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How to ACTUALLY Get Happier: The Science of Fulfillment | Arthur Brooks x Rich Roll

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Returning for his second appearance, Harvard Professor & Atlantic columnist Arthur Brooks shares neuroscience-backed tips on cultivating happiness, finding fulfillment in work and life, and how to build a better future. To read more about Arthur and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll781 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich RICH ROLL X ON https://www.on-running.com/en-us/stories/rich-roll LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:32 Happiness Defined 00:02:11 The Three Macronutrients of Happiness 00:04:11 The Biggest Confusion About Pleasure and Enjoyment 00:08:32 The Struggle for Joy 00:14:52 Reverse Bucket List 00:16:16 Metacognition Defined 00:18:14 Choosing a Better Reaction: The Importance of Time 00:22:18 Developing Self-Awareness and Metacognition 00:25:06 The Limbic System's Response to Threats 00:28:20 Ad Break 00:29:26 Making Uncomfortable Decisions for Personal Growth 00:35:20 The Evolution of Happiness 00:36:12 Reconnecting in a Relationship 00:40:32 Arthur's New Book with Oprah 00:45:12 The Function and Purpose of Negative Emotions 00:48:35 The Neurochemistry of Schadenfreude 00:49:43 Guilt and Shame 00:53:35 The Genetic Basis of Happiness 00:54:43 Understanding Positive and Negative Affect 00:57:39 Different Profiles and Complementarity in Relationships 01:02:36 The Negativity Bias and its Management 01:04:36 The As-If Principle and Changing Emotional States 01:09:31 Depression, Rumination and Creativity 01:12:04 The Fear of Losing Oneself 01:13:59 The Crisis of Meaning 01:20:41 Finding the Answers 01:24:35 The Four Pillars of Happiness 01:32:00 Holding Opinions Lightly and the Attachment to Opinions 01:38:27 The Revolution of Love 01:41:15 Creating Happiness Teachers 01:45:01 Work as an Opportunity to Serve 01:47:03 The Importance of Serving One Person 01:49:25 The Magic of Love in Little Acts 01:51:07 Making a Public Commitment to Virtue 01:56:16 The Importance of Consistency and Values 02:00:27 The Role of Choice and Compatibility in Dating Apps 02:05:08 Finding Love on Dating Apps 02:06:46 Misconceptions about Happiness 02:11:27 Balancing Friendships and Family 02:13:53 The Temptation of Opportunities 02:15:54 Teaching Happiness 02:22:18 The Importance of Neuroscience and Psychology in Career Trajectory 02:22:50 Closing Remarks * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast

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