The more we chase success, the more unhappy we become
That’s not just a hunch, it’s what the science shows us.
We’re told that success will bring happiness. That if we just work harder, earn more, climb higher … the joy will follow.
But it doesn’t. Not in any lasting way.
Because happiness isn’t a reward at the end of the race. It’s not something we achieve after we’ve done “enough.”
It’s a practice. A direction. A skill you build—and this course will help you do just that.
Real success follows happiness, not the other way round
Become more focused and creative
Lead with greater empathy and strength
Build stronger relationships and cultures
Make better decisions—for yourself and your organization
Happiness is a leadership strategy.
It creates better partners, better colleagues, and better humans.
AND NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS:
Happiness isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you can learn, practice, and build—like any valuable skill.
The Art and Science of Happiness Workshop
A practical, research-backed workshop to help high achievers understand happiness, build it like a skill, and live a more joyful, fulfilled life.
Created and taught by Harvard professor and NYT bestselling author Dr. Arthur Brooks, this course blends neuroscience, philosophy, and real-life tools to get happier.
10 videos. 5 modules. Worksheets, surveys, and science-backed strategies. Watch at your own pace—at home, on a walk, or between meetings.
Try it for FREE: Start module 1 now with zero commitment to buy
You’ll discover:
The real definition of happiness and unhappiness (hint: it’s NOT just a feeling)—without knowing this you can’t change anything
Why success without emotional regulation leads to burnout
The role relationships, work, and purpose play in long-term well-being
What your personal happiness portfolio should look like for long-term happiness—and how to invest in it
How to lead yourself and others with more joy, steadiness, and meaning
What you’ll learn inside the workshop:
The Art and Science of Happiness
Discover what happiness really is—and why most of us are chasing the wrong thing.
- Learn the 3 ingredients of lasting happiness so you know exactly what to focus on to build a happier life
- Take the General Happiness Scale survey to assess your baseline
- Discover why happiness isn’t a feeling, and what it is instead, so you can monitor more easily your journey
Managing Your Emotions
Because emotional self-regulation isn’t optional, it’s a leadership skill. When you can lead yourself, you can lead anyone.
- Learn how to manage your emotions so they don’t manage you
- Dive deeper into the difference between happiness and unhappiness so you can track your own happiness better
- Use tools like the PANAS scale to understand your natural emotional state
Managing Your Relationships
Build Stronger Relationships: at home, at work, and with yourself
- Learn how to achieve a better work life balance so you don’t burnout
- Understand the science of love, and why healthy attachment is key to lasting happiness
- Explore the Greek model of love and discover what’s been missing in your closest relationships
- Identify your attachment style, and why it matters when building happiness
Happiness at work
Money, status, and success don’t create happiness—but how you relate to them does.
- Explore how materialism and overwork affect your well-being, and take the Materialist Values Scale to see where you sit
- Understand the neuroscience of comparison, and why chasing status rarely brings satisfaction
- Learn how money can buy happiness when you spend it the right way
Managing Your Future
Create your own personal roadmap for long-term happiness practice (yes, you can design a life that gets better and better).
- Clarify what gives your life meaning, and take the Measuring Meaning Survey to assess your own sense of purpose
- Embrace your changing skills as you move from strength to strength
- Create your personal Happiness 401k—a lifelong investment plan for well-being
Get lifetime access to the workshop
All 10 video sessions taught by Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks
Downloadable workbook + self-discovery activities
Bonus readings to deepen your insights
Two pre-recorded “Ask Me Anything” sessions with Arthur
Enhanced, private podcast audio for learning on the go
Series guide with video summaries and reflection questions
Full video transcripts
Gift options available—share the gift of happiness
Get FREE immediate access to module 1 now with zero commitment to buy
What I teach in world class universities, now made accessible for you
Hi, I’m Arthur—a Harvard professor, writer, and social scientist who’s spent the last decade studying one big question: How can we live happier lives?
I write the “How to Build a Life” column for The Atlantic, speak to global audiences on happiness, and co-authored the #1 New York Times bestseller Build the Life You Want with Oprah Winfrey.
After years of chasing success, I realized happiness isn’t something we earn after achievement, it’s a skill we can learn, practice, and share.
And this workshop will teach you exactly how to do it. So much so, that others will start to ask you what you’re secret to happiness is.
