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Tom Bilyeu's Impact TheorySuccess Is Killing You: How Culture Built You to Break, Burn Out & Give Up | Arthur Brooks (Fan Fav)Given all of the possibilities we have living in a modern society, people still struggle with feeling lost, unhappy, and unfulfilled. It’s even been reported that American unhappiness hit a record low early this year. If you do a climate check with the people in your life and your social media pages, it’s not hard to see that sadly behind some of the smiles, there’s a feeling of unhappiness in the air. Arthur C. Brooks is the William Henry Bloomberg Professor of the Practice of Public Leader...2025-04-241h 42
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
Jordan B PetersonYou Get Everything You Want—Then What? | Dr. Arthur Brooks | EP 528Jordan 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.
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. Brooks is now the Parker Gilbert Montgomery...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 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 36
BigDealHappiness Expert: Get These People OUT Of Your Life | Arthur BrooksIn 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 illusion of fame, all the way to the intricate relationship between money and happiness. Today, we will learn how our evolutionary biology clashes with modern technology and dive into the importance of reframing past experiences to foster compassion and understanding.2025-02-261h 41
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 13
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
WHOOP PodcastHow to Control your Mindset and Feel Happier with Arthur BrooksOn this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by best-selling author and happiness expert Arthur Brooks. During the first episode of our How To Series, Will and Arthur discuss how to control your mindset and feel happier. Hear about Arthur’s unconventional background (02:18), the need to become comfortable with the uncomfortable (04:43), key components to setting routine and boosting dopamine (07:25), strivers, happiness, and aging (13:42), intuition and pattern recognition (18:09), breaking down the key components of happiness (20:46), and the importance of embracing unhappiness (25:01). Arthur provides insight on becoming the entrepreneur of your own life (27:45), the balance of unha...2025-01-0151 min
Squawk 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 with Dave AspreyHappiness 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 03
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 16
What the Hell Is Going OnWTH Should I Read This Summer? “Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier” By Arthur Brooks and Oprah WinfreyKicking off What the Hell’s summer book series, Arthur Brooks discusses his new bestseller with Oprah Winfrey, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier (Portfolio, 2023). While happiness is traditionally seen as a field studied by philosophers and religious leaders, Brooks uses science and data to answer the question, WTH can I do to become happier? America is facing a happiness crisis. And while this may not come as a surprise, by prioritizing real relationships over social media, giving of yourself to others over selfishness, and acknowledging that you must take control of your li...2024-08-0152 min
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 to a...2024-07-171h 03
Muscle for Life with Mike MatthewsArthur 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 04
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 38Squawk PodAI in the Heartland & Arthur Brooks: Love Your Challengers 5/10/24Microsoft is investing $3.3 billion in an AI strategy in Wisconsin. Steve Case, co-founder of AOL and chairman and CEO of Revolution, discusses his own investments in projects in middle America and his optimism about big tech’s opportunities for economic growth outside of Silicon Valley. Happiness expert, author, AEI president emeritus, and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks weighs in on the turmoil across American college campuses. He’s optimistic about America’s period after unrest, and encourages listeners to love challenges to their perspectives, and to view the world beyond a good/evil binary. Plus, Chinese EV company Zeekr is ready...2024-05-1032 min
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 16
