Arthur C. Brooks

The roadmap for finding purpose, meaning, and success as we age, from bestselling author, Harvard professor, and the Atlantic's happiness columnist Arthur Brooks. Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, the more we notice our decline, and the more painful it is when it occurs.What can we do, starting now, to make our older years a time of happiness, purpose, and yes, success?At the height of his career at the age of 50, Arthur Brooks embarked on a seven-year journey to discover how to transform his future from one of disappointment over waning abilities into an opportunity for progress. From Strength to Strength is the result, a practical roadmap for the rest of your life.Drawing on social science, philosophy, biography, theology, and eastern wisdom, as well as dozens of interviews with everyday men and women, Brooks shows us that true life success is well within our reach. By refocusing on certain priorities and habits that anyone can learn, such as deep wisdom, detachment from empty rewards, connection and service to others, and spiritual progress, we can set ourselves up for increased happiness.Read this book and you, too, can go from strength to strength.

You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of your lifetime.In Build the Life You Want , Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness no matter how challenging your circumstances. Drawing on cutting-edge science and their years of helping people translate ideas into action, they show you how to improve your life right now instead of waiting for the outside world to change.With insight, compassion, and hope, Brooks and Winfrey reveal how the tools of emotional self-management can change your life―immediately. They recommend practical, research-based practices to build the four pillars of family, friendship, work, and faith. And along the way, they share hard-earned wisdom from their own lives and careers as well as the witness of regular people whose lives are joyful despite setbacks and hardship.Equipped with the tools of emotional self-management and ready to build your four pillars, you can take control of your present and future rather than hoping and waiting for your circumstances to improve. Build the Life You Want is your blueprint for a better life.

NOW A NATIONAL BESTSELLER!To get ahead today, you have to be a jerk, right?Divisive politicians. Screaming heads on television. Angry campus activists. Twitter trolls. Today in America, there is an “outrage industrial complex” that prospers by setting American against American, creating a “culture of contempt”—the habit of seeing people who disagree with us not as merely incorrect, but as worthless and defective. Maybe, like more than nine out of ten Americans, you dislike it. But hey, either you play along, or you’ll be left behind, right?Wrong.In Love Your Enemies, the New York Times bestselling author and social scientist Arthur C. Brooks shows that abuse and outrage are not the right formula for lasting success. Brooks blends cutting-edge behavioral research, ancient wisdom, and a decade of experience of experience leading one of America’s top policy think tanks in a work that offers a better way to lead based on bridging divides and mending relationships.Brooks’ prescriptions are unconventional. To bring America together, we shouldn’t try to agree more. There is no need for mushy moderation, because disagreement is the secret to excellence. Civility and tolerance shouldn’t be our goals, because they are hopelessly low standards. And our feelings toward our foes are irrelevant; what matters is how we choose to act.Love Your Enemies offers a clear strategy for victory for a new generation of leaders. It is a rallying cry for people hoping for a new era of American progress. Most of all, it is a roadmap to arrive at the happiness that comes when we choose to love one another, despite our differences.

For too long, conservatism has been a movement of the head and not the heart. Now New York Times bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks offers a bold new vision for conservatism as a movement for happiness, unity, and social justice—a movement of the head and heart that boldly challenges the liberal monopoly on "fairness" and "compassion."Many Americans today see two dispiriting political ineffective compassion on one side and heartless pragmatism on the other. Progressives have always presented themselves as champions of the poor and vulnerable. But they have not succeeded—more and more people are hopeless and dependent on government. Meanwhile, conservatives possess the best solutions to the problems of poverty and declining mobility. Yet because they don't speak in a way that reflects their concern and compassion, many Americans don't trust them. Americans know that outmoded redistribution yields poor results and does little for the pursuit of happiness. But there seems to be no conservative alternative that looks out for those struggling to get by.Arthur Brooks, one of the country's leading policy experts and the president of the American Enterprise Institute, has considered these issues for decades. Drawing on years of research on the sources of happiness and the conditions of human flourishing, Brooks presents a social justice agenda for a New Right. Proposing a set of practical policies firmly grounded in the four "institutions of meaning"—family, faith, community, and meaningful work—Brooks describes a government safety net that actually lifts people up, and offers a vision of true hope through earned success.Brooks argues that it is time for a new kind of conservatism, one that fights poverty, promotes equal opportunity, and extols spiritual enlightenment. It is an inclusive, optimistic movement with a positive agenda to help people lead happier and more fulfilling lives.Clear, well-reasoned, accessible, and free of vituperative politics, The Conservative Heart is a welcome new strategy for conservatives looking for fresh, actionable ideas—and for politically independent citizens who believe that neither side is adequately addressing their needs or concerns.

Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks offers science-based insights on work and life in this curated collection from his "How to Build a Life" column in The Atlantic.Imagine if your life were a startup. How would you lead it and shape it to be most successful?That's the question behind The Happiness Files, a rich selection of enlightening and instructive essays by Arthur C. Brooks, known worldwide for his inspiring yet practical wisdom and advice in his weekly column for The Atlantic and in his bestselling books, From Strength to Strength and Build the Life You Want (coauthored with Oprah Winfrey).The simple answer, as Brooks wisely explains, is to manage your life in a way that leads to truly valuable rewards: love, enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning—in other words, happiness.Building on his popular Harvard Business School course "Leadership and Happiness," Brooks begins each essay with sharp observations and behavioral science research that shed light on how happiness really works, then offers experiential wisdom and practical advice. Beautifully written, the essays range from ancient philosophy to literature, pop culture, and the contemporary world of work. They explore topics and challenges such as "Procrastinate This, Not That," "Why Success Can Feel So Bitter," and "Five Pillars of a Good Life." Readers will find the chapters helpfully grouped by theme: "On Managing Yourself," "On Jobs, Money, and Building Your Career," "On Balancing Work, Life, and Relationships," and more.We all need more happiness in our work and in our lives. In The Happiness Files you'll find enlightenment, inspiration, and useful guidance for leading a happier, more successful, and more fulfilling life and career.

We all know we should give to charity, but who really does? Approximately three-quarters of Americans give their time and money to various charities, churches, and causes; the other quarter of the population does not. Why has America split into two givers and non-givers? Arthur Brooks, a top scholar of economics and public policy, has spent years researching this trend, and even he was surprised by what he found. In Who Really Cares , he demonstrates conclusively that conservatives really are compassionate-far more compassionate than their liberal foes. Strong families, church attendance, earned income (as opposed to state-subsidized income), and the belief that individuals, not government, offer the best solution to social ills-all of these factors determine how likely one is to give. Charity matters--not just to the givers and to the recipients, but to the nation as a whole. It is crucial to our prosperity, happiness, health, and our ability to govern ourselves as a free people. In Who Really Cares , Brooks outlines strategies for expanding the ranks of givers, for the good of all Americans.

Entrepreneurship, personal responsibility, and upward mobility: These traditions are at the heart of the free enterprise system, and have long been central to America's exceptional culture. In recent years, however, policymakers have dramatically weakened these traditions--by exploding the size of government, propping up their corporate cronies, and trying to reorient our system from rewarding merit to redistributing wealth.In The Road to Freedom , American Enterprise Institute President Arthur C. Brooks shows that this trend cannot be reversed through materialistic appeals about the economic efficiency of capitalism. Rather, free enterprise requires a moral defense rooted in the ideals of earned success, equality of opportunity, charity, and basic fairness. Brooks builds this defense and demonstrates how it is central to understanding the major policy issues facing America today.The future of the free enterprise system has become a central issue in our national debate, and Brooks offers a practical manual for defending it over the coming years. Both a moral manifesto and a prescription for concrete policy changes, The Road to Freedom will help Americans in all walks of life translate the philosophy of free enterprise into action, to restore both our nation's greatness and our own well-being in the process.

