Arthur Brooks - Harvard Professor & Happiness Expert | Why Everything You Think About Success Is Wrong

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, bestselling author, and public speaker renowned for his work on happiness, leadership, and the intersection of science and human flourishing. Formerly the president of the American Enterprise Institute, he now teaches at Harvard University, where he focuses on behavioral science and social well-being. Through his books, research, and talks, Brooks explores how individuals can cultivate purpose, resilience, and joy in both life and work. ➡️ Show Links Join 125,000+ readers of Arthur Brook’s “The Art & Science of Happiness” newsletter here. The Art and Science of Happiness Workshop Official Website Instagram Facebook YouTube X Weekly Newsletter ➡️ Office Hours Podcast Each week on Office Hours, you’ll get a glimpse into the cutting edge research on happiness, and explore how you can use it to improve your life—and share what you learn with those you love. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fT0FLFsPgV2mbVjuOo3JV Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/office-hours-with-arthur-brooks/id1832119842 YouTube: https://youtu.be/I5LVbNcW1VY ➡️ Books https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Files-Insights-Arthur-Brooks/dp/B0F4MFQ6VN ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Inbound - https://www.inbound.com/register NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:25 – What Most People Get Wrong About Happiness 04:30 – The Reverse Bucket List Explained 09:59 – Ambition Without Attachment 14:09 – Playing “What’s My Idol?” 22:51 – Sponsor Break 24:48 – Does Conquest Make You Happier? 27:39 – Intention Without Attachment 30:21 – Why Your Calling Matters 34:25 – Is Secularism Fueling Anxiety and Depression? 36:22 – Happiness vs. Meaning: What’s the Difference? 38:09 – Sponsor Break 40:04 – Why Arthur Turned to Buddhism 46:54 – Redefining Intimacy 49:48 – The Happiness Paradox 56:01 – What Sabotages Your Happiness? 58:31 – A Life-Changing Idea From Arthur’s Latest Book 01:00:39 – The No.1 Lesson on Happiness for His Kids