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#1043 - Arthur Brooks - 14 Habits for an Optimised Morning & Evening Routine

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#1043 - Arthur Brooks - 14 Habits for an Optimised Morning & Evening Routine

Modern Wisdom

6 DAYS AGO
Modern Wisdom

Modern Wisdom

6 DAYS AGO
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Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author. What does it really take to live a fulfilling life? With endless advice on how to boost or sabotage happiness, what does science actually say about feeling better and liv...

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This conversation delves into the biological roots of emotion, the pitfalls of modern pursuits like wealth and status, and the deeper sources of lasting fulfillment. It explores how our brains respond to stress, loss, and connection—and what truly sustains well-being across a lifetime.
00:00
Sadness is linked to the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex responding to perceived loss.
17:36
Chasing worldly idols like money, power, pleasure, and fame as ultimate goals leads to unhappiness
22:57
Extreme crushes are often misplaced ambition—we see in others what we wish to have.
30:10
The key to reducing misery is to want the right things.
50:16
Suffering is not to be avoided but embraced as a teacher of meaning
52:55
Happiness declines from 20s–40s but rises in 50s and 60s as people understand suffering.
1:03:03
Creatine has notable neuroprotective properties beyond muscle support
1:05:36
Not all omega-3 products are equal in quality and effectiveness
1:15:10
Training in one's 20s and 30s is an investment for future health and physique
1:21:31
Going to bed early with a partner allows for oxytocin release through eye-contact and hand-holding, which can save marriages.
1:29:05
Tylenol and Advil together can be more effective than opiates for emotional pain
1:36:23
Sad music helps process breakup emotions by stimulating the right brain hemisphere
1:44:02
Motive matters when speaking the truth—love should be the driving force.

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Are Emotions Hardwired for Survival?
00:00
Why Do We Use Alcohol to Quiet Our Anxiety?
10:24
Can Money or Fame Ever Make Us Truly Happy?
20:12
What If Your Desires Are Leading You Astray?
30:10
Why Do So Many Relationships Break Down After Five Years?
42:32
How Does Suffering Unlock Meaning in Life?
52:55
What Morning Habits Set the Tone for a Good Day?
58:35
How Does What You Eat and Drink Affect Your Mind?
1:05:36
What Exercise Routine Actually Lasts a Lifetime?
1:10:31
What Should You Do Every Night to Sleep Better?
1:17:25
Why Can’t We ‘Fix’ All of Life’s Hardest Problems?
1:24:13
When Should You Walk Away From a Relationship?
1:34:01
Is Love Really the Foundation of a Meaningful Life?
1:41:42

Transcript

Chris Williamson: When it comes to well-being, what do you think contributes more, psychological elements or physical elements? Because we experience our well-being psychologically, but we experience everything psychologically, including our physical well-...