2107: The Science of Becoming a Better & Happier Parent with Arthur Brooks

Why do men fall into the trap of being a provider first? (2:22)
The power and value of adoption. (6:42)
The different kinds of fatherhood. (11:54)
How dopamine lies behind all addiction. (17:32)
The dangers of pornography for young men. (22:24)
The three macronutrients to happiness. (28:12)
The cult of youth. (31:07)
The secrets of a successful marriage. (36:06)
Tactical methods to improve your happiness. (39:40)
Why men become men when they become fathers. (47:25)
Loving people is different than using them. (49:22)
Educators rather than influencers. (53:03)
The importance of having a transcendental practice. (55:23)
Electing the hard thing because you chose the divine path. (58:25)
The problem with being an activist rather than a volunteer. (1:00:51)
The love vs. fear polarity. (1:05:44)
Managing the pain so it’s no longer managing you. (1:09:00)
Experience and reps matter. (1:17:26)
Gambling is an interesting dopamine phenomenon. (1:20:07)
Entrepreneurial orientation spectrum. (1:22:30)
The five dimensions of human personality. (1:29:25)
The “I” self vs. the “me” self. (1:33:36)
Life is a pilgrimage. (1:40:38)

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The two faces of oxytocin - American Psychological Association (APA)
https://www.apa.org/monitor/feb08/oxytocin

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Book by Arthur C. Brooks
https://amzn.to/3KRamNK

Marriage Is a Team Sport, Not a Competition - The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/11/how-collaboration-can-improve-marriage-relationships/672048/

How Wanting Less Leads to Satisfaction - The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/03/why-we-are-never-satisfied-happiness/621304/

Choose the Activism That Won't Make You Miserable
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/05/activism-depression-happiness-volunteering/674002/

Oprah teams with Arthur C. Brooks on book about happiness
https://www.thestar.com/life/2023/05/10/winfrey-teams-with-arthur-c-brooks-on-book-about-happiness.html

Research: Why Immigrants Are More Likely to Become Entrepreneurs
https://hbr.org/2021/08/research-why-immigrants-are-more-likely-to-become-entrepreneurs

How to Be Less Self-Centered - The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/09/how-be-less-self-centered/671499/

What Is Metacognition? How Does It Help Us Think?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-moment-youth/202010/what-is-metacognition-how-does-it-help-us-think

How to Stop Freaking Out - The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/04/how-to-manage-emotions-and-reactions/629692/

How to Hike the Camino de Santiago - Uncommon Path
https://www.rei.com/blog/travel/how-to-hike-the-camino-de-santiago

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