disappointment, sadness, and annoyance, and what research on memory reveals about why this happens. I share ways to reframe difficult memories, and my Christmas protocol, designed to help quiet the noise, focus on what truly matters, and move th...
2025-12-2234 min
The Peter Attia DriveSpecial episode: Understanding true happiness and the tools to cultivate a meaningful life—insights from past interviews with Arthur Brooks View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this special episode of The Drive, Peter presents a curated "best of" conversation with bestselling author and previous guest Arthur Brooks, organized around four core themes: happiness itself, the forces that undermine it, the tools and practices that help cultivate it, and the courage required to live and love well. The episode brings together the most meaningful moments from two past interviews into a single, focused discussion that distills Brooks...
2025-12-221h 39Office Hours with Arthur Brooks3 Ways to Want Less and Be HappierSatisfaction is one of the three macronutrients of happiness, yet it has a way of slipping through our fingers. We reach a long-awaited goal, feel a brief lift, and then find ourselves wanting something more. In this episode of Office Hours, I explore why this happens and how our ancient impulses keep pulling us back toward craving and comparison. I talk about the tendencies that erode our sense of fulfillment and why relying on achievement or recognition for lasting joy never works. I share three practical ways to train your brain to want less. As al...
2025-12-1558 minOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksThe 3 Macronutrients of Happiness, and How to Measure YoursEveryone wants to be happier—but too often we go chasing things that make us miserable instead.In this episode of Office Hours, I break down the three big elements—what I call “macronutrients”—that you must have to live a happy life: enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning. I offer practical ways to strengthen each macronutrient in your own life and revisit the concept of emotional profiles. I help you think about your unique experience of positive and negative emotions, how to lean into your strengths, and how to manage your weaknesses.And one exciting bonus: My team an...
2025-12-0856 min
The Unplanned Podcast with Matt & AbbyHarvard Professor: Why marriages fail & the science of happiness w/ Arthur BrooksArthur Brooks is is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, a Harvard professor, columnist of the popular "How To Build A Life" in The Atlantic, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 15 books.
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2025-12-031h 31Office Hours with Arthur BrooksThe Truth About Creativity, Aging, and Discipline: From the World’s Best-Selling Author (James Patterson)Creativity might not make you happier, but it can make you less unhappy. We know this from research.When people recall moments of creativity, their symptoms of anxiety and depression decrease, and well-being improves. Brain scans show that creative work activates the same regions of the brain as meditation, which helps to relieve the burdens of life. Millions of people now use creative practices simply to feel steadier in a chaotic world.So what does a life built around creativity actually look like?In this episode of Office Hours, I sit d...
2025-12-0150 minOffice Hours with Arthur Brooks5 Steps Toward a More Grateful LifeThe benefits of gratitude aren’t exactly a secret, but many of us still think of it as some kind of fixed personality trait. Some people seem to be born grateful, while the rest of us feel like we’re the ones who automatically notice what’s wrong. It’s true that we all have different affect profiles, but gratitude works the same way happiness does. It’s a skill you can train, and it becomes more powerful the more you practice it.In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through my 5-step gratitude protocol. Thes...
2025-11-2441 minOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksMy 9-Step Evening Protocol for More Happiness and Better SleepWant to make your own evening protocol? Download Arthur’s guide to help you get started: https://www.arthurbrooks.com/evening-protocols. Most of us know how important it is to start the day well, but ending it well is what sets up your morning for success. A few weeks ago, I shared my 6-step morning protocol for managing mood and maximizing creativity. This week, I share its companion: my evening protocol.In this episode, I walk through 9 science-based steps for ending the day with calm and contentment, from simple habits that prepare the body for res...
2025-11-1754 minOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksA 5-Step Approach to Ending Your Phone AddictionOur phones make life easier in countless ways. They connect us, inform us, and keep our lives running. But they also creep into every quiet moment, stealing our focus and dulling the satisfaction we find in real experiences.In this episode of Office Hours, I talk about how our phones tap into the brain’s reward system and what we can do to reclaim control. I am not suggesting that you give up your devices entirely, since that is likely unrealistic for most people. Instead, I offer simple guardrails that help you enjoy the benefits of technology wi...
2025-11-1044 minOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksFour Practical Ways to Live Like a Stoic with Ryan HolidayMany people think Stoicism is about suppressing emotions or accepting suffering with a stiff upper lip. But it’s really about learning to live well, to find peace, courage, and happiness in a chaotic world.In this episode of Office Hours, I sit down with my friend Ryan Holiday, bestselling author and modern Stoic who has written several books about Stoicism, including his latest, Wisdom Takes Work. Together, we explore how ancient wisdom can help us live better today and why doing the right thing, even when it’s hard, leads to greater happiness.We talk...
2025-11-031h 06Office Hours with Arthur BrooksThe 4 Types of Careers, and How to Find YoursMany people think a successful career moves in a straight line, always upward and forward. But life isn’t that neat. There are actually four different career paths, and which one is best for you depends on your individual psychology.In this episode of Office Hours, I talk about why the happiest people are those whose work reflects their values and stage of life, not someone else’s idea of success. We’ll look at what happens to happiness when we change jobs, why satisfaction almost always drops after the honeymoon period, and how our mindset shapes what c...
2025-10-2744 minOffice Hours with Arthur Brooks4 Ways to Love the People You Disagree WithAmerica doesn’t have an anger problem. We have a contempt problem.In this episode of Office Hours, I talk about how we can bring more love and happiness into a world that feels increasingly bitter and divided. Too often, contempt fills the space where love could exist. When we choose to love those who disagree with us, we not only make the world better, but we also make our own lives happier.A lot of what I share today draws from my book Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Cu...
