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.

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 the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School. He also does work with The Atlantic, where he writes a column and hosts a podcast called How to Build a Happy Life. Arthur was formerly on Ten Percent Happier to discuss his book From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life.

In this episode we talk about:

Myth busting about happiness
The three macronutrients of happiness
The perils of pursuing pleasure
How to be effectively and wisely ambitious
How to ascertain if you have meaning in your life
How to manage your emotions
The difference between healthy and unhealthy envy

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The Science Of Building The Life You Want | Arthur Brooks

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The Science Of Building The Life You Want | Arthur Brooks