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Mentioned in 134 episodes

From Strength to Strength

Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

Book • 2024

Arthur C Brooks

In 'From Strength to Strength', Arthur C. Brooks addresses the inevitable decline in abilities that comes with aging and provides a practical guide on how to transform this period into an opportunity for growth.

Drawing on social science, philosophy, biography, theology, and eastern wisdom, as well as interviews with everyday men and women, Brooks advocates for refocusing on priorities such as deep wisdom, detachment from empty rewards, connection and service to others, and spiritual progress.

He argues that by adapting our expectations and focusing on these areas, we can achieve increased happiness and purpose in our later years.

Mentioned by

Arthur C. Brooks

Mentioned in 134 episodes

Recommended by

Tim Ferriss

in his newsletter, Five Bullet Friday.

#692: Arthur C. Brooks — How to Be Happy, Reverse Bucket Lists, The Four False Idols, Muscular Philosophies, Practical Inoculation Against the Darkness, and More

Mentioned by

Peter Attia

as one of four books he frequently gifts to friends, focusing on the quality of life.

#265 - Time, productivity, and purpose: insights from Four Thousand Weeks | Oliver Burkeman

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as his first introduction to Arthur Brooks's books.

#841: Arthur Brooks — Finding The Meaning of Your Life, The Poet's Protocol, The Holy Half-Hour, and Why Your Suffering is Sacred

Recommended by

Bill Gurley

to

Tim Ferriss

as a book providing perspective for a later career shift.

#840: Bill Gurley — Investing in The AI Era, 10 Days in China, and Important Life Lessons from Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld, MrBeast, and More

Mentioned by

Peter Attia

as one of the books he keeps multiple copies of to share.

#280 ‒ Cultivating happiness, emotional self-management, and more | Arthur Brooks Ph.D.

Mentioned by Arthur Brooks as one of his own books discussing career transitions.

#931 - Arthur Brooks - Harvard Professor Reveals The Secret To Lasting Love & Happiness

Mentioned by

Chris Hutchins

as one of the books he really likes thinking about.

#815: Chris Hutchins, Deal Master — Helping Tim Burn 15M+ Miles and Points, Flipping Costco Gold Into Five-Star Trips, Flying to Japan for $222, Tech Tools and Tricks, and Avoiding The Optimizer’s Curse

Mentioned by

Arthur C. Brooks

as his previous book focusing on success, happiness, and purpose in the second half of life.

No. 1 Happiness Expert: If Your Friends Get Divorced So Will You! Single Friends Will Keep You Single! Obesity Is Contagious

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as a #1 New York Times bestseller by

Arthur C. Brooks

.

Build The Life You Want: Arthur C. Brooks on Happiness, Transcendence & Creating Greater Life Satisfaction

Mentioned by

Peter Attia

as a book that profoundly impacted his thinking on the quality of life.

#226 ‒ The science of happiness | Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.

Mentioned by

Bill Perkin

s as one of three books that impacted his thinking on quality of life.

Optimizing life for maximum fulfillment | Bill Perkins (#237 rebroadcast)

Mentioned by

Peter Attia

when introducing the topic of the three components of happiness.

#377 ‒ Special episode: Understanding true happiness and the tools to cultivate a meaningful life—insights from past interviews with Arthur Brooks

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as someone whose book recommendations are featured in the Blinkist app.

Ep. 238: The Joys of the Reading Life

Mentioned by Dr. Arthur Brooks when discussing his publishing record and work on human happiness.

528. The Longevity of Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as one of Arthur C. Brook's 13 books.

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

Mentioned by

Sam Harris

as the title of Arthur Brook's latest book, focusing on success, happiness, and purpose in the second half of life.

#291 — Where is Happiness?

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book about systematically cultivating a better life, focusing on the second half of life.

Ep. 280: Proven Rules for Deep Living (w/ Arthur Brooks)

Mentioned by

Peter Attia

as one of three books connected to the theme of quality of life.

#237 ‒ Optimizing life for maximum fulfillment | Bill Perkins

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as a book that gets at the heart of ideas discussed in the podcast.

The Modern Elder: Chip Conley On Reframing Midlife, Cultivating True Wisdom & Finding Purpose In Life's Second Half

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book that impacted his brother.

The Science Of Building The Life You Want | Arthur Brooks

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