2025-10-2051 min
Together. A Higher-Ed PodcastEp. 17: Arthur Brooks on Meaning & Belonging in Higher Ed | TOGETHER. A HIGHER-ED PODCASTIn this episode of Together: A Higher-Ed Podcast, Harvard professor and bestselling author Dr. Arthur Brooks explores meaning, belonging, flourishing, and leadership in today’s university culture.Arthur Brooks shares his remarkable journey from classical musician to internationally recognized social scientist, reflecting on how purpose and belonging have shaped his path and research. He examines the rising challenges of student anxiety, campus polarization, and the neuroscience of happiness and meaning.The conversation dives into practical strategies for higher education leaders and students alike: how to reframe struggle as purposeful, strengthen community, and amplify the “light tria...
2025-10-1630 minOffice Hours with Arthur Brooks3 Steps to Managing Your EmotionsAre you managing your emotions, or are they managing you?In this episode of Office Hours, I explore how to manage your emotions by understanding how they work and what they are trying to tell you. Emotions like fear, anger, joy, and disgust evolved to protect and guide us, yet in the modern world, they often become misaligned, leading us to overreact or lose perspective. The goal is not to eliminate emotions entirely, but to understand that they work for you, not the other way around.To learn more about how you, specifically, experience positive...
2025-10-1358 minOffice Hours with Arthur Brooks4 Ways to Use Common Knowledge to be Happier with Steven PinkerLearn more about your affect profile by taking the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule quiz (PANAS) here. So much of life depends not only on what we know, but also on what we know that others know as well. This shared awareness—what social scientists call common knowledge—explains how we cooperate, why markets rise and fall, and why silence in the face of cancel culture is so damaging.In this episode of Office Hours, I’m joined by Dr. Steven Pinker, Harvard psychologist and bestselling author of The Language Instinct and Enlightenment Now. We discuss...
2025-10-0644 min
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)Arthur Brooks: How High Achievers Can Balance Success with Happiness | Mental Health | YAPClassicArthur Brooks once overheard a famous elderly man on a plane confess to his wife that, despite wealth, health, and great success, he felt his life was meaningless. This moment sparked Arthur’s curiosity about why some high achievers succeed yet struggle with happiness, loneliness, and declining fulfillment as they age. Determined to understand this, he set out to decode the psychology of lasting happiness. In this episode, Arthur shares how to design a truly happy, meaningful, and successful life and sustain it well into old age.
In this episode, Hala and Arthur will dis...
2025-10-0354 minOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksExercise Your Way to Greater Well-BeingLearn more about your affect profile by taking the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule quiz (PANAS) here, and download Arthur’s morning protocol guide to help you start your mornings happier.—Today, I want to talk about one of the lowest-hanging fruits for improving your well-being: exercise. Most Americans don’t get the recommended amount of physical activity, which means there’s an enormous opportunity to feel better. In this episode of Office Hours, I explain the science behind how exercise helps lower stress, anxiety, and negative mood, and how you can utilize it to improve you...
2025-09-2936 minOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksMy 6-Step Morning Protocol for a Better DayWant to make your own morning protocol? Download Arthur’s guide to help you get started: https://www.arthurbrooks.com/6-protocols—How you start your morning sets the tone for your whole day. In this episode of Office Hours, I share the science and habits behind my “Mad Scientist” morning routine, a six-step protocol I use to lower negative affect, boost positive mood, and make mornings a time of focus and flow.I introduce the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), explain why morning mood matters, and show you the research-backed habits I use to impr...
2025-09-2244 minOffice Hours with Arthur Brooks7 Habits That Lead to Happiness in Old AgeMost people assume getting older means getting less happy. Maybe you’ve thought it too. But the research shows otherwise. In this episode of Office Hours, I’ll show you how your later years can be some of the happiest of your life and how to make that happen.I’ll take you inside the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the world’s longest scientific study of happiness. I’ll explain why well-being follows a U-shaped curve and why, after midlife, your trajectory depends on the “investments” you’ve made. I’ll also share the seven habits you ca...
2025-09-1553 min
Livin' The Bream PodcastArthur Brooks: The Happiness FilesDo you ever feel like something is getting in the way of your
happiness?
New York Times best-selling author and Parker Gilbert Montgomery
Professor at Harvard University, Arthur Brooks, introduces his new book,
"The Happiness Files: Insights on Work and Life." The book helps readers navigate their lives, redefine success to find inner happiness.
Arthur discusses many factors that impact people's mentality on life, thus depleting their happiness; however, he explains that finding a connection to faith or looking beyond oneself helps people find meaning in their work and life.
Arthur's new podcast, Offi...
2025-09-1422 minOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksFame ruined me, but faith saved me: Office Hours meets The Office, with special guest Rainn WilsonWhat can faith teach us about happiness that science alone cannot? In this episode of Office Hours, I sit down with my friend, the actor and writer Rainn Wilson. Best known as Dwight Schrute on The Office, Rainn is also a writer and thinker who explores spirituality in his book Soul Boom and on his podcast of the same name. Together, we explore the Baháʼí faith and the lessons it offers for living a more meaningful life.Rainn shares his journey from growing up in the faith to losing his way during the height of fame, to red...
2025-09-081h 07Office Hours with Arthur Brooks2 Proven Strategies (and 1 Big Mistake) for Dealing with AnxietyHave you ever felt anxious for no clear reason, like a vague alarm going off in your mind? You’re not alone. Anxiety has become one of the fastest-growing ailments in America, affecting more than 40 million adults. Rates among young people have doubled in the past decade, and the pandemic pushed them even higher.In this episode of Office Hours, I’m tackling the epidemic of anxiety: what it is, why it’s on the rise, and how to work with it instead of against it. Using insights from psychology, evolutionary biology, and my own research, I share...
2025-09-0136 minOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksThe Sociopaths Among Us: How to Spot (and Avoid) a Dark TriadHave you ever had an abusive boss, a partner who gaslit you at every turn, or a friend who always seemed to bend the truth? You might have crossed paths with someone in the Dark Triad.On this episode of Office Hours, I’m diving into a topic that doesn’t create happiness but often destroys it: the Dark Triad personality constellation. These are the people with three characteristics: narcissism (it’s all about them), Machiavellianism (they’re willing to hurt you), and psychopathy (they feel little empathy or remorse when they do).Drawing on behavior...
