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#226 ‒ The science of happiness | Arthur Brooks, Ph.D.
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2022/10/10
The Peter Attia Drive
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How did Arthur's career as a French horn player influence his later work?
What prompted Arthur's shift from music to a Ph.D. in quantitative policy?
How does intelligence change with age, and how can we leverage this for happiness?
What epiphany from an airplane encounter shaped Arthur's thinking?
What are the three main components of happiness?
How does 'purpose' contribute to happiness?
Why is having a partner and true friendships crucial for happiness?
What makes a true friendship, and why do men often struggle with making real friends?
How does 'satisfaction' contribute to happiness, and what is 'wants management'?
What is the impact of social comparison on happiness?
How do Chinese art and the concept of a 'reverse bucket list' relate to happiness?
What exercise highlights the importance of relationships and working on them?
What are the four idols that drive us, and how do they affect happiness?
How do success addiction and workaholism detract from happiness?
What is a radical approach to overcome fear, and how does it relate to love and happiness?
What ancient Hindu advice can guide us to a perfect life?
What happens when we get caught in the four idols?
What makes happiness complex?
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