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 48 · TOP 1% 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 Kevin Miller Podcast#2 What Drives Happiness Expert, Atlantic Columnist & Harvard Professor Arthur BrooksWe continue our series on Happierness with happiness researcher and evangelist Arthur Brooks. This is part two where we go behind the scenes to find out What Drives Arthur in his personal life as he strives to practice what he preaches. I appreciate that Arthur is up front with the fact that he’s not naturally prone to be in a so-called, happy state. He must proactively work at it. Me too. Arthur again is a Harvard Professor, a columnist at The Atlantic, a very in demand speaker, and author of 12 books. I had him on the show in 2023 fo...2024-01-1553 minThe Kevin Miller Podcast#2 What Drives Happiness Expert, Atlantic Columnist & Harvard Professor Arthur BrooksWe continue our series on Happierness with happiness researcher and evangelist Arthur Brooks. This is part two where we go behind the scenes to find out What Drives Arthur in his personal life as he strives to practice what he preaches. I appreciate that Arthur is up front with the fact that he’s not naturally prone to be in a so-called, happy state. He must proactively work at it. Me too. Arthur again is a Harvard Professor, a columnist at The Atlantic, a very in demand speaker, and author of 12 books. I had him on the show in 2023 fo...2024-01-1553 minThe Kevin Miller PodcastWhat Drives Happiness Expert, Atlantic Columnist & Harvard Professor Arthur BrooksWe continue our series on Happierness with happiness researcher and evangelist Arthur Brooks. This is part two where we go behind the scenes to find out What Drives Arthur in his personal life as he strives to practice what he preaches. I appreciate that Arthur is up front with the fact that he’s not naturally prone to be in a so-called, happy state. He must proactively work at it. Me too. Arthur again is a Harvard Professor, a columnist at The Atlantic, a very in demand speaker, and author of 12 books. I had him on the show in 2023 fo...2024-01-1553 min
Deep Questions with Cal NewportEp. 280: Proven Rules for Deep Living (w/ Arthur Brooks)The mega-bestselling writer Arthur Brooks is one of the rare individuals to have both lived a carefully cultivated deep life and written a book on the topic (co-authored with Oprah!). In today’s episode, Cal interviews Brooks, going deep into the details of his unusual and inspiring career and extracting proven rules from his experience.Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaINTERVIEW: Mega-bestselling writer Arthur Brooks [6:39]2023-12-251h 37
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
Tara BrachConversation with Tara Brach and Arthur Brooks: Becoming HappierBecoming Happier: Conversation with Tara Brach and Arthur Brooks - The Dali Lama regularly says that everyone wants to be happy, nobody wants to suffer. Arthur Brooks, in his new book on getting happier (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey) digs into the practical and science-based approaches that increase deep well-being. In this conversation Tara and Arthur discuss the ingredients of happiness, the role of unhappiness in our lives, how to work with core ego-fears, the power of metacognition, the necessity of transcendence of small self and the love that is the grounds of true happiness. Build the Life Y...2023-11-161h 18
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
Saturday Morning with Jack TameArthur Brooks: How to live a Happy LifeHappiness is what arguably motivates you to do just about anything, Arthur Brooks is a Harvard University lecturer American author and public speaker, and he’s just about cracked the code when it comes to living a happy life. He just about lives and breathes the subject, Arthur’s written in the Atlantic's ‘How to Build a Life’ column, hosted the podcast ‘How to Build a Happy Life’, and now he’s teaming up with Oprah Winfrey to co-write a book. Arthur Brooks joined Jack Tame to chat about his work. LISTEN ABOVE S...2023-11-1113 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 10
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 share...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 share...2023-09-2737 min
Hello Monday with Jessi HempelGetting happier with Arthur BrooksHappiness is one word that seems to have a million meanings. For one person it could mean health, for another it’s material success. What is the universal meaning of happiness? And how do we achieve it? Today, we have a three-part answer from an expert on happiness. Arthur Brooks teaches the course "Managing Happiness" at Harvard University. He wrote his latest book, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, with an illustrious co-author– THE Oprah Winfrey. Today, we welcome him on the show to bust some myths about happiness and break down the gene...2023-09-2533 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 minTom 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
ReFOCUS with Jim DalyArthur Brooks: Loving Others in a Life of Happiness, Influence, and PurposeHarvard Professor Arthur Brooks shares about the struggle in culture today with unhappiness and addiction to money, power, pleasure, and fame. Brooks offers solutions that lead to happiness, pointing you back to the importance of meaningful relationships with family and friends and loving your enemies. He also helps you prepare to leave a legacy in your later years of life. Get your copy of From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks when you make a donation of any amount, where he shares more about finding fulfillment in the second half of life. ...2023-05-081h 21
