The Meaning of Your Life

My friend Arthur C. Brooks clearly articulates how to live a meaningful, compassionate and purposeful life * HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA *Arthur Brooks is America’s most soulful social scientist. From the day I met him in 2007, it was clear that his life’s work was to increase human flourishing. Over the years he has transformed from data geek to passionate preacher, teaching us all how to live, work and age well in our rapidly changing society. * JONATHAN HAIDT, author of The Anxious Generation and The Righteous Mind *Arthur has shaped the way I see, the way I pray and the way I interact with students on a daily basis. * FATHER MIKE SCHMITZ, University of Minnesota Duluth campus chaplain and host of the podcast The Bible in a Year *Every conversation I have with Arthur leaves me with a clearer perspective on what it means to live a meaningful life. * SIMON SINEK, author of Start with Why and The Infinite Game and host of the podcast A Bit of Optimism *Arthur Brooks guides us to figure out how to live by focusing on the why. These pages can show anyone that meaning isn’t lost, just waiting to be found * SHERYL SANDBERG, founder of Lean In *If you really want a change in your life and are seeking deeper meaning, congratulations. You have found the perfect book. * HODA KOTB, former Today host and CEO of Joy 101 *

Arthur C. Brooks is a professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on happiness and leadership. He is the creator of the popular ‘How to Build a Life’ column at The Atlantic, an acclaimed public speaker and the author of numerous bestselling books, including Build the Life You Want (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey), From Strength to Strength and Love Your Enemies.