Arthur Brooks on the 4 Ways to Build the Life You Want
Episode 344
Happiness isn’t a destination. It’s something you build—one intentional choice at a time.
In this uplifting and deeply practical episode, John R. Miles welcomes world-renowned happiness researcher and bestselling author Arthur Brooks, co-author (with Oprah Winfrey) of Build the Life You Want. Together, they explore what it really takes to live a fulfilling life—not in theory, but in everyday reality.
Arthur shares profound yet accessible insights from decades of research, including lessons from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, showing us that happiness isn’t reserved for the lucky or the privileged—it’s a skill you can learn, cultivate, and share.
At the heart of his framework are four foundational pillars:
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