Happiness Is A Direction: Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks On Navigating Crisis, Building Better Relationships, Finding Meaning, & What Actually Makes Us Happy

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Rich Roll

Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement, Society & Culture

4.8 • 12.9K Ratings

🗓️ 17 February 2025

⏱️ 142 minutes

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Arthur Brooks is a Harvard professor, behavioral scientist, and the world’s leading researcher on happiness. This conversation explores the ineffable nature of happiness and meaning, explores why success addiction plagues high achievers, and discusses how science can open a portal to deeper truths. We investigate the dualistic tension between striving and surrender, as Arthur reveals how our fixation on striving often obscures the true source of happiness. Through a captivating shift in perspective, he sheds light on a new understanding of love, purpose, and fulfillment. The intersection of science and happiness begins here. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors: Seed: Use code RICHROLL25 for 25% OFF your first order 👉seed.com/RichRoll On Running: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style 👉on.com/richroll Birch: For 27% off ALL mattresses 👉BirchLiving.com/richroll Pique: Get up to 20% OFF plus a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first purchase 👉piquelife.com/richroll Calm: Get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription 👉 calm.com/richroll Prolon/L-Nutra: Get 15% OFF plus a FREE bonus gift 👉 prolonlife.com/richroll Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

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