Who are the happiest Americans? Surveys show that religious people think they are happier than secularists, and secularists think they are happier than religious people. Liberals believe they are happier than conservatives, and conservatives disagree. In fact, almost every group thinks it is happier than everyone else. In this provocative new book, Arthur C. Brooks explodes the myths about happiness in America. As he did in the controversial Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism, Brooks examines vast amounts of evidence and empirical research to uncover the truth about who is happy in America, who is not, and-most important-why. He finds that there is a real “happiness gap” in America today, and it lies disconcertingly close to America’s cultural and political fault lines. The great divide between the happy and the unhappy in America, Brooks shows, is largely due to differences in social and cultural values. The values that bring happiness are faith, charity, hard work, optimism, and individual liberty. Secularism, excessive reliance on the state to solve problems, and an addiction to security all promote unhappiness. What can be done to maximize America’s happiness? Replete with the unconventional wisdom for which Brooks has come to be known, Gross National Happiness offers surprising and illuminating conclusions about how our government can best facilitate Americans in their pursuit of happiness.

America faces a new culture war. It is not a war about guns, abortions, or gays—rather it is a war against the creeping changes to our entrepreneurial culture, the true bedrock of who we are as a people. The new culture war is a battle between free enterprise and social democracy. Many Americans have forgotten the evils of socialism and the predations of the American Great Society's welfare state programs. But, as American Enterprise Institute's president Arthur C. Brooks reveals in The Battle , the forces for social democracy have returned with a vengeance, expanding the power of the state to a breathtaking degree. The Battle offers a plan of action for the defense of free enterprise; it is at once a call to arms and a crucial redefinition of the political and moral gulf that divides Right and Left in America today. The battle is on, and nothing less than the soul of America is at stake.

Popular opinion would have us believe that America's free market system is driven by greed and materialism, resulting in gross inequalities of wealth, destruction of the environment, and other social ills. Even proponents of capitalism often refer to the free market as simply a 'lesser evil' whose faults are preferable to those of social democracy or communism. But what if the conventional understanding of capitalism as corrupt and unprincipled is wrong? What if the free market economy actually reinforces Christian values? In Wealth and Justice: The Morality of Democratic Capitalism, Arthur C. Brooks and Peter Wehner explore how America's system of democratic capitalism both depends upon and cultivates an intricate social web of families, churches, and communities. Far from oppressing and depriving individuals, the free market system uniquely enables Americans to exercise vocation and experience the dignity of self-sufficiency, all while contributing to the common good. The fruits of this system include the alleviation of poverty, better health, and greater access to education than at any other time in human history-but also a more significant prosperity: the flourishing of the human soul.

For undergraduate and graduate courses in social entrepreneurship and nonprofit management. This text brings together the established pedagogy of entrepreneurship with cutting edge nonprofit and public management tools.

Fifty years after the War on Poverty began, nearly 50 million Americans are still living in poverty. Low-income Americans increasingly confront the compounding challenges of material deprivation, low levels of upward mobility, and social isolation. It is critical to have an approach that acknowledges the complex reality of those in poverty and offers solutions that help vulnerable Americans flourish."Poverty in America" is a compilation of AEI scholars’ thinking on why fighting for the poor is a moral imperative; what demands special attention in the debate; and which policy proposals could enable the labor market, social safety net, and broader society to provide low-income Americans a better shot at success.

