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The Science Of Building The Life You Want | Arthur Brooks

The Science Of Building The Life You Want | Arthur Brooks

10% Happier with Dan Harris
7 sep 2026 1h 23m
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<p dir="ltr">Plus: the benefits of a "reverse bucket list"; clear formulas for happiness, enjoyment, satisfaction, and purpose; and how to engage in the world's problems without being miserable.</p> <p dir="ltr">Professor and writer Arthur Brooks on his recent book (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey): <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/build-the-life-you-want-the-art-and-science-of-getting-happier-arthur-c-brooks-oprah-winfrey/20032551?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwwr6wBhBcEiwAfMEQsygtMeYJ5u56NEDT-5mQIaGillN2CLSj922Tt4ezY9i8fBUVZONsNxoCjzcQAvD_BwE"> Build The Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier</a>. 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 <a href="https://www.aei.org/">American Enterprise Institute</a>. He is currently a professor at the <a href="https://www.hks.harvard.edu/">Harvard Kennedy School</a> and <a href="https://www.hbs.edu/Pages/default.aspx">Harvard Business School</a>. He also does work with <a href= "https://www.theatlantic.com/">The Atlantic</a>, where he writes a <a href= "https://www.theatlantic.com/author/arthur-c-brooks/">column</a> and hosts a podcast called <a href= "https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/how-to-build-a-happy-life/">How to Build a Happy Life</a>. Arthur was formerly on Ten Percent Happier to discuss his book <a href= "https://arthurbrooks.com/book/from-strength-to-strength/">From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life</a>. </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Myth busting about happiness</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The three macronutrients of happiness</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The perils of pursuing pleasure</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to be effectively and wisely ambitious</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to ascertain if you have meaning in your life</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to manage your emotions</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The difference between healthy and unhealthy envy </li> </ul> <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<br /> <br /></a> This episode is sponsored by:<br /> BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at <a href= "http://betterhelp.com/HAPPIER">BetterHelp.com/HAPPIER</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Fitnexa: You can learn more about Fitnexa SomniPods 3 at <a href= "https://go.fitnexa.com/n6PD9i">go.fitnexa.com/n6PD9i</a>, and use code HAPPIER10 for $10 off your order.</p> <p dir="ltr">Master Class: Get 15% off any annual membership at <a href= "http://masterclass.com/happier">masterclass.com/happier</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Northwest Registered Agent: Visit <a href= "http://northwestregisteredagent.com/happierfree">northwestregisteredagent.com/happierfree</a> and start using free resources to build something amazing.</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>

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