1495 The Science of Happiness With Arthur C. Brooks

In this episode, Sal speaks with Arthur C. Brooks about the science of being happy.

• How do we define happiness? (4:15)
• The barriers holding you back from full enjoyment of your life. (6:48)
• The concept of the treadmill of satisfaction. (8:03)
• Why true happiness requires unhappiness. (11:05)
• The concept of the 4 Idols of Worship and why you should have a reverse bucket list. (13:05)
• Why social comparison is the thief of joy.  (21:45)
• The art of balance. (30:47)
• How to change your relationship with pain. (32:28)
• As a society, are we experiencing a happiness problem? (36:20)
• The epidemic of fear. (43:24)
• What drove him to the science of happiness? (46:32)
• How to build your happiness portfolio. (49:42)
• His outlook for the future. (53:00)
• How politicians are people too. (55:54)

Featured Guest/People Mentioned 

• Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram
• Arthur Brooks Website
• Arthur Brooks Art of Happiness Podcast
• Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday)  Instagram
• Jon Haidt (@jonhaidt)  Twitter

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• February Promotion: Phase II Bundle
• Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout**
• Watch The Pursuit | Prime Video
• Hedonic Treadmill | Psychology Today
• Lottery winners and accident victims: is happiness relative?
• When less is more: Counterfactual thinking and satisfaction among Olympic medalists.
• Mind Pump #1422: How To Build A Sexy Dad Bod
• What You Gain When You Give Things Up – Arthur C. Brooks
• An Epidemic of Loneliness - The Art of Happiness Podcast
• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
• Mind Pump Free Resources