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Most Replayed Moment: Why You’re Never Satisfied! The 4 Pillars of Lasting Happiness

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Most Replayed Moment: Why You’re Never Satisfied! The 4 Pillars of Lasting Happiness

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Nov 14
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Nov 14
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Arthur C. Brooks is a Harvard professor, social scientist, and bestselling author who studies the science of happiness, meaning, and human fulfilment. He advises leaders and high achievers on how to build lives rooted in purpose, satisfaction, and emotiona...

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In a world saturated with messages equating pleasure with happiness, lasting fulfillment remains elusive—especially for high achievers who find success doesn't bring the contentment they expected. This conversation dives into the psychological and emotional mechanics behind true satisfaction, exploring why effort, meaning, and intentionality matter far more than outcomes.
02:30
Satisfaction is 'haves' divided by 'wants'.
05:18
Enduring satisfaction comes from progress, not goals.
07:52
Faith, family, friendship, and serving others are the four transcendent goals that lead to a happy life.
12:40
Meaning in life consists of coherence, purpose, and significance, with coherence being the understanding of why things happen
17:57
Serving others should come before having fun for a meaningful life

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Why pleasure isn’t the same as long-term happiness
00:00
Is achieving your goal enough to make you happy?
05:18
What kind of goals actually lead to fulfillment?
07:52
How do daily habits shape your emotional well-being?
12:40
Can serving others give your life deeper meaning?
15:15

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Steven Bartlett: so people in memory turn pleasure into enjoyment to enjoy, that's right, so alcohol add people in memory. Arthur C. Brooks: You know, the anheuser-busch corporation doesn't put out advertisements of, you know, a dude alone in his apartmen...