Dr. Arthur Brooks

Arthur Brooks is a Harvard professor, PhD social scientist, bestselling author, and columnist who specializes in using the highest levels of science and philosophy to provide people with actionable strategies to live their best lives. He travels around the world engaging audiences using a blend of cutting-edge science, ancient wisdom, philosophy, music, and art. Check out his videos to see how he helps to bring people together and improve happiness for all.


Dr. Arthur Brooks

What does “success” mean, and what role do goals play?

This is a tricky subject, where there has been a lot of disagreement in the business lit­er­a­ture in the past. Some say you should have rock-­ solid, clear goals that stretch far out into the ­ future; ­others say it is better to let the future take care of itself and to focus more on the pre­sent to do good work you enjoy.

The approach I take in the essays in my new book, ‘The Happiness Files’, treats professional goals like a rhumb line—a navigational term for the straight course toward a destination, with the full knowledge and acceptance that circumstances will change that course and maybe even the destination itself.

But without the rhumb line, progress is not possible to see or measure.

The pro­gress princi­ple in your career requires that you have purpose and direction in your work and life.

You can find a deeper exploration of balancing Work, Life, and Relationships in my new book, ‘The Happiness Files’, available for pre-order here: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F4MFQ6VN

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 15

Dr. Arthur Brooks

Here's a BTS shot of me recording my new show, "Office Hours." Launching August 11th. I'm looking forward to sharing it with you.

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 30

Dr. Arthur Brooks

In case you missed it, my talk and conversation with Cheryl Strayed at ‪@TheAtlantic‬ Festival last week.

1 year ago | [YT] | 2

Dr. Arthur Brooks

Fun to be back on with ‪@richroll‬. Always an engaging conversation. Hope you find it helpful as you seek happiness.

1 year ago | [YT] | 0

Dr. Arthur Brooks

What do you think? Should we remove devices from schools?

Watch what the Surgeon General has to say.

2 years ago | [YT] | 0

Dr. Arthur Brooks

This is how to be happier. Will you join me in this movement?

2 years ago | [YT] | 1

Dr. Arthur Brooks

Watch my conversation with the United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, as we discuss social media and loneliness in America.

2 years ago | [YT] | 0