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Dullness Is Essential. Here's Why.
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- Harvard Business Review
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 184
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Summary
Boredom Is Essential. Here's Why. 4 Sep 2025 --- Boredom isn’t a bug—it’s a feature. Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks (@drarthurbrooks) explains why boredom benefits us. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book, "The Happiness Files": https://s.hbr.org/45yh8ne You can also sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices