{"product_id":"the-happiness-files-insights-on-work-and-life-by-arthur-c-brooks-hardcover","title":"The Happiness Files: Insights on Work and Life by Arthur C. Brooks - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eArthur C. Brooks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvard professor and bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks offers science-based insights on work and life in this curated collection from his \"How to Build a Life\" column in \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine if your life were a startup. How would you lead it and shape it to be most successful?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's the question behind \u003ci\u003eThe Happiness Files\u003c\/i\u003e, a rich selection of enlightening and instructive essays by Arthur C. Brooks, known worldwide for his inspiring yet practical wisdom and advice in his weekly column for \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e and in his bestselling books, \u003ci\u003eFrom Strength to Strength\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBuild the Life You Want\u003c\/i\u003e (coauthored with Oprah Winfrey).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe simple answer, as Brooks wisely explains, is to manage your life in a way that leads to truly valuable rewards: love, enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning--in other words, \u003ci\u003ehappiness\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding on his popular Harvard Business School course \"Leadership and Happiness,\" Brooks begins each essay with sharp observations and behavioral science research that shed light on how happiness really works, then offers experiential wisdom and practical advice. Beautifully written, the essays range from ancient philosophy to literature, pop culture, and the contemporary world of work. They explore topics and challenges such as \"Procrastinate This, Not That,\" \"Why Success Can Feel So Bitter,\" and \"Five Pillars of a Good Life.\" Readers will find the chapters helpfully grouped by theme: \"On Managing Yourself