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Happier-ness with author Arthur Brooks

A Bit of Optimism

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Introduction

This chapter explores the importance of effort in achieving happiness and introduces Arthur Brooks, a happiness researcher who co-authored a book with Oprah Winfrey. They discuss the dangers of pursuing success and the joys of pursuing happiness, including the story of how Oprah discovered Arthur's book.

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