2025-08-2547 minOffice Hours with Arthur Brooks6 Science-Backed Ways to Raise Happiness (and Success) at WorkWelcome back to Office Hours with Arthur Brooks. In this episode, I turn to a place where many of us spend most of our waking hours: the workplace. Whether you’re an employee, a manager, or leading an organization, happiness at work is not just a nice-to-have; it is a proven driver of productivity, loyalty, and even company performance.Drawing on research from Irrational Capital and insights from my book The Happiness Files, I share the six factors that truly make people happier at work, and explain why gimmicks and perks cannot compare.I discuss:
2025-08-1849 min
Success Story with Scott D. ClaryArthur Brooks - Harvard Professor & Happiness Expert | Why Everything You Think About Success Is Wrong➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com
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Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, bestselling author, and public speaker renowned for his work on happiness, leadership, and the intersection of science and human flourishing. Formerly the president of the American Enterprise Institute, he now teaches at Harvard University, where he focuses on behavioral science and social well-being. Through his books, research, and talks, Brooks explores how individuals can cultivate purpose, resilience, and joy in both life and work.
2025-08-141h 03Office Hours with Arthur Brooks5 Ways to Get Happier Starting TodayWelcome to the inaugural episode of Office Hours with Arthur Brooks. I’m thrilled to start this podcast with a topic I’ve devoted much of my life to: how we can be truly happier.This episode draws from my new book, The Happiness Files, a collection of essays from my How to Build a Life column in The Atlantic. But more importantly, it’s grounded in science, drawing on a 2020 study where top researchers ranked the most practical and effective ways to get happier.Today I discuss: • The top 5 research-backed ways to improve y...
2025-08-1141 minOffice Hours with Arthur BrooksWelcome to Office Hours with Arthur BrooksHi Friends, I’m Arthur Brooks. I’m a social scientist, a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, and a columnist at The Atlantic. I write, speak, and teach about the science of human happiness. This is a field that blends neuroscience, behavioral science, philosophy, and religion for insights on how all of us can live better, and be happier. This work is more important now than ever. Happiness has been falling, and unhappiness rising, marked by increases in depression, anxiety, loneliness, and polarization. My life’s work aims to address...
2025-08-0900 min
Rule Breaker InvestingAuthors in August: Arthur Brooks’s “Happiness Files”In this inaugural episode of our eighth annual Authors in August series, David welcomes back bestselling author, Harvard professor, and Atlantic columnist Arthur Brooks. Arthur brings along counterintuitive ideas about happiness as a habit, the difference between joy and happiness, public vs. anonymous philanthropy, and how the pursuit of money can sometimes… reduce freedom?! David and Arthur also dive into what makes feedback actually helpful, and finish with a spirited round of Buy, Sell, or Hold: Happiness Edition.
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2025-08-0656 min
The Paula Faris ShowFRIENDSHIP: Should You Be Friends With Your Family? (featuring Professor Arthur Brooks)Should you be friends with your family? Should you keep trying when it gets hard?
Harvard professor, bestselling author, and happiness expert Arthur Brooks joins me for a surprising and eye-opening conversation on what truly makes us happy—and why family plays a bigger role than most of us realize.
From the science behind our deepest relationships to why conflict is normal (and even necessary), this episode tackles tough questions:→ Should you give up on a strained family relationship?→ How much effort is too much?→ What role does family really play in our identity and well-bei...
2025-06-2444 minThe Light On DemandThe Paula Faris Show - Should You Be Friends With Your Family? (featuring Professor Arthur Brooks)Should you be friends with your family? Should you keep trying when it gets hard?
Harvard professor, bestselling author, and happiness expert Arthur Brooks joins me for a surprising and eye-opening conversation on what truly makes us happy—and why family plays a bigger role than most of us realize.
From the science behind our deepest relationships to why conflict is normal (and even necessary), this episode tackles tough questions:→ Should you give up on a strained family relationship?→ How much effort is too much?→ What role does family really play in our identity and well-bei...
2025-06-2446 min
The Skinny Confidential Him And Her ShowArthur Brooks On The Science Of Happiness, Emotional Well-Being, & Setting Boundaries For A Better Life#859: Join us as we sit down with Arthur Brooks – Harvard professor, best-selling author, & leading happiness expert who helps people build more meaningful, purpose-driven lives. From his early career as a classical musician to becoming one of the most sought-after voices on emotional well-being, Arthur shares the science-backed tools & personal insights that can help anyone build a life filled with joy, connection, & fulfillment. He blends science with soul – using research, real-life stories, & timeless wisdom to help people build lives they actually want. Whether he's teaching at Harvard, writing for The Atlantic, or co-authoring books with Oprah, Arthur's work is all abou...
2025-06-2357 min
Oakcrest School"Happiness Happens" with Dr. Arthur Brooks and Ester Munt-BrooksListen to this powerful and inspiring conversation recorded live at Oakcrest School. In this special episode, you’ll hear from Ester Munt-Brooks and Dr. Arthur Brooks as they share their talk titled “Happiness Happens.”
To guide us in learning how to live that joy here and now, Oakcrest welcomed two incredible speakers, a husband and wife duo: Dr. Arthur Brooks—a Harvard professor, Ph.D., bestselling author, and renowned social scientist—and Mrs. Ester Munt Brooks—a Catholic educator and speaker with a passion for helping people deepen their faith and live it intentionally.
Together, they explore...
2025-04-1155 min
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast528. The Longevity of Happiness | Dr. Arthur BrooksJordan Peterson sits down with professor, author, and columnist Dr. Arthur Brooks. They discuss the physicality of happiness, how aim sets perception, the paradox of progress, the need for proper discernment, and how sustained maturity sets you up for the adventure of your life. This episode was filmed on January 7th, 2025. Dr. Arthur Brooks began his professional life as a classic French hornist. He left college at age 19, touring and recording with the Annapolis Brass Quintet and, later, the City Orchestra of Barcelona. While still performing in his late 20s he returned to school and achieved a Ph.D. by 34. Br...
