Why We Suffer & How to Create Lasting Happiness - Arthur Brooks

January 9, 2026|Original: 1h 48m|10 key insights|5 min read

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🧠 The shocking reason why your brain is wired to feel both extreme happiness and unhappiness simultaneously

💡 The 'Mad Scientist' personality type: Why high-intensity emotions might be your secret superpower

🍺 Why CEOs have more alcohol problems than unemployed people - the brutal neuroscience behind stress management

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