The Conversation with Dasha Burns The most unlikely ingredient to a successful career in Washington
Dec 21, 2023
Former president of the American Enterprise Institute, Arthur Brooks, discusses the relationship between power and happiness in Washington. He shares insights on obtaining happiness and the problem with relying on worldly achievements. The podcast also explores collaborations with influential figures, the evolution of intelligence over the lifespan, and the dangers of workaholism. Seven rules for long-term happiness and well-being are highlighted, along with coping with anxiety and managing social media.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Shift in Thinking: From Bucket List to Detachment
03:42 • 14min
Collaborations, Buddhism, and Philosophical Insights
17:30 • 3min
The Evolution of Intelligence over the Lifespan
20:59 • 6min
Happiness and the Washington Self-Help Space
27:03 • 9min
Attachment, Self-Identification, and the Dangers of Workaholism
36:06 • 19min
Seven Rules for Long-Term Happiness and Well-Being
54:39 • 6min
Coping with Anxiety, Managing Social Media, and Nurturing Relationships
01:00:24 • 6min