2025-03-101h 41
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast528. The Longevity of Happiness | Dr. Arthur BrooksJordan Peterson sits down with professor, author, and columnist Dr. Arthur Brooks. They discuss the physicality of happiness, how aim sets perception, the paradox of progress, the need for proper discernment, and how sustained maturity sets you up for the adventure of your life. This episode was filmed on January 7th, 2025. Dr. Arthur Brooks began his professional life as a classic French hornist. He left college at age 19, touring and recording with the Annapolis Brass Quintet and, later, the City Orchestra of Barcelona. While still performing in his late 20s he re...
2025-03-101h 41
BigDeal#52 Happiness Expert: Get These People OUT Of Your Life | Arthur Brooks🚀 Main Street Over Wall Street is where the real deals get done. Join top investors, founders, and operators for three days of powerful connection, sharp strategy, and big opportunities — live in Austin, Nov 2–4. https://contrarianthinking.biz/msows-bigdeal
In this episode, happiness expert Arthur Brooks discusses the complexities and journey of joy and how it is influenced by emotions, education, and personal relationships. Codie and Arthur explore the importance of self-management, the cultural shifts affecting modern relationships, and critique the current state of happiness in society.
We cover everything from mental health to the ill...
2025-02-261h 37
Digital Social HourWhy Work-Life Balance Is a Lie (Do THIS Instead) | Arthur Brooks DSH #1159Is work-life balance holding you back? In this episode of the Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly sits down with Arthur Brooks—a Harvard professor, happiness expert, and bestselling author—to uncover why work-life balance might be a myth and what you should do instead! If you’ve ever felt burnt out, stuck in a cycle of overworking, or unsure how to find true happiness, this conversation is packed with valuable insights just for YOU. Arthur shares his game-changing approach to work-life *integration*, offering actionable tips on how to make progress across all areas of your life—wor...
2025-02-0351 min
SOLVED with Mark MansonHow to Build a Life Full of Meaning and Purpose (ft. Arthur Brooks)Today, I sit down with Arthur Brooks, a renowned social scientist and happiness expert, for a deep dive into the realms of meaning, faith, and love. Our conversation takes unexpected turns as we explore the intersection of spirituality, psychology, and personal growth. From discussing the evolutionary roots of our search for meaning to examining the role of faith in modern life, this episode challenges conventional wisdom and offers fresh perspectives on age-old questions.We cover a wide range of topics, including the importance of boredom in fostering creativity, the dangers of political activism as...
2025-01-291h 14
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques181. Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communication, Happiness & WellbeingWhy connection is the key to a life well lived.The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on who we are and who we want to be. As we set resolutions and prepare for evolutions, this special four-part series on communication, happiness, and well-being explores practical ways to enhance our lives through better communication, deeper connections, and more meaningful choices.When it comes to happiness, Arthur Brooks says it’s not about reaching a destination — it's about heading in the right direction. And according to him, that direction is fundamentally about relationships."L...
2025-01-2824 min
First Things THRSTE069 - Harvard Professor's 4-Step Method to Find Purpose Through Loneliness | Dr. Arthur BrooksJoining me today is Dr. Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor, behavioural scientist, and best-selling author known for his groundbreaking work on the science of happiness. Once a professional classical musician, Dr. Brooks made a transformative leap into academia, where he now guides the next generation of leaders in understanding what it truly means to lead a fulfilling life.In this episode, we explore the intricate balance between success and satisfaction, the pitfalls of chasing money, fame, and power, and the surprising keys to lasting happiness. Dr. Brooks shares the role of self-reflection, the importance of boredom in finding...
2024-12-151h 52Squawk PodHoliday Happiness with Arthur Brooks & Cyber Monday on LTK 12/02/24The holiday season is in full swing, and happiness guru Arthur Brooks is offering advice to maximize gratitude into the new year. Host of the “How to Build a Better Life” podcast says Thanksgiving offers a helpful psychology, and that an emphasis on being “grateful, not cheerful” can improve mental health. Next, on this Cyber Monday, Amber Venz Box discusses the rise of live shopping on social media via influencers or creators. She co-founded LTK, a platform that helps influencers earn commissions by connecting them with brands to promote and sell products on social media. She says over a thousand...
2024-12-0234 min
How Do We Fix It?Holiday Helper: Embracing Disagreement With Love. Tania Israel and Arthur BrooksThe holiday season is here, but many people across the country may dread sitting down with their nearest and dearest— all because of politics.In this episode we share down-to-earth advice from two wise experts who have thought deeply and creatively about how to minimize conflict and maximize cooperation with parents, family, and friends.Tania Israel is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara and award-winning author of "Beyond Your Bubble: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation".Arthur C. Brooks is P...
2024-11-2830 min
The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & PerformanceHappiness Hacks That Actually Work (And What You’re Getting Wrong) with the World’s Leading Happiness Expert: Arthur BrooksWhat if everything you believe about happiness is wrong? In this episode, Harvard professor and world-renowned happiness expert Arthur Brooks joins Dave Asprey to unlock the secrets of real happiness, revealing the science behind joy, resilience, and lasting fulfillment. As a bestselling author and co-author with Oprah Winfrey of Build the Life You Want, Arthur has spent decades helping people rethink happiness through a blend of psychology, neuroscience, and ancient wisdom. Together, Dave and Arthur explore eye-opening topics like the “reverse bucket list,” why dopamine-driven goals often lead to disappointment, and how embracing discomfort can actual...
