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Mentioned in 42 episodes

Build the Life You Want

The Art and Science of Getting Happier

Book • 2024

Arthur C Brooks

In 'Build the Life You Want,' Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey offer a research-based approach to improving one's life by focusing on emotional self-management.

The book emphasizes building the four pillars of happiness: family, friendship, work, and faith.

It provides practical, science-backed strategies to manage emotions, turn challenges into opportunities, and find inner peace.

The authors share their own experiences and those of others who have found joy despite hardships, highlighting the importance of enjoyment, satisfaction, and purpose in achieving a happier life.

Mentioned by

Steven Bartlett

Arthur C. Brooks

Mentioned in 42 episodes

Co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, focusing on the art and science of getting happier.

#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

Cal Newport

in reference to a previous podcast interview.

Ep. 283: How To Organize Your Life

Recommended by

Peter Attia

as a book on happiness, highlighting its actionable strategies for living a better life.

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

Mentioned by

Steven Bartlett

as a book co-written with Oprah Winfrey, focusing on self-management and building a fulfilling 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 book co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, filled with practical, social science, and neuroscience-backed practices to strengthen the four pillars of happiness.

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

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as an instructive book on building a fulfilling life.

Ep. 298: Rethinking Attention

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as one of Arthur C. Brook's 13 books, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey.

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

Mentioned by Dr. Arthur Brooks as a book he co-authored with Oprah Winfrey on the science of human happiness.

528. The Longevity of Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book about engineering one's life for improvement.

Ep. 273: A Deep Response to Distraction

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a case study of intentionally designing a deeper life, and co-author with Oprah Winfrey of "Build the Life You Want".

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

Co-authored by Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey, exploring how to build a fulfilling life without waiting for external changes.

The Science Of Building The Life You Want | Arthur Brooks

Recommended by

Laurie Santos

as a new audiobook on building a fulfilling life.

A Supercommunicator's Guide to Love and Dating

Written by

Oprah Winfrey

and Arthur C. Brooks to guide readers towards daily happiness.

Build the Life You Want... Advice from Arthur Brooks and Oprah

Co-written by Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey, offering a blueprint for a better life based on the science of happiness.

Happier-ness with author Arthur Brooks

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

as a book that explores the fundamental role of relationships in creating a happy life.

181. Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communication, Happiness & Wellbeing

Mentioned by

Scott Galloway

as the co-author of the book discussed in the podcast.

Conversation with Arthur Brooks — The Pillars of Happiness

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as Arthur Brook's new book co-written with Oprah Winfrey.

Build The Life You Want | Arthur Brooks

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

in the introduction, highlighting Arthur C. Brooks's work on happiness and well-being.

#701: In Case You Missed It: September 2023 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"

Mentioned by

Jocko Willink

as a recent collaboration between

Arthur C. Brooks

and Oprah Winfrey.

415: How to Find Happiness. w/ Arthur C. Brooks.

Mentioned by

Will Ahmed

as one of Arthur Brook's books.

How to Control your Mindset and Feel Happier with Arthur Brooks

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