Modern Life Is Designed to Leave You Empty. Here's the Antidote. | Arthur Brooks

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<p dir="ltr">Six steps to reclaim your brain, find purpose, and escape the doom loop.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.arthurbrooks.com/">Arthur Brooks</a> is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. Brooks is the author of 15 books, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Build-Life-You-Want-Science/dp/0593545400">Build the Life You Want</a>, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, and <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/059319148X"> From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life</a>. His latest book is <a href= "https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724315/the-meaning-of-your-life-by-arthur-c-brooks/"> The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness</a>. </p> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The three essential components of a meaningful life</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Getting comfortable with boredom </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why we need to be asking questions that google can't answer</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The neuroscience behind "authentic love" </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strategies for finding meaning in your work </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What Arthur means when he says "don't waste your suffering"<strong><br /></strong></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Additional Resources: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.arthurbrooks.com/office-hours">Office Hours with Arthur Brooks</a><strong><br /></strong></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. <a href= "https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert">Register here.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party#9851">Register here.</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> This episode is sponsored by:</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>LinkedIn Ads</strong> — Reach the right professionals with precision targeting. Spend $250 and get a $250 credit at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "http://www.linkedin.com/happier">http://www.linkedin.com/happier</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>BetterHelp</strong> — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.betterhelp.com/happier">https://www.betterhelp.com/happier</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Quō</strong> — The smart business phone system with AI call logging and summaries. Try free + 20% off your first six months at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.quo.com/happier">https://www.quo.com/happier</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson</strong> — A podcast exploring ADHD, neurodivergence, and mental health through conversations with scientists, doctors, and researchers. Search for <em>Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson</em> wherever you get your podcasts.</p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p> <p> </p>