# The Science Of Building The Life You Want | Arthur Brooks

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Published: 2026-09-07T07:00:00+00:00
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Plus: the benefits of a "reverse bucket list"; clear formulas for happiness, enjoyment, satisfaction, and purpose; and how to engage in the world's problems without being miserable. Professor and writer Arthur Brooks on his recent book (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey): Build The Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier . Arthur has seen the themes of this book play out in his own life. He started his career as a classical French horn player, then got his PhD in public policy analysis, and went on to run a think tank called the American Enterprise Institute . He is currently a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School . He also does work with The Atlantic , where he writes a column and hosts a podcast called How to Build a Happy Life . Arthur was formerly on Ten Percent Happier to discuss his book From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life . In this episode we talk about: Myth busting about happiness The three macronutrients of happiness The perils of pursuing pleasure How to be effectively and wisely ambitious How to ascertain if you have meaning in your life How to manage your emotions The difference between healthy and unhealthy envy Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram , TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/HAPPIER . Fitnexa: You can learn more about Fitnexa SomniPods 3 at go.fitnexa.com/n6PD9i , and use code HAPPIER10 for $10 off your order. Master Class: Get 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/happier . Northwest Registered Agent: Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/happierfree and start using free resou…

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