17min chapter

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Arthur Brooks on How to Be Happier

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

CHAPTER

Exploring Happiness, Negative Emotions, and the Pursuit of Success

The chapter delves into the complexities of happiness, emphasizing that it is a journey rather than a final destination. It discusses the value of learning from negative emotions and experiences, taking personal responsibility, and embracing adversity for personal growth and strength. Furthermore, it explores the misconceptions surrounding success, money, fame, and their correlation with happiness, as well as the cognitive traps associated with pursuing external markers of success.

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