Happiness Wrapped 2023

Through writing, teaching, speaking and all forms of media, Arthur traveled the world this year working with people from all walks of life seeking to pursue greater happiness. Take a look at some of the highlights!

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January

  • Website launch
  • Utah visit - He toured Mormon Tabernacle? - Speaking
  • Max lugavere - Podcast

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February

  • L&H course had guest Ashley Willans maybe?  - Harvard
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March

  • Fl Southern maybe - Speaking

  • Dubai - Speaking

  • Dharamsala Trip - Leadership and Happiness Lab - Speaking

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April

  • Rome - Holy Week Trip - Speaking

  • Joey Born - Became a Grandpa - Personal

  • Recorded with Andy Stanley if we don’t include later - Podcast

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May

  • Catholic University Commencement Address - Speaking

  • UCLA mental health thing w/OW, surgeon general, jon batiste - Speaking

  • Spain events

  • Mind pump

  • Google

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June

  • CNBC SquawkBox

  • Happiness Summit

  • HBS reunion

  • Surgeon general youtube

  • Aspen Ideas Festival - Rainn Wilson and David Brooks photo– this was actually end of June

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July

  • Recorded audio book for HTBAL

  • Our team retreat in Portland Maine Napa Institute

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August

  • Vacation

  • LA Podcast Recordings - Rich Roll, Rachel Hollis, Max Lugavere, Tom Bilyeu

  • Workshop launch

  • Mexico program w/Harvard maybe?

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September

  • BTLYW Book Launch

  • CBS Mornings

  • Rich Roll

  • Rachel Hollis

  • MSNBC

  • Tim Ferris - Podcast

  • Carey Nieuwhof Podcast - Podcast

  • Maria Shriver IG live - Digital

  • Maybe event w/HKS/David Rubenstein, Katie Couric and other VIPs were there - Speaking?

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October

  • YPO - Speaking

  • TNP One - Speaking

  • Park City Event - Speaking

  • Utah State Capitol - Speaking

  • UT Austin - Speaking

  • Tennessee - Speaking

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November

  • North Point Leadership Labs - Speaking

  • Super Soul Podcast- maybe shift to Dec episode 3 to beef up Dec? - Podcast

  • Peter Attia Podcast - Podcast
    The DREW Barrymore Show - Media

  • Rainn Wilson IG Live - Digital

  • Oprah and Arthur NPR Interview - Media

  • Carlos and Caitlin MARRIED! - Personal

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December

  • Since this is light maybe do episode 3 of the podcast series w/OW?

  • Slate interview - Media

  • Steven Barlett

  • Jordan Harbinger

  • Rainn Wilson Podcast

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Teaching Happiness 101

Arthur spoke to University of Utah students about the science of happiness, met with local business leaders and policy makers, and visited with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir as part of his role as a Gardiner Insitute Impact Scholar at the University of Utah.

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The Genius Life Podcast

Arthur shared how to dopamine detox for better health and happiness on "The Genius Life with Max Lugavere."

February

WIRED Twitter Q&A

Arthur joined Wired’s “Support” series, responding to people who took to Twitter to ask about happiness. Arthur answered burning questions about how to live a happier life, what things happy people have in common, and all the things that lead to a healthier, more fulfilled life.

March

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Summit on Leadership and Happiness with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

Arthur's Leadership and Happiness Laboratory hosted this Summit to explore the following questions: Why should leaders learn the science of happiness? How can leaders perform their duties with greater joy, see themselves as happiness teachers, and improve the wellbeing of those around them? During the Summit, Arthur presented questions and sought understanding from the wisdom and guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.  They explored how transcendental knowledge and academic science complement each other to help us confront humanity’s problems, with solutions based in love and compassion, and  how these insights can be incorporated into the work of everyday leaders.  Stay tuned for the launch of new resources from this collaboration in 2024!

87th Honorary Chancellor 

At the Florida Southern College convocation, Arthur was honored as their 87th Honorary Chancellor, and spoke to the students and faculty about finding grace, joy, and ever deepening purpose.

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April

The Science & Art of Livin' with Matthew McConaughey

Arthur sat down with actor, author & producer Matthew McConaughey to discuss his personal philosophy for living a fulfilling life. Together, they provided practical advice and insights on how to cultivate joy and meaning. 

Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

Author and Pastor Andy Stanley hosted Arthur to discuss From Strength to Strength and how to create a plan for a happy and successful future.

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The Happy Art of Grandparenting

Arthur became a grandfather—a role that holds a lot of lessons for happiness as he shared in his "How to Build a Life" column at The Atlantic.

May

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Build the Life You Want  Book Announcement

Arthur and Oprah Winfrey announced their forthcoming book  Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. Arthur said, “I was delighted to learn that during the early days of the pandemic, Oprah started reading my 'How to Build a Life' column in The Atlantic, and also read my 2022 book From Strength to Strength. She interviewed me about this work, and we developed a friendship that led us to cook up Build the Life You Want.”

The Science of Happiness & Being A Better Parent – Mind Pump

Arthur sat down with the Mind Pump hosts to discuss adoption, addiction, the dangers of pornography, fatherhood and more.

Catholic University Commencement Address

“Use your ordinary work, no matter what it is, as a way to love others,” Arthur said. “Understand this well, there’s something holy, something divine, hidden in the most ordinary situations and it’s up to each one of you to discover it. Dedicate anything you do, big or small, significant or insignificant, to the good of others.”

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UCLA Wisdom of Wellness Mental Health Summit

Designed to nurture the body, mind, and spirit, while supporting mental health research, education, and patient care programs at UCLA, the WOW2023 summit featured an inspirational conversation with Arthur and Oprah Winfrey about the science of happiness. The Summit also featured other thought leaders, including Grammy Award winning musician Jon Batiste (pictured above) and Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy.

June

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2023 Leadership and Happiness Symposium

Hosted by Arthur's Leadership and Happiness Laboratory, the inaugural Symposium was held at the Harvard Kennedy School and featured guest speakers on the cutting edge of happiness research including  Martin Seligman, Laurie Santos,  Carol Graham, Sonja Lyubomirsky, and Robert Waldinger.  Designed primarily for university faculty interested in teaching a version of Arthur's leadership and happiness course, the symposium served two primary purposes: inform leaders about the science of happiness and equip them to share it in their work.  

Dr. Vivek Murthy on Loneliness in America

Arthur and United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy spoke  about the connection between social media use and the growing epidemic of loneliness.

Aspen Ideas Festival

Arthur discussed the exploding science of happiness, combining philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience into a set of actionable strategies for everyday life.

CNBC Squawk Box

Arthur joined "Squawk Box" to discuss the science of happiness, applications in the workplace, career advice for new graduates, and more.

July

Audiobook recorded for Build the Life You Want

While at the studio, Arthur shared a message for his audience as the book launch date approached. Click the photo above to watch.

Napa Institute Summer Conference

Arthur spoke to members of the Catholic community about The Art of Managing Happiness.

August

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Launch of “The Art and Science of Happiness” Workshop

Designed to provide practical applications from the expanding science of happiness, these resources were made available to a broad audience to support their understanding of the material that Arthur shares in his books and speeches so that they may apply science-based lessons to their own life and work, and learn to support others in becoming happier.

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Build The Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier  Debuts at #1

Arthur and Oprah release their book, Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, which debuted at #1 on the New York Times Best Seller list.

“Oprah and I have written this book to unlock for you the amazing secrets to emotional self-management. This isn’t based on some ancient, esoteric, mystical formula. Rather, it comes from the most cutting edge neuroscience and social science, conducted at the greatest universities in the world, related in terms non-scientists can understand and put into use.  

The adventure of your lifetime–the journey to getting happier–can start the day you pick up the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Build the Life You Want.” - Arthur C. Brooks, September 2023

An Evening with Arthur and Oprah at Harvard University

Arthur and Oprah celebrated the release of their new book with an event at Klarman Hall on the campus of Harvard University. In front of a full house, they discussed the book with Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic.

