Dr. Arthur Brooks

The first advance copy of my new book just arrived in the mail. It comes out March 31. If you’d like to preorder and join us for the live event on March 27, you can find everything here: themeaningofyourlife.com

Millions of talented young people are unable to find meaning. Here are 7 Steps to Rebel Against this from Emerson: (From my latest book): a.co/d/0115Qbm9 Step 1: Reclaim your privacy. "My life is for itself and not for a spectacle." Stop oversharing. Your life is not content. Protect it. Step 2: Stop conforming. "Whoso would be a man must be a nonconformist." Even if you agree with the crowd, question it. Beware of technological fads and ideological panics. Think and act independently. Step 3: Be true to yourself. "The great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude." Take pride in not fitting in when the crowd is acting foolish. Step 4: Defer gratification. Instead of chasing the next dopamine hit, choose long-term purpose with passion and perseverance. Do hard things every day. The pain is the point. Step 5: Be ruthless with your attention. Eliminate trivial, immoral, or silly distractions. Ditch the empty cultural calories. Focus only on what truly nourishes you. Step 6: Be willing to change your mind. "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." Say what you actually believe today — even if it contradicts yesterday. Refuse to play in the polarized online culture. Changing your mind openly is an important form of being honest. Step 7: Practice radical honesty. You can only become truly self-reliant by speaking the truth even when it costs you, even when it's uncomfortable.

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@arthurbrooks How long did it take to sign all of them .

Thanks for your support with the launch of my new book. I truly appreciate it. I'm beginning to share some behind-the-scenes of the process of writing the book. Overall, I had to sign 2000 bookplates (Luckily, Penguin handled attaching them to the book...). I can't wait to share more inside snippets that led up to the launch! Grab your signed copy here: barnesandnoble.com/w/the-meaning-…

@arthurbrooks says that careers aren’t always linear and they’re not meant to be. The most meaningful paths often look like a spiral—growing, evolving, and having the courage to begin again. Listen to the conversation now and let us know: Are you holding on, or stepping into what’s next?

It’s been an incredibly busy few weeks, and I’m so grateful to all of you for your support and for the book being out. library.hbs.edu/working-knowle…

The Catholic Church is seeing a rise in new converts. @arthurbrooks, who has attended mass daily for the last 10 years, shares why he believes there will be “a real surge in religious activity in the next 10 years.”

A very interesting and helpful essay

If it resonates with you, I hope you’ll pick up a copy here: amazon.com/Meaning-Your-L…

Today is launch day! I wrote The Meaning of Your Life for anyone who feels like something is missing in their life and is searching for answers about why.

When it comes to making—and communicating—tough calls, great leaders need more than empathy. @arthurbrooks explains why compassion goes further: it means understanding what people are going through, having a clear plan, and acting with courage. More from Arthur C. Brooks: themeaningofyourlife.com

The wait is almost over. The Meaning of Your Life is out tomorrow. Get your copy here: amazon.com/Meaning-Your-L…

A lack of trust in institutions like the media, academia and religious centers have allowed “conspiracies to take hold,” CBS News contributor and @thefp columnist @arthurbrooks says. He breaks down how people come to believe in them — and how to help your loved ones who are having trouble sorting fact from fiction.

I'm now live for my book launch! Come and join us on YouTube here: youtube.com/live/736Ljt4vC…

I'm now live for my book launch! Come and join us on YouTube here: youtube.com/live/736Ljt4vC…

The first advance copy of my new book just arrived in the mail. It comes out March 31. If you’d like to preorder and join us for the live event on March 27, you can find everything here: themeaningofyourlife.com

In a work-obsessed culture, “strivers” can end up missing their own lives. They get hooked on achievement. Like any addiction, it becomes a loop that’s hard to escape. The path to happiness, says @arthurbrooks, is finding the awareness and courage to stop.

Happiness is giving your heart away, even when it hurts. @arthurbrooks: "Until we actually understand that the meaning of our life is partly ascertained through the embrace of suffering, we're going to miss the meaning of our life. And the meaning of our life is love.” Find Old School with Shilo Brooks on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

@newstart_2024 Thank you for sharing! @newstart_2024

The #1 predictor of a boy’s future success isn’t money, schools, or IQ. It’s watching his father love his mother. Arthur C. Brooks: “If you want to raise successful kids — especially boys — you have one job: Love his mom. What you tell them doesn’t matter. What you do does. Be the person you want your kids to become.” Simple. Brutal. True. Fathers: Are you showing your sons what real love and respect look like in marriage? Mothers: Have you seen this dynamic play out in your own family or with your kids? Your take 👇