1495 The Science of Happiness With Arthur C. Brooks

Update: 2021-02-22

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In this episode, Sal speaks with Arthur C. Brooks about the science of being happy.

How do we define happiness? (4:15 )
The barriers holding you back from full enjoyment of your life. (6:48 )
The concept of the treadmill of satisfaction. (8:03 )
Why true happiness requires unhappiness. (11:05 )
The concept of the 4 Idols of Worship and why you should have a reverse bucket list. (13:05 )
Why social comparison is the thief of joy. (21:45 )
The art of balance. (30:47 )
How to change your relationship with pain. (32:28 )
As a society, are we experiencing a happiness problem? (36:20 )
The epidemic of fear. (43:24 )
What drove him to the science of happiness? (46:32 )
How to build your happiness portfolio. (49:42 )
His outlook for the future. (53:00 )
How politicians are people too. (55:54 )

Featured Guest/People Mentioned

Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram
Arthur Brooks Website
Arthur Brooks Art of Happiness Podcast
Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) Instagram
Jon Haidt (@jonhaidt) Twitter

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