2024-11-051h 18
Faith MattersThe Art & Science of Getting Happier - A Conversation with Arthur BrooksThis week, we’re honored to welcome Arthur Brooks to the podcast. Arthur is a renowned social scientist, Harvard professor, and bestselling author, and we’re excited to talk with him about his latest book, Build the Life You Want, which he co-authored with Oprah Winfrey.In our conversation, Arthur offers some profound insights on happiness, emphasizing that though genetics and circumstances influence our baseline, we have significant agency over our happiness. It's a skill we can practice and improve. He says that happiness isn’t about avoiding suffering and he shares how negative emotions can actually serve...
2024-10-191h 04
The Dr. John Delony ShowHarvard Professor: The Real Reason Marriages Fall Apart (With Dr. Arthur Brooks)In this episode, John sits down with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks to discuss the brain chemistry of love, why dating apps don’t work, and how to overcome a victim mentality. Next Steps: 🧠Learn more about Arthur Brooks: Arthur Brooks - Teaching the Science of Happiness. Live Better. Be Happier. Follow Arthur on Instagram @arthurcbrooks 📙Read and more by Arthur Brooks The Art and Science of Getting Happier and more by Arthur Brooks. 📞 Ask John a question! Call 844-693-3291 or send us a message. 📚 Building a Non...
2024-09-201h 14
The Chase Jarvis LIVE ShowThe (Real) Reason You're Not Happy | Arthur BrooksIn this episode, Arthur Brooks shares his insights on the pursuit of happiness and finding deeper meaning in life. Arthur C. Brooks is a renowned author, social scientist, and professor at Harvard, known for his bestselling book From Strength to Strength and his "How to Build a Life" column for The Atlantic. We dive into why external achievements often fall short in providing lasting joy, explore the paradoxical relationship between creativity and mental health, and discuss how practices like meditation and spirituality can help manage negative emotions. Arthur also shares his personal journey from being an unhappy social scientist...
2024-07-171h 03
Muscle for Life with Mike MatthewsEp. #1157: Arthur Brooks on How to Be HappierWhat does it really mean to “be happy?” How do fitness, faith, relationships, and daily routines contribute to a fulfilling life? And what practical steps can you take to enhance your emotional well-being?
In this episode, I chat with Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor, bestselling author, renowned social scientist, and expert on the science of happiness, to explore these important questions. Arthur shares insights from his extensive research and his latest book, "Build the Life You Want," offering evidence-based strategies for increasing happiness and managing stress and negative emotions effectively.
In this interview, you’ll learn...
2024-07-1059 min
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)YAPClassic: Arthur Brooks, The Science of Happiness and Fulfillment | Human BehaviorDespite being a successful social scientist for nearly three decades, Arthur Brooks realized that he was missing the boat on personal happiness. He decided to apply his expertise to develop a strategy for living a happier life. So he quit his job and devoted himself to the pursuit of happiness. In this YAPClassic episode, Hala talks to Arthur about building true happiness. Arthur Brooks is a behavioral social scientist with a focus on human happiness. He is the author of multiple bestselling books, including Build the Life You Want, co-written with Oprah Winfrey. ...
2024-07-051h 00
The Kevin Rose ShowWhy More Will Never Make You Happy with Arthur Brooks (#59)Stop chasing happiness, start cultivating it, and here is how! Kevin sits down with Arthur Brooks, a renowned social scientist and Harvard professor to talk about the science of happiness. Arthur discusses the elusive nature of happiness, explaining how evolutionary biology and societal expectations shape our pursuit of joy. They cover the concept of the hedonic treadmill, practical strategies to achieve lasting fulfillment, and the four principles of happiness. They also discuss five things you can do with money to increase happiness. Lastly, Arthur emphasizes that true happiness comes from a balance of enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning, all of...
2024-05-281h 38
A Life of GreatnessArthur Brooks: The Secrets To True Happiness & Elevating WorryDo you want to be happier & worry less? Joining Sarah is Harvard leadership, happiness, and social entrepreneurship lecturer, bestselling author and The Atlantic columnist, Arthur Brooks, who has co-written a book with Oprah. Happiness didn’t come naturally to Arthur as a young person, and it’s something he’s focused on ever since. By following four pillars, he believes anyone can grab hold of their present and future and take control of their life without outside influence. In this eye-opening episode, Arthur and Sarah discuss why happiness does not come naturally to everyone but there...
2024-04-2957 min
The Gabby Reece Show#264 The Happiness Episode with Arthur BrooksIn this episode, I sit down with Arthur Brooks, an accomplished social scientist and bestselling author, to discuss the intricate dance between achieving happiness and embracing life's inherent complexities. Arthur, known for blending rigorous scientific insight with profound philosophical wisdom, shares his journey from being a French horn player to becoming a respected Harvard professor, emphasizing the importance of merging the art of living with the science of happiness.Sponsors: Vionic Shoes - Vionicshoes.com and use code GABBY at checkout for 15% off your entire order when you log into your account boncharge.com with...
2024-04-291h 17
10% Happier with Dan HarrisThe Science Of Building The Life You Want | Arthur BrooksNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Professor and writer Arthur Brooks on his recent book (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey): Build The Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. Arthur has seen the themes of this book play out in his own life. He started his career as a classical French horn player, then got his PhD in public policy analysis, and went on to run a think tank called the American Enterprise Institute. He is currently a professor at...
2024-04-081h 17
HUM Curated Podcasts057: Arthur Brooks - The Science of Happiness and Helping Retirees Find Passion & Purpose Podcast: Do Business. Do Life. — The Financial Advisor Podcast — DBDL (LS 49 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: 057: Arthur Brooks - The Science of Happiness and Helping Retirees Find Passion & PurposePub date: 2024-03-27Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationToday, I’m joined by a very special guest, Arthur Brooks, to discuss a very special topic: happiness. Arthur is a Harvard professor, author, and social scientist specializing in happiness. He has written 12 books, including the New York Times bestseller “Strength to Strength,” along with “Build th...