Sembra che cercare la felicità a volte sia come cercare qualcosa che non esiste. Possiamo cogliere un barlume dell’effetto che può avere quando la inseguiamo, ma non durerà. Le persone ne parlano, e alcuni affermano di possederla, ma coloro che secondo la società dovrebbero essere in tutto e per tutto felici spesso finiscono sui giornali per problemi economici, scandali privati e disastri familiari. Se il segreto della felicità eterna esistesse, a questo punto l’avremmo trovato, ma nonostante tutto il nostro ingegno non padroneggiamo ancora l’arte di ottenere e conservare l’unica cosa che vogliamo davvero. Basandosi sulle più recenti scoperte scientifiche, sulla loro esperienza nel convertire le idee in azioni e condividendo le storie toccanti di persone comuni che, nonostante ostacoli e difficoltà, riescono a vivere con gioia, Arthur Brooks, studioso della felicità, e Oprah Winfrey, icona della crescita personale, ci mostrano che la scienza della felicità esiste, ma richiede tempo e fatica. Ci spiegano perché la felicità non è una destinazione ma una direzione, e ci propongono una serie di pratiche concrete per costruirla attraverso quattro famiglia, amicizia, lavoro e fede. Senza dimenticare il mattoncino più importante di l’amore. Grazie agli strumenti di gestione emotiva, che Brooks e Winfrey descrivono con esempi molto efficaci, anziché limitarci a sperare che le circostanze esterne a noi migliorino, potremo prendere in mano il nostro presente e il nostro futuro. La felicità non è un dono riservato a pochi, è una capacità che tutti possiamo sviluppare. Per essere più felici, abbiamo già tutto quello che dentro di noi, in ogni momento, in questo momento. "Scegli la vita che vuoi" è un libro illuminante, per chiunque voglia trasformare la propria esistenza con consapevolezza e coraggio.

Sa võid saada õnnelikumaks. Ja õnneni jõudmine on sinu elu suurim seiklus.Raamatus “Loo endale unistuste elu” kutsuvad Arthur C. Brooks ja Oprah Winfrey sind alustama teekonda suurema õnne poole, olgu sinu elu nii keeruline kui tahes. Tuginedes uusimatele teaduslikele avastustele ja aastatepikkusele kogemusele inimeste ideede teostamisel, näitavad nad sulle, kuidas muuta oma elu paremaks juba praegu, selle asemel et oodata, et maailm muutuks.Brooks ja Winfrey näitavad sulle mõistvalt, kaastundlikult ja lootusrikkalt, kuidas emotsionaalse enesejuhtimise vahendid võivad viivitamatult muuta sinu elu. Nad soovitavad praktilisi teaduspõhiseid meetodeid, mille abil ehitada üles neli õnnesammast: perekond, sõprus, töö ja usk. Ja selle käigus jagavad nad tarku nõuandeid omaenda elust ja karjäärist, aga ka lugusid tavalistelt inimestelt, kelle elu on tagasilöökidest ja raskustest hoolimata täis õnne.Kui oled end varustanud emotsionaalse enesejuhtimise vahenditega ja valmis oma nelja samba ehitamiseks, saavutad nõnda kontrolli oma oleviku ja tuleviku üle, selle asemel et jääda ootama oma olude paranemist. Raamat “Loo endale unistuste elu” on raamistik endale parema elu ehitamiseks.***“See on minu hinnagul üks üle aegade parim, suurepärase ja väga tuumaka sisuga ning arengule tiivustav raamat!” – Toimetaja Terje Metsavas

En la primera mitad de la vida, los luchadores ambiciosos adoptan una fórmula simple para el éxito en el trabajo y en la concentrarse con determinación, trabajar incansablemente, sacrificarse personalmente y ascender sin descanso.Funciona, hasta que deja de hacerlo. Resulta que la segunda mitad de la vida se rige por reglas diferentes. En la mediana edad, muchos luchadores comienzan a encontrar que el éxito es cada vez más difícil, las recompensas menos satisfactorias y las relaciones familiares se debilitan. En respuesta, hacen lo que los luchadores siempre duplican el trabajo en un intento de superar el declive y la debilidad, y niegan los cambios que se están volviendo cada vez más obvios. El resultado a menudo es ira, miedo y decepción en un momento de la vida que imaginaron que estaría lleno de alegría, satisfacción y orgullo. No tiene que ser así. En La madurez inteligente, el experto en felicidad y autor superventas Arthur C. Brooks revela un camino para vencer la «maldición del luchador». Basándose en la ciencia, la filosofía clásica, la teología y la historia, comparte estrategias sorprendentes para dejar viejos hábitos y formar nuevas prácticas para la vida cotidiana, mostrándole có - Abandonar los hábitos de adicción al trabajo, adicción al éxito y auto objetivación.- Meditar sobre la muerte, para vencer el miedo y vivir bien.- Iniciar una aventura espiritual- Aceptar la debilidad de una manera que la convierta en fortaleza.El cambio en su vida es inevitable, pero el sufrimiento no. La madurez inteligente le muestra cómo aceptar las aptitudes de la segunda mitad de la vida con gracia, alegría y un propósito cada vez más profundo.

