Happiness Files

Arthur C. Brooks, PhD, is the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and a professor of management practice at Harvard Business School. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the weekly "How to Build a Life" column. Brooks is the number one New York Times bestselling author of fourteen books, including Build the Life You Want, coauthored with Oprah Winfrey, and From Strength to Strength. He is one of the world's leading experts on the science of happiness, appearing in the media and traveling around the world to teach people in private companies, universities, public agencies, and faith communities how they can live happier lives and bring greater well-being to others.

Named one of the "14 Best Happiness Books" by The Next Big Idea ClubPraise for Arthur C. Brooks"Arthur Brooks is the only person to combine both science and our aspirations about our lives. His work confirms and surprises us about ourselves and how we're progressing." — Eric Schmidt, former Chairman and CEO, Google"As I follow the principles that Arthur Brooks presents, I am becoming happier. I'm actually having fun, too—a word that previously didn't exist in my vocabulary." — Oprah Winfrey, global media leader"Arthur C. Brooks helps people find greater happiness as they age and change." — His Holiness the Dalai Lama"Great practical wisdom." — George Stephanopoulos, coanchor, Good Morning America; host, ABC's This Week"Arthur Brooks is an exceptional thought leader on the life quotient of true happiness, and his insights have the power to inspire and transform individuals and organizations. His ability to connect with our team on such a meaningful level sparked engaging discussions, resonated deeply, and has undoubtedly shaped our team's mindset for the better." — Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO, Nasdaq"In this beautiful curated collection, Arthur Brooks provides timeless wisdom to meet the challenges of modern working life." — Scott Barry Kaufman, Professor at Columbia University and best-selling author of Rise Above