The Jordan Harbinger Show 211: Arthur Brooks | How Loving Your Enemies Can Save America
Jun 13, 2019
Arthur Brooks, a social scientist and columnist, shares insightful perspectives on bridging America’s growing divide. He highlights that real happiness comes from gratitude and mindfulness, rather than comparison. In an age of political polarization, he stresses the vital need for love over contempt, fostering constructive dialogue instead of division. Brooks emphasizes the power of genuine leadership based on cooperation, not coercion, and encourages overcoming anonymity in online communication. His vision for unity revolves around seeing others as kin, promoting a culture of understanding and compassion.
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Avoiding Comparison
- Stop comparing yourself to others, as it leads to unhappiness.
- Focus on intrinsic satisfaction, doing good, earning success, and serving others.
Balancing Mindfulness and Ambition
- Entrepreneurs are often prospective, focusing on the future, which hinders present enjoyment.
- Mindfulness is important, but a balance is needed for progress, as excessive mindfulness can stifle ambition.
Plane Anecdote
- Arthur Brooks shares an anecdote about a famous, successful man on a plane expressing unhappiness.
- This prompted Brooks to reflect on his own ambition and the importance of enjoying the present.