A powerful guide to finding meaning in a rapidly changing world, from Harvard professor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Strength to StrengthYour life does have meaning – and you can find it.In The Meaning of Your Life, social scientist and happiness expert Arthur Brooks reveals how modern society and technology have rewired our brains, making it harder to find purpose. This growing sense of emptiness, especially among young people, is real and can be devastating. But there is hope.With compassion and practical advice, Brooks provides a roadmap to rediscovering meaning. You'll take a test to understand your current place on the journey, learn evidence-based strategies to rewire your brain and develop a new vocabulary for your desires.Most importantly, Brooks will show you where to search for the transcendence, vocation and significance that are your birthright as a human being. ‘What is the meaning of my life?’ is not an unanswerable question, but the road to an answer is a long one. The Meaning of Your Life is your essential guide for the journey.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Strength to Strength, an account of how the modern world sets us up to fail at finding meaning—and a plan for finding what you seek.Meaning in life is getting harder to find—and there’s a reason for that. In The Meaning of Your Life, social scientist and happiness expert Arthur Brooks explains how rapid societal and technological changes have rewired our brains, making them ill-equipped to handle questions of existential reckoning. The resulting emptiness is not imaginary, and it is life-destroying for some, especially for young people. Fortunately, there's hope. With compassion, clarity, and practicality, Brooks tells you exactly what you need to do to move toward meaning. You'll take a test to determine where you are on your meaning journey, learn evidence-based tactics for rewiring your brain for complex and abstract concepts, and discover a vocabulary for your desires. Most importantly, Brooks will show you where to search for the transcendence, vocation, and significance that are your birthright as a human being.“What is the meaning of my life?” is not an unanswerable question, but the road to an answer—or answers—is a long one. The Meaning of Your Life is your guide for the journey.

Stellen Sie sich vor, Ihr Leben wäre ein Start-up. Wie würden Sie es führen und gestalten, um möglichst erfolgreich zu sein? Genau dieser Frage geht der Harvard-Professor und Bestsellerautor Arthur C. Brooks in seinem neuesten Buch nach. Brooks liefert dazu eine einfache, aber überzeugende Gestalten Sie Ihr Leben so, dass es zu wirklich wertvollen Belohnungen führt – Liebe, Freude, Zufriedenheit und Sinn. Mit anderen Glück.Aufbauend auf seinem beliebten Kurs »Leadership and Happiness« an der Harvard Business School eröffnet Brooks jedes Kapitel mit scharfsinnigen Beobachtungen und verhaltenswissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen, die Aufschluss darüber geben, wie Glück tatsächlich funktioniert. Kombiniert mit seinem reichen Erfahrungsschatz leitet er daraus praktische Ratschläge für mehr Glück und Erfolg ab.Die Kapitel sind dabei in drei zentrale Themenbereiche Wie man das eigene Leben effektiv managt, wie man im Beruf erfolgreicher wird und wie man durch gelungene Kommunikation bereichernde Beziehungen aufbaut. Auch Themen wie die perfekte Work-Life-Balance und die wahre Bedeutung von Erfolg werden behandelt.Dieses Buch ist ein unterhaltsamer und leicht verständlicher Ratgeber, der dennoch wissenschaftlich fundiert Strategien und Wege zu mehr Glück, Ausgeglichenheit und Erfolg im Leben aufzeigt.

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