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 07The 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 08
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...2023-03-271h 02
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
The Peter Attia DriveThe science of happiness | Arthur Brooks, Ph.D. View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, a columnist for The Atlantic, and the bestselling author of From Strength to Strength. In this episode, Arthur explains how intelligence changes as we get older, and how to take advantage of this to maximize our happiness and success. He distills truths about the meaning of happiness and its three main components: enjoyment, satisfaction, and purpose. He goes into detail ab...2022-10-101h 40
Winsome ConvictionOn Contempt with Arthur BrooksArthur C. Brooks (PhD) joins the podcast to talk about our culture of contempt and how it is contributing to the polarization in America today. What is contempt? How is it different from anger? And how does contempt affect us and our relationships? Do the social sciences and the Bible provide insight on the pitfalls of contempt and how to steer clear from danger? Tim and Arthur discuss these questions and more today on the podcast. They also unpack the importance of choosing to love one another as a vital corrective to the culture of contempt and provide ways...2022-08-2936 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
Tom Bilyeu's Impact TheoryHarvard Professor REVEALS Why You Feel LOST & UNHAPPY In Life | Arthur Brooks on Impact TheoryGiven all of the possibilities we have living in a modern society, people still struggle with feeling lost, unhappy, and unfulfilled. It’s even been reported that American unhappiness hit a record low early this year. If you do a climate check with the people in your life and your social media pages, it’s not hard to see that sadly behind some of the smiles, there’s a feeling of unhappiness in the air. Arthur C. Brooks is the William Henry Bloomberg Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Pr...2022-05-171h 45What the Hell Is Going OnWTH is President Zelensky so happy? Arthur Brooks on how we can be like Ukraine's president and find purpose and happiness in our livesAmid the death and destruction from Russia’s invasion of his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky surprised many when he pronounced last month that his “life today is wonderful.” How can Zelensky—whose war-torn homeland is experiencing increasingly intense fighting and growing civilian casualties—be so optimistic despite the dire circumstances? Is it possible for everyday people to realize the same sense of happiness, courage, and purpose? Is there a secret to happiness and purpose that we can use in our everyday lives to achieve true success?Arthur C. Brooks joined Marc and Dany to discuss the roadmap fo...2022-04-1346 min
Village SquareCastAnd the Pursuit of Happiness with Arthur BrooksIt’s easy to lose touch with just how extraordinary it is that America’s charting Declaration named “the pursuit of happiness” right up there with life and liberty as our opening argument to stick it in the king’s eye. So are we happy? If you look at objective measures of late, the answer is “no.” And our sense of it is that if “we the people” are miserable, this can’t be good for the American experiment. Join us as we become bound and re-determined to be happy. And we’re beyond delighted to announce that our special guest i...2022-03-241h 25
All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins2Finding 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...2022-03-0952 min
All the Hacks with Chris HutchinsFinding 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 minSquawk PodLeadership Lessons with Arthur Brooks & Restaurateur Realities with Cameron MitchellModerna CEO Stephane Bancel finds it “reasonable” to think the pandemic might be over, but economies and politics around the world must recover in its wake. Cameron Mitchell, CEO of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, discusses the increased labor and product costs hitting all restaurateurs, whether Covid ends or not. Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor and The Atlantic contributor, discusses Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his approach to truckers protesting vaccine mandates. Brooks considers leadership before and beyond the pandemic: “If you don't love everybody, if you don't believe in the equal dignity of all people, you can't be an effective...2022-02-1635 min
10% Happier with Dan HarrisThe Good News About Your Inevitable Decline | Arthur BrooksThe unavoidable truth is that our skills change as we get older. We invest so much in our professional success, and then at some point, things change. But there’s good news. While certain abilities and mental capacities erode with age, others get stronger. With some foresight, planning, and good habits, you can make the second half of your life way better than the first. Arthur Brooks is the author of a new book called From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. Arthur has seen th...2022-02-161h 14
