388: Overcoming success addiction & why you should have a reverse bucket list | Social scientist Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.

Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.: “Purpose is one of the macronutrients of happiness.” 

Brooks, a behavioral social scientist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to overcome success addiction, plus:

- How to meet your goals without compromising mental health (~07:50)

- The 7 big predictors of long-term happiness (~15:31)

- How to avoid a midlife crisis (~21:31)

- How your intelligence changes as you age (~22:24)

- How to unlock your deepest potential (~28:11)

Referenced in the episode:

- Brooks' book, From Strength To Strength.

- Read Brooks' Article on how wanting less leads to more satisfaction.

- Read more about George Vaillant's research in his book, Triumphs Of Experience.

- A study showing senior citizens who rarely felt useful had higher risk of mortality.

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