The Checkup with Doctor Mike The Shocking Lessons He Teaches His Harvard Students | Arthur Brooks
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Jan 25, 2026 
Arthur Brooks, behavioral scientist and Harvard Business School professor who studies happiness, offers sharp takes on why success fails to bring lasting joy. He explores love, meaning, tech and AI’s impact on wellbeing. Short, lively conversations hit workaholism, loneliness, faith, social media, and practical ways to cultivate a more meaningful life.
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Happiness Is Three Macronutrients
- Happiness is a direction defined by three 'macronutrients': enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning.
- Emotions signal states but do not create lasting happiness; structure and habits do.
Why More Stuff Rarely Lasts
- The hedonic treadmill makes more resources fail to deliver lasting happiness.
- People misattribute short emotional boosts to permanent improvement and chase ever more.
Assess Which Happiness Nutrient You Lack
- Diagnose which happiness macronutrient you lack and target it with a plan.
- Use assessments and specific habits to increase enjoyment, satisfaction, or meaning.
