Arthur Brooks is a bestselling author, social scientist, and the President of the American Enterprise Institute. He teaches Leadership and Happiness at the Harvard School of Business.

In this episode, Eric and Arthur discuss happiness as well as his book,  Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America From the Culture of Contempt.

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Arthur Brooks and I Discuss What It Takes to Find Happiness and…
His book, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America From the Culture of Contempt
The four extrinsic things that feed off fear are money, power, pleasure, and fame
The four intrinsic things that feed off love are faith, family, friendships, and meaningful work
How happiness requires meaning and having meaning requires challenge and/or difficulty
The three aspects of meaning are coherence, purpose, and significance
How writing out the thing you learned from a bad experience can bring meaning to it
Learning to find significance in the small things
How we need to stop living in the future and appreciate being in the present
The freeing idea that nobody really cares like we think they do
The more you judge others, the more you will feel judged
The therapy for feeling insecure is to stop judging and start observing
The link between humor and happiness
How we should reject grimness
Rejecting the expectations of the holidays can lead to more happiness




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Arthur Brooks is a bestselling author, social scientist, and the President of the American Enterprise Institute.&nbsp;He teaches Leadership and Happiness at the Harvard School of Business.In this episode, Eric and Arthur discuss happiness as well as his book,&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780062883759" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Love Your Enemies:&nbsp;How Decent People Can Save America From the Culture of Contempt</a>.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Arthur Brooks and I Discuss What It Takes to Find Happiness and…<ul><li>His book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780062883759" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Love Your Enemies:&nbsp;How Decent People Can Save America From the Culture of Contempt</a></li><li>The four extrinsic things that feed off fear are money, power, pleasure, and fame</li><li>The four intrinsic things that feed off love are faith, family, friendships, and meaningful work</li><li>How happiness requires meaning and having meaning requires challenge and/or difficulty</li><li>The three aspects of meaning are coherence, purpose, and significance</li><li>How writing out the thing you learned from a bad experience can bring meaning to it</li><li>Learning to find significance in the small things</li><li>How we need to stop living in the future and appreciate being in the present</li><li>The freeing idea that nobody really cares like we think they do</li><li>The more you judge others, the more you will feel judged</li><li>The therapy for feeling insecure is to stop judging and start observing</li><li>The link between humor and happiness</li><li>How we should reject grimness</li><li>Rejecting the expectations of the holidays can lead to more happiness</li></ul> Arthur Brooks Links:<a href="https://arthurbrooks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arthur’s Website</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/arthurbrooks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArthurBrooks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.novonordisk-us.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Novo Nordisk</a>&nbsp;- Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management. To learn more, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.truthaboutweight.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">truthaboutweight.com</a>If you enjoyed this conversation with Arthur Brooks, you might also enjoy these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/jonathan-rauch-the-happiness-curve/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jonathan Rauch – The Happiness Curve</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/ruth-whippman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ruth Whippman on The Complexity of Happiness</a>

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. "The One You Feed" is a valuable resource, offering inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

The One You Feed

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Arthur Brooks on What It Takes to Find Happiness

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