2024-04-021h 00
Do Business. Do Life. — The Financial Advisor Podcast — DBDL057: Arthur Brooks - The Science of Happiness and Helping Retirees Find Passion & PurposeToday, I’m joined by a very special guest, Arthur Brooks, to discuss a very special topic: happiness. Arthur is a Harvard professor, author, and social scientist specializing in happiness. He has written 12 books, including the New York Times bestseller “Strength to Strength,” along with “Build the Life You Want,” a book he co-authored with Oprah. Arthur is also a columnist for The Atlantic and was selected as one of Fortune Magazine’s “50 World’s Greatest Leaders” while serving as president of the American Enterprise Institute, one of the world’s leading think tanks.In short, Arthur’s done...
2024-03-271h 00Squawk PodNavigating the “Dark Triad” of US Politics with Arthur Brooks 03/06/24Nikki Haley has ended her bid for the White House as the country digests Super Tuesday’s results. Harvard Professor and host of “How to Build a Happy Life” Arthur Brooks discusses the “dark triad” of American politics, and he offers a guide to navigate the 8 polarizing months until election day. Dartmouth’s Men’s Basketball has voted to unionize; Sports Business Journal reporter Ben Portnoy explains the gravity of this moment for college athletics. Plus, OpenAI has responded to Elon Musk’s lawsuit. Arthur Brooks - 13:23Ben Portnoy - 23:39 In this episode:...
2024-03-0629 min
The Happy Pear PodcastBuild The Life You Want and The Pursuit of Happiness with Arthur BrooksJoin us in this week’s captivating conversation with Arthur C. Brooks, a distinguished scholar, bestselling author, and influential columnist, Brooks teaches courses on leadership, happiness, and social entrepreneurship. As a columnist at The Atlantic, his popular weekly “How to Build a Life” column provides profound insights into the pursuit of a meaningful existence.With an inspiring academic background, Arthur C. Brooks is renowned as the author of 13 books, including the 2023 #1 New York Times bestseller, "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier," co-authored with the iconic Oprah Winfrey. His 2022 #1 New York Times...
2024-01-241h 00
The James Altucher ShowHow to Redefine Success and Find True Happiness | Arthur BrooksWe're thrilled to welcome Arthur Brooks to the show, a remarkable author whose work has significantly influenced James' recent journey. We dive deep into his inspiring books, "From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life" and "Build the Life You Want," co-authored with the iconic Oprah Winfrey. Our conversation is not just about the pages of these books but the profound impact Arthur's works have had on reshaping the perspectives and lives of those who read them.Arthur's "From Strength to Strength" struck a personal chord with James last year, especially with h...
2023-12-1941 min
The mindbodygreen PodcastHow to become a happier person & find your meaning in life | Social scientist Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.“Most people are happier at 70 than they were at 30," says Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.Arthur, a social scientist and professor at Harvard, joins us to discuss how to maintain deep friendships, find your purpose, and strengthen your joy muscles, plus: - The biggest myths about happiness (~00:10)- How Arthur defines happiness (~03:23)- Enjoyment vs. pleasure (~05:24)- The problem with extreme thinking (~11:43)- What we’re getting wrong about satisfaction (~13:43)- How to find your life’s meaning (~16:56)- How happiness changes as you age (~...
2023-12-1852 min
Seniority AuthorityFrom the Vault - A Conversation with Arthur Brooks on Reimagining the Second Half of LifeEpisode 27: Arthur C. Brooks is the Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School. Before joining the Harvard faculty in July of 2019, he served for ten years as president of the Washington, D.C.-based American Enterprise Institute (AEI), one of the world’s leading think tanks.He is also a columnist for The Atlantic, host of the podcast “How to Build a Happy Life with Arthur Brooks,” and subject of the 2019 documentary film “The Pursuit”. Arthur has written 12 books, including the national bestseller...
2023-11-1648 min
Girl, Take the Lead!108. Unlocking Happiness - Discussing Arthur Brooks and Oprah's 'Build the Life You Want'So the book by Arthur C Brooks and Oprah Winfrey, Build the
Life You Want, The Art and Science of Getting Happier was an instant #1 on the NY Times Bestseller list when it was published Sept of this year. And I knew immediately we had to cover this on our podcast. Plus there’s been so much promotion about it, I wanted to see what the sizzle was all about.
You probably know Oprah and who she is but what about Arthur Brooks? He is a professor at Harvard Kennedy School and professor of management pra...
2023-10-1720 min
Trinity Forum ConversationsHealing a Divided Culture with Arthur BrooksHealing a Divided Culture with Arthur BrooksIn his book, Love Your Enemies best-selling author, thought leader, and professor Arthur Brooks blends cutting-edge behavioral research and ancient wisdom to offer a better way to bridge divides and mend relationships.In March of 2022, The Trinity Forum hosted an Evening Conversation with Brooks to help us explore just how to love those we disagree with and be agents of redemption and reconciliation amidst a divisive time. Arthur unpacked several of the strategies necessary to overcome such cleavages and restore harmony, and the moral courage...
2023-10-1750 minSquawk PodIs Silence Violence? Arthur Brooks & CEO Advocacy 10/16/23As the Israel-Hamas War begins its second week, historian and economist Daniel Yergin considers the impact of a regional conflict on global energy markets. Harvard professor, author, and happiness expert Arthur Brooks weighs the pressures on America’s corporate and educational leaders to speak out on current events like the war, in light of recent calls to action from Apollo CEO Marc Rowan and Anti Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt. Brooks argues for a more conservative approach to public statements from the C suite. Plus, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert film has already broken records, the US House of Repre...
2023-10-1627 min
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)Arthur Brooks: The Science of Happiness, How to Build the Life You Want | Human Behavior E247Arthur Brooks had been a successful social scientist and an authority on human behavior for nearly thirty years. But he realized that when it came to his own personal well-being, his expertise was not making him any happier. So he quit his job and devoted his life to the pursuit of happiness…research. In this episode of YAP, Hala talks to Arthur about building true happiness and his new book with Oprah Winfrey called Build the Life you Want. Arthur Brooks is a behavioral social scientist with a focus on human happiness. He is the Wil...
