Finding Happiness, Success and Deep Purpose with Arthur Brooks

Published: March 9, 2022, 10 a.m.

b"#47: Behavioral social scientist Arthur Brooks joins Chris to explore happiness and the different types of intelligence. They also explore the hustle culture, the science of satisfaction, the reverse bucket list, the four good idols (friends, family, faith, and work) and the four to watch out for (money, power, pleasure, and pain)\\nArthur C. Brooks (@arthurbrooks) is a Harvard Professor, musician, and columnist for the Atlantic. He is also the bestselling author of 11 books on topics ranging from economic opportunity to human happiness. In February 2022, Arthur released From Strength to Strength, a book on finding meaning, success, and deep purpose in the second half of life.\\xa0\\nFull show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/happiness-arthur-brooks and you can watch this episode on YouTube\\n\\xa0\\nPartner Deals\\nFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to:\\xa0allthehacks.com/deals\\n\\nResources Mentioned\\nConnect with Arthur: Website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube\\nSome of Arthur's Books\\n\\nFrom Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life\\n\\nLove Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of Contempt\\n\\nWho Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism -- America's Charity Divide -- Who Gives, Who Doesn't, and Why It Matters\\n\\nSelected Works from the Atlantic\\n\\nHow to Build a Life - Arthur's Column\\n\\nAre you Epicurus or Epictetus Article\\n\\nBooks Referenced\\n\\nHappy Money: The Science of Happier Spending by Elizabeth Dunn and Dr Michael Norton\\xa0\\n\\nThe Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky\\n\\nMan's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl\\n\\nMeditations by Marcus Aurelius\\n\\nThe Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh\\n\\nThe Confessions by Saint Augustine\\n\\nThe Bible\\n\\nPodcasts Referenced\\n#36: Bucket Lists, Audacious Goals and Living the Life You Want with Ben Nemtin\\nBarcelona Recommendations\\n\\nRoman Ruins\\n\\nSagrada Familia\\n\\nRomanesque Churches and Gothic Cathedrals\\n\\n\\xa0\\nFull Show Notes\\n(02:54) Defining Happiness According to Arthur\\n(03:50) Assessing Happiness through Tests\\n(04:47) Seven Habits of Happier Aging\\n(05:42) Navigating the Success Curve\\n(06:30) Understanding Fluid Intelligence\\n(07:35) Grasping Crystalized Intelligence\\n(07:50) Pivotal Importance of the Right Curve\\n(08:50) Transitioning and Preparing for a Success Curve Jump\\n(10:44) Darwin and Bach: Lessons from Their Curves\\n(13:30) Success Addiction, Dopamine, and Balance\\n(16:30) Hustle Culture and Metacognition\\n(18:00) Optimal Journaling Frequency for Benefits\\n(20:30) The Pitfall of Bad Idols\\n(21:10) Embracing the Good Idols\\n(24:25) Actionable Steps for Immediate Happiness\\n(25:15) Unveiling the Happiness Algorithm\\n(25:25) Faith Beyond Organized Religion\\n(29:40) Embracing Lectio Divina - Divine Reading\\n(30:36) Science of Satisfaction Uncovered\\n(32:00) Hedonic Treadmill and Social Comparison\\n(33:47) Crafting a More Fulfilling Bucket List\\n(35:25) Reflecting on the Reverse Bucket List\\n(37:30) Investing in Happiness: How to Buy It\\n(40:52) Navigating Technology's Impact on Happiness\\n(42:40) Transforming Weakness into Strength\\n(45:36) Hope and the Role of Negative Emotions\\n(47:00) The Courage to Quit for Happiness\\n(48:30) Recommendations for Barcelona Exploration\\n(49:12) The Genesis of Arthur's Recent Book\\n(52:00) Concluding with Arthur Brooks and Online Connections\\n\\xa0\\nConnect with All the Hacks\\nAll the Hacks:\\xa0Newsletter\\xa0|\\xa0Website\\xa0|\\xa0Membership\\xa0|\\xa0Email\\nChris Hutchins:\\xa0Twitter\\xa0|\\xa0Instagram\\xa0|\\xa0Website\\xa0|\\xa0LinkedIn\\n\\nEditor\\u2019s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post."