Arthur Brooks - Harvard Professor & Happiness Expert | Everything You Think About Success Is Wrong

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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.

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00:00 – Intro
01:25 – What Most People Get Wrong About Happiness
04:30 – The Reverse Bucket List Explained
09:59 – Ambition Without Attachment
14:09 – Playing “What’s My Idol?”
22:51 – Sponsor Break
24:48 – Does Conquest Make You Happier?
27:39 – Intention Without Attachment
30:21 – Why Your Calling Matters
34:25 – Is Secularism Fueling Anxiety and Depression?
36:22 – Happiness vs. Meaning: What’s the Difference?
38:09 – Sponsor Break
40:04 – Why Arthur Turned to Buddhism
46:54 – Redefining Intimacy
49:48 – The Happiness Paradox
56:01 – What Sabotages Your Happiness?
58:31 – A Life-Changing Idea From Arthur’s Latest Book
01:00:39 – The No.1 Lesson on Happiness for His Kids

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