2023-10-021h 07
Your Pastor Reads Books Podcast#17 (S3) Surviving the Worst, the Second Half of Life & Arthur Brooks' From Strength to StrengthDevote the back half of your life to serving others with your wisdom. Get old sharing the things you believe are most important. -Arthur BrooksBy the time we get to the second half of our lives, it’s time to think about how our experiences—the good, the bad, and the worst—can become a blessing to others. In the ‘second half,’ we find we have a stock of knowledge that can be passed on to others. This conversation with Glenn S. Reynolds (Dmin, JD)* about surviving the worst, what matters most, and the ‘wisdom years’ is brought to...
2023-09-2847 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastArthur Brooks: Why You Don’t Need To Have a Midlife (Ministry) CrisisGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/459468-arthur-brooks-midlife-ministry-crisis.html Dr. Arthur Brooks joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what few people realize about professional decline and how church leaders can make the most of the second half of their lives. He also discusses what the data shows us about the nature of true happiness. What does it mean to be pro-life at this point in history? Benjamin Watson joined us last week to discuss what the pro-life movement should focus on now that Roe has been overturned and to share why we need to be aware of how...
2023-09-2737 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastArthur Brooks: Why You Don't Need To Have a Midlife (Ministry) CrisisGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/459468-arthur-brooks-midlife-ministry-crisis.html Dr. Arthur Brooks joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what few people realize about professional decline and how church leaders can make the most of the second half of their lives. He also discusses what the data shows us about the nature of true happiness. What does it mean to be pro-life at this point in history? Benjamin Watson joined us last week to discuss what the pro-life movement should focus on now that Roe has been overturned and to sh...
2023-09-2737 minThe Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastArthur Brooks: Why You Don't Need To Have a Midlife (Ministry) CrisisGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/459468-arthur-brooks-midlife-ministry-crisis.html Dr. Arthur Brooks joins "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast" to share what few people realize about professional decline and how church leaders can make the most of the second half of their lives. He also discusses what the data shows us about the nature of true happiness. What does it mean to be pro-life at this point in history? Benjamin Watson joined us last week to discuss what the pro-life movement should focus on now that Roe has been overturned and to sh...
2023-09-2737 minSquawk PodThe UAW Strike with GM CEO Mary Barra & the Secret to Happiness with Arthur Brooks 9/15/23Thousands of United Auto Workers members are now on strike after the big three Detroit automakers GM, Ford, and Stellantis failed to reach deals with the union by their deadline. CEO of General Motors Mary Barra explains to CNBC’s Phil LeBeau why she’s frustrated with the negotiations. Plus, host of “How to Build a Happy Life,” Harvard professor, The Atlantic contributing writer, and now co-author of a new book with Oprah Winfrey, Arthur Brooks has dedicated his career to cracking the code on happiness. He explains how we can change the way we think about success and the way w...
2023-09-1531 min
The Psychology PodcastBuild the Life You Want || Arthur BrooksToday we welcome back Arthur Brooks to the podcast. Arthur is the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the popular weekly “How to Build a Life” column. A world-renowned speaker, he talks about human happiness, and works to raise well-being within private companies, universities, public agencies, and community organizations. His latest book, which he co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, is called Build the Life You Want: The Art and Scie...
2023-09-1459 min
Tom Bilyeu's Impact TheoryStop Chasing Happiness: Master The Psychology Of Pleasure, Power & Success Instead | Arthur Brooks PT 2“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness…”If you caught part one of today’s dynamic conversation with Arthur Brooks, we talked about the role of progress in your ability to flourish, the danger of being attached to your beliefs and what happens when you allow your views to define your identity.Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, Harvard professor, and bestselling author committed to helping people find success, happiness and deep meaning. He's such a profound thought-leader in the space that he just released a book with Oprah called Build the Life You Want, The Art...
2023-09-131h 26
Passion Struck with John R. MilesArthur Brooks on the 4 Ways to Build the Life You Want EP 344In this riveting episode of the Passion Struck podcast, I engage in a profound conversation with Arthur Brooks, a celebrated authority in happiness research and co-author, alongside Oprah Winfrey, of the groundbreaking book, "Build the Life You Want." Within this captivating dialogue, Brooks not only unlocks the secrets of happiness but underscores that it is a destination accessible to all.
Want to learn the 12 philosophies that the most successful people use to create a limitless life? Pre-order John R. Miles’s new book, Passion Struck, which will be released on February 6, 2024.
Full show notes and res...
2023-09-1256 min
Trinity Forum ConversationsStrength to Strength with Arthur BrooksAs we start to approach middle age (or beyond), how do we think about our vocation and purpose? Should our sense of mission change? What should we do to equip ourselves for a joyful, purposeful, and meaningful second half?Arthur Brooks joined us to discuss ideas in his latest book Strength to Strength, which weaves together philosophy and research on human flourishing to illuminate the inescapable fact of change as we grow older — and to offer practical guidance on flourishing in new stages of life:“I can tell you that if you boil the...
2023-05-1630 min
The Kevin Miller PodcastThe Second & Better Half Of Life & How To Transition From Innovation To Wisdom | 1 Arthur BrooksMany of you listening to this show are at or nearing the midpoint of life. The rest of you will be there before you know it. This show is geared to blow away a myth and massive problem we live within our culture. We churn and grind away to achieve and provide...and as we age we just try to buckle down and keep it going as long as we can, or as long as we feel we have to. This is a message to say..."Whoa! Stop! You've totally got it wrong! You don't want...
2023-05-081h 08The Kevin Miller PodcastThe Second & Better Half Of Life & How To Transition From Innovation To Wisdom | 1 Arthur BrooksMany of you listening to this show are at or nearing the midpoint of life. The rest of you will be there before you know it. This show is geared to blow away a myth and massive problem we live within our culture. We churn and grind away to achieve and provide...and as we age we just try to buckle down and keep it going as long as we can, or as long as we feel we have to. This is a message to say..."Whoa! Stop! You've totally got it wrong! You don't want...
