Build The Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks & Oprah Winfrey Summary
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Discover the science of happiness with Oprah and Harvard's Brooks in this bestselling guide to the "four pillars" of fulfillment. Learn why detached attachment creates joy and why improving others' lives enhances your own. What's your emotional archetype - Poet, Judge, or Mad Scientist?
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The Science of Building a Happier Life
What makes some people genuinely happy despite tremendous challenges, while others remain miserable despite having everything society says we should want? This question drove Arthur Brooks to completely change careers at age fifty-five to study happiness science. His collaboration with Oprah Winfrey reveals a profound truth: happiness isn't something you're born with-it's something you build. The approach combines rigorous research with deeply human stories to create a roadmap anyone can follow. Most of us operate under two fundamental misconceptions: that complete happiness is achievable, and that our circumstances prevent us from attaining it. The liberating truth? Complete happiness is impossible-it's a direction, not a destination. This means no circumstance, positive or negative, determines our capacity to become happier. True happiness consists of three essential "macronutrients": enjoyment (which differs from mere pleasure), satisfaction (fulfillment from accomplishing goals), and purpose (the element that gives life meaning).
Embracing Unhappiness as Part of the Journey
Creating Space Between Stimulus and Response
Substituting Better Emotions for Harmful Ones
Looking Beyond Yourself for Greater Happiness
Family: Finding Joy in Beautiful Imperfection
The Transcendent Connection and Teaching Others
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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