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1495 The Science of Happiness With Arthur C. Brooks
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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