2023-05-081h 11The Kevin Miller PodcastThe Second & Better Half Of Life & How To Transition From Innovation To Wisdom | 1 Arthur BrooksMany of you listening to this show are at or nearing the midpoint of life. The rest of you will be there before you know it. This show is geared to blow away a myth and massive problem we live within our culture. We churn and grind away to achieve and provide...and as we age we just try to buckle down and keep it going as long as we can, or as long as we feel we have to. This is a message to say..."Whoa! Stop! You've totally got it wrong! You don't want...
2023-05-081h 07
The Cathy Heller Podcast with Cathy Heller: Making Manifestation Make SenseArthur Brooks on How to Find Success, Happiness & Deep PurposeHow can you be happier as you keep moving through life? Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor, social scientist, #1 bestselling author, and columnist at The Atlantic began his career as a classical musician and later found his purpose and passion for studying happiness and sharing his discoveries with the rest of the world. He teaches you how to move past your animal nature and let your divine nature guide you, why self care is not the answer to feeling better, how to redefine yourself as an asset instead of a liability, and how the act of giving allows you to reclaim...
2023-03-271h 00
Abundant Ever After with Cathy HellerArthur Brooks on How to Find Success, Happiness & Deep PurposeHow can you be happier as you keep moving through life? Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor, social scientist, #1 bestselling author, and columnist at The Atlantic began his career as a classical musician and later found his purpose and passion for studying happiness and sharing his discoveries with the rest of the world. He teaches you how to move past your animal nature and let your divine nature guide you, why self care is not the answer to feeling better, how to redefine yourself as an asset instead of a liability, and how the act of giving allows you to reclaim your...
2023-03-2658 min
Intersections PodcastArthur Brooks on the Happiness Plan for the Second Half of LifeWhen we imagine a happy and successful life, the portrait that’s often painted before us includes someone who is dynamic, engaged and achieves success upon success. And yet, in a time like today when lifespans continue to lengthen, there’s a whole period to life that goes beyond our peak performance days, far from the limelight we once had, unnoticed and forgotten.What then is the definition of success and happiness in this second half of life? Do people get happier or unhappier as they age? What happens when our professional decline sets in earlier than expe...
2022-12-1648 min
2 Pages with MBS106. [Replay] The Search for Purpose: Arthur Brooks, Author of From Strength to Strength, [reads] ‘Meditations’Michael’s new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters is now available at www.HowToBegin.com.Today, we're pulling one of our best episodes from the vaults, featuring the brilliant Arthur Brooks. There’s no doubt that I am a purpose-driven person, but I can’t actually pinpoint the origin of this sense of purpose. I’m both an atheist, and an existentialist, so where does this drive of mine come from? Let me ask you - where do you find your sense of purpose? ...
2022-06-2145 min
All the Hacks: Money, Points & LifeFinding Happiness, Success and Deep Purpose with Arthur Brooks#47: Behavioral social scientist Arthur Brooks joins Chris to explore happiness and the different types of intelligence. They also explore the hustle culture, the science of satisfaction, the reverse bucket list, the four good idols (friends, family, faith, and work) and the four to watch out for (money, power, pleasure, and pain)Arthur C. Brooks (@arthurbrooks) is a Harvard Professor, musician, and columnist for the Atlantic. He is also the bestselling author of 11 books on topics ranging from economic opportunity to human happiness. In February 2022, Arthur released From Strength to Strength, a book on finding meaning, success, and...
2022-03-0955 minSeniority AuthorityA Conversation with Arthur Brooks on Reimagining the Second Half of LifeEpisode 27: Arthur C. Brooks is the Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School. Before joining the Harvard faculty in July of 2019, he served for ten years as president of the Washington, D.C.-based American Enterprise Institute (AEI), one of the world’s leading think tanks.He is also a columnist for The Atlantic, host of the podcast “How to Build a Happy Life with Arthur Brooks,” and subject of the 2019 documentary film “The Pursuit”. Arthur has written 12 books, including the national bestseller...
2022-02-1748 min
The Psychology PodcastArthur Brooks || Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of LifeIn this episode, I talk to prolific author and social scientist Arthur Brooks about finding meaning in the second curve of life. According to Arthur, the world and our biology urge us to relentlessly chase after the next win. This flawed formula for satisfaction ultimately leaves us unfulfilled. To find true purpose, we must break our addiction to success and confront life’s hard truths. We also touch on the topics of motivation, relationships, aging, transcendence, and love.BioArthur C. Brooks is the Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy Sc...
2022-02-031h 03
The One You FeedArthur Brooks on What It Takes to Find Happiness
Arthur Brooks is a bestselling author, social scientist, and the President of the American Enterprise Institute. He teaches Leadership and Happiness at the Harvard School of Business.In this episode, Eric and Arthur discuss happiness as well as his book, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America From the Culture of Contempt.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that...
2021-12-1748 minThe One You FeedArthur Brooks on What It Takes to Find Happiness
Arthur Brooks is a bestselling author, social scientist, and the President of the American Enterprise Institute. He teaches Leadership and Happiness at the Harvard School of Business.In this episode, Eric and Arthur discuss happiness as well as his book, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America From the Culture of Contempt.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that...
2021-12-1748 min
3 TakeawaysLive A Better, Happier Post Pandemic Life: The 3 Macronutrients of Happiness with Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks (#62)Happiness expert and Harvard Kennedy School Professor Arthur Brooks shares how you can get better at, practice and share happiness and live a better happier post pandemic life. He also talks about how he managed to accomplish three complete job changes over his career. Arthur is a Harvard professor, PhD social scientist, bestselling author, and columnist at The Atlantic whose focus is providing a roadmap to living a happier better life. Before joining the Harvard faculty, he was president of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), one of the world’s leading think tanks, and before tha...
2021-10-1234 min