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How to Build a Life

A weekly column about pointing yourself toward happiness from The Atlantic.

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Why Your Job Hunt Should Be a Quest

Being miserable at work is definitely a good reason for change. But how you go about it really matters for a happy outcome.

I’m a big fan of the How to Build a Life column. I find myself sharing it with my kids all the time. Great practical wisdom.

George Stephanopolus

    “The key to happiness is not being rich; it’s doing something arduous and creating something of value and then being able to reflect on the fruits of your labor.”

    Arthur Brooks

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