More from Build the Life You Want

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    Oprah Winfrey and Arthur Brooks Collaborate on "Happiness" | CBS Sunday Morning
    CBS News' Norah O'Donnell talked with Oprah and Arthur about their collaboration, "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier," and about the importance of accepting unhappiness in order to gain fulfillment. 
    Watch the segment →
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    Oprah and Arthur on CBS Mornings
    Oprah and Arthur discussed how they shared wisdom from their own lives and careers in their new book "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier."
    Watch the segment →
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    How to ACTUALLY Get Happier: The Science of Fulfillment | The Rich Roll Podcast
    In this conversation, Arthur and Rich Roll discussed what happiness is and isn’t, how to experience more of it, and the concrete steps and practical solutions you can adopt to build a more fulfilling future.
    Listen to the podcast →
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    Proven tactics to get HAPPIER, live with purpose and enjoy life more! | The Rachel Hollis Podcast
    Arthur appeared on The Rachel Hollis Podcast to share proven tactics for a happier life filled with purpose and the science behind happiness.
    Listen to the podcast →
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    Stop Chasing Happiness: Master the Psychology of Pleasure, Power and Success Instead | Impact Theory
    Arthur and Tom Bilyeu discussed the pursuit of happiness through progress, learning, and understanding.
    Watch on YouTube →
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    How to Be Happy, Reverse Bucket Lists, The Four False Idols, and More | Tim Ferris
    Arthur had an in-depth and personal conversation with Tim Ferris about how to be happy, reverse bucket lists, the four false idols, muscular philosophies, practical inoculation against the darkness and much more.
    Listen to the podcast →
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    New Book Focuses on Your Roadmap to Happiness | 11th Hour MSNBC
    Arthur sat down one-on-one with Stephanie Ruhle to talk about “Build the Life You Want.”
    Watch the segment →
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    How to Move Forward with Passion and The Science Behind an Ideal Morning Routine | The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
    Carey and Arthur talked about everything from how to set up your day for creative work, to the intersection of faith and work, to crystallized intelligence and how to move forward with passion.
    Watch the episode →
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    Happier-ness with Arthur Brooks | Simon Sinek: A Little Bit of Optimism
    Simon and Arthur defined happier-ness (because being happy is not a final destination, it’s an ongoing practice).
    Listen to the podcast →
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    Oprah's Co-Author Arthur C. Brooks Says They Share the Same Goal: 'Lift People Up and Bring Them Together' | PEOPLE
    Arthur spoke with PEOPLE magazine about his partnership with Oprah and the secret to happiness.
    Read the article →
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    Oprah and Arthur on the Art and Science of Building a Happier Life in Every Decade | Maria Shriver
    Maria Shriver was joined by Oprah and Arthur to talk about their new book on Instagram Live.
    Watch on YouTube →

What Happiness Is and How to Build It

Arthur Brooks delivered the keynote address at The Atlantic Festival's "In Pursuit of Happiness Forum," and discussed the core components of happiness, including faith, family, friends, and work, and how these elements can transform your life and bring you lasting joy.

October

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TNP One | The Science of Love and How To Use It

Arthur spoke at The Nantucket Project's annual conference, and was awarded the audience choice for best speaker.

Google Zeitgeist

At this year's Google Zeitgeist, Arthur shared how research in behavioral science coupled with philosophy and wisdom can teach us how to build the life we want.

November

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Build the Life You Want  Companion Podcast (3 episodes)

Oprah and Arthur dove deep into the science of happiness, answering questions from Build the Life You Want readers across the country, and offered plenty of actionable advice for listeners. Each episode of the Build the Life You Want companion podcast expands on themes from the book. 

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The Drew Barrymore Show

Arthur sat down with Drew Barrymore to break down his philosophy on happiness, overcoming depression, and more.

The Peter Attia Drive Podcast

Arthur returned to the Peter Attia Drive podcast and talked about the nuanced concept of happiness, differentiating between momentary feelings and overall wellbeing.

NPR Morning Edition

Arthur and Oprah spoke to A Martinez about their companion podcast to Build the Life You Want.

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North Point Community Church Leadership Lab

Speaking to a group of business leaders from Atlanta, Arthur shared how they can structure their lives in a way that uncovers new strengths and leads to lasting happiness. The event was simulcast to six locations across the Atlanta Metro region.

CBS Person to Person

Norah O’Donnell spoke with Arthur about his partnership with Oprah Winfrey and the key to living a happier life.

December

How to Find Happiness – Jocko Podcast

Retired Navy Seal Jocko Willink interviewed Arthur about the science of happiness in this three hour conversation.

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Recording the SoulBoom Podcast

Arthur sat down with his friend Rainn Wilson to record an episode for his forthcoming new podcast, SoulBoom, launching in 2024.

Top 10 "How to Build a Life" Columns of 2023

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