How to Age Up

How To Build a Happy Life: When Virtues Become Vices

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Oct 10, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Drunk vs. Happy

  • Arthur Brooks' former roommate, an alcoholic, shared stories of his past recklessness.
  • Despite acknowledging his misery during that time, he admitted to preferring drunkenness over happiness.
INSIGHT

Good Habits Gone Bad

  • Seemingly positive habits, like work, can become addictive when they're excessively pursued.
  • Constant affirmation and rewards through these habits can create a cycle of striving and dissatisfaction.
ANECDOTE

A Turning Point

  • Early in her career, Anna Lembke realized she wasn't adequately addressing patients' addiction issues.
  • A patient's car accident, attributed to relapse, highlighted the critical need for addiction treatment training.
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