Episode
Why Success Never Feels Like Enough
- Published
- Jun 29, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2702
- Processing state
not_requested
Actions
POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/office-hours-with-arthur-brooks-7443626/episodes/why-success-never-feels-like-enough/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/office-hours-with-arthur-brooks-7443626/why-success-never-feels-like-enough.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.
Summary
Do you find yourself chasing success, working long hours, doing far more than is required, and thinking about work all the time? Congratulations—you might be a workaholic. (There’s no trophy for this, by the way. I checked.) In this episode of Office Hours , I dig into what workaholism is, where it comes from, and why it can be so damaging to your happiness and relationships. We discuss the connection between work addiction and the belief that love has to be earned (which turns out to be a surprisingly ineffective strategy). There’s good news: I also share three practical steps you can take to break the cycle, become more present for your loved ones, and find the deeper sources of happiness, meaning, and connection that no promotion will ever give you. — Brought to you by: • Noble Mobile —With Noble, there is only one plan: The No-Bull Plan. It’s simple. It’s transparent. And if you use less data, you get cash back. Get an exclusive offer at: https://noblemobile.com/arthurbrooks • Magic Mind —Magic Mind is a mental performance shot with vitamins and clinically-backed ingredients like Ashwagandha and Lion’s Mane for a sharper mind and sustained energy. Get 50% off your first order at magicmind.com — Where to find Arthur Brooks: • Website: https://arthurbrooks.com/ • In-person Retreats: https://retreats.arthurbrooks.com/ • Newsletter: https://www.arthurbrooks.com/newsletter • X: https://x.com/arthurbrooks • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/ • Facebook: https://www.faceb…