Andrew Yang PodcastArthur Brooks on Finding Purpose as We AgeArthur Books talks about embracing professional transitions, fluid vs. crystallized intelligence, and finding an alternative to the "work till you die" mindset.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jt25vdVcls4https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646134/from-strength-to-strength-by-arthur-c-brooksFollow Arthur Brooks: https://twitter.com/arthurbrooks | https://arthurbrooks.comFollow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2022-02-071h 16The 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 HappinessArthur 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...2021-12-1743 minThe One You FeedArthur Brooks on What It Takes to Find HappinessArthur 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...2021-12-1743 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
The Psychology PodcastArthur Brooks || Love Your EnemiesToday it’s great to chat with Arthur Brooks on the podcast. Arthur is the William Henry Bloomberg 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. Topics · Arthur’s relationship to music · Arthur’s experience with silent meditation retreats · Arthur’s unique spin o...2021-06-0757 min
Trinity Forum ConversationsRedeeming a Culture of Contempt, with Arthur BrooksOn Friday, September 25 we had the privilege of hosting best-selling author, thought leader, and Harvard Business and Kennedy School professor Arthur Brooks for an Online Conversation on “Redeeming a Culture of Contempt.” In his book, Love Your Enemies Brooks blends cutting-edge behavioral research and ancient wisdom to offer a better way to bridge divides and mend relationships. Brooks helps us to think about practical ways we can choose to love those we disagree with—to will their good and be agents of redemption and reconciliation amidst a divisive time.Learn more about Arthur Brooks2021-02-2442 min
Gridlock BreakArthur Brooks on Leadership and HappinessArthur Brooks is a professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School. He served as president of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a conservative think tank, for ten years before that. He is the author of 11 books, including two New York Times best sellers, The Road to Freedom, and The Conservative Heart. Today, he discusses his work at Harvard, specifically his class entitled, “Leadership and Happiness.” Before joining AEI, Arthur Brooks was a behavioral social scientist at Syracuse University, researching the psychology of wellbeing. In his class at Harvard Business School, he teaches that people can be ha...2020-09-2158 min
Hold These Truths with Dan CrenshawLessons on Leadership, Persuasion, & Happiness, with Dr. Arthur BrooksDr. Arthur Brooks is one of the world's most preeminent researchers on the topics of government, economic opportunity, happiness, and the morality of free enterprise. He joins us to talk about leadership principles that every aspiring politician needs to know, and how to use storytelling to craft a more persuasive argument for your opponent. Dr. Arthur C. Brooks is Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Arthur C. Patterson Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School. Before joining the Harvard faculty in July of 2019, he served for ten years as president...2020-08-2257 min
The Olasky InterviewThe Olasky Interview: Arthur BrooksArthur Brooks is an author, speaker, and former president of the American Enterprise Institute. On this episode of The Olasky Interview, Marvin Olasky and Arthur Brooks discuss the source of true happiness, how to best help struggling single moms, and how the welfare system is hurting more than helping. 2020-03-2401 min
The Emergent Order PodcastHappiness and the Culture of Contempt with Arthur BrooksToday’s episode of the podcast features a conversation between John Papola and his good friend Arthur Brooks. Arthur, an author and social scientist, was formerly the president of the American Enterprise Institute. He is now a professor at Harvard. Arthur Brooks was also the subject and star of Papola’s feature documentary, The Pursuit.
John and Arthur discuss Brooks’ research on happiness, with a specific focus on how to be happy later in your life. They also talk about other expertise of Arthur’s, such as how to avoid a culture of contempt and how your intellig...2020-03-1055 min
Notable SpeechesArthur Brooks at the 2020 National Prayer BreakfastArthur C. Brooks, a Harvard University professor and president emeritus of the American Enterprise Institute, was the keynote speaker at this year's National Prayer Breakfast, held February 6 in Washington, D.C. The breakfast is an annual event, attended more than 3,000 leaders from the U.S. and around the world.
Mr. Brooks is the author of 11 books, including Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt (Broadside Books, 2019) and The Conservative Heart: How to Build a Fairer, Happier, and More Prosperous America (Broadside Books, 2015).
Earlier in his career, Arthur Brooks...2020-02-2815 min
Ethics and Culture CastEpisode 36: Arthur BrooksIn this episode, we sit down with Arthur Brooks, the former president of the American Enterprise Institute and the author of "Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt." We talk about the importance of freedom of speech on college campuses, the role of American Catholics throughout history, and the importance of willing the good of the other as other.Special Guest: Arthur Brooks.Links:Arthur Brooks's Homepage — Arthur Brooks is a bestselling author, a social scientist, and the former president of the American Enterprise Institute. At AEI, Ar...2019-10-0332 min
Banter: An AEI PodcastThe Arthur Brooks exit interviewIn his final appearance on "Banter" as AEI's president, Arthur Brooks discusses his latest book, how the political landscape has shifted since he took office in 2009, the role of think tanks in shaping the public debate, and much more.
The post The Arthur Brooks exit interview appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.2019-06-1931 min
The Jordan Harbinger Show211: Arthur Brooks | How Loving Your Enemies Can Save AmericaArthur Brooks (@arthurbrooks) is a social scientist, Washington Post columnist, president of the American Enterprise Institute, and author of Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt.
What We Discuss with Arthur Brooks:
Why happiness relies on being mindful of what you have right now instead of comparing yourself to others who have what you want.
A disheartening statistic: One in six Americans has stopped talking to a family member or close friend entirely because of politics.
How gratitude can be used as an anesthetic for contempt.
Why a healthy...2019-06-131h 39
The Glenn Beck PodcastEp 32 | Arthur Brooks | The Glenn Beck PodcastGlenn is joined by Arthur Brooks, a New York Times bestselling author of 11 books with topics like the Role of Government, Fairness, Economic Opportunity, Happiness, and the morality of Free Enterprise. Interestingly enough, Arthur Brooks spent 12 years of his life being a professional French Hornist playing with the Annapolis Brass Quintet as well as City Orchestra of Barcelona. He later went to teach Economics and Social Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University and has since then been serving as the President of the American Enterprise Institute, which is a nationally recognized think tank based in Washington, D.C., where he leads...2019-04-131h 24
Half Hour of Heterodoxy51. Arthur Brooks, Love Your EnemiesArthur Brooks’ book Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America From the Culture of Contempt was published this month. This episode features him in conversation with Deb Mashek, executive director of Heterodox Academy, and the two co-hosts of How Do We Fix it?, Richard Davies and Jim Meigs. Arthur is the president of the American Enterprise Institute and former professor of business and government policy at Syracuse University. Before his academic career, he spent 12 years as a French hornist with the City Orchestra of Barcelona and other ensembles.
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"Our Culture of Co...2019-04-0151 min
Faith AngleArthur Brooks and Tom Gjelten: Transcending ContemptIn this episode, we sit down with AEI president Arthur Brooks and NPR's Tom Gjelten to explore increasing loneliness and disenchantment with American politics, the power of storytelling, and new ways to engage distinct audiences in pursuit of the common good.
Our Culture of Contempt, Arthur Brooks, New York Times, 3/1/19 - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/02/opinion/sunday/political-polarization.html
Love Your Enemies, 3/12/19 - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Your-Enemies-America-Contempt/dp/1982608803
Why Was the Dalai Lama Hanging Out at the Right-Wing American Enterprise Institute?, Vanity Fair, 2/26/14 - https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2014/02/dalai-lama-american-enterprise-institute
Be O...2019-03-2541 min
Kickass NewsArthur Brooks Rejects the Politics of Outrage and Culture of ContemptArthur Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute, returns to the podcast to call on Americans to reject the culture of contempt and the outrage industrial complex. He talks about the event that woke him up to the ugliness of our political discourse two and a half years before the 2016 election. He pulls back the curtain on how political parties are pushing us farther apart and how talking heads in the media are profitting from stoking division and hate. Arthur reveals the connection between trolling on social media and personality disorders and his own strategy for handling angry emails and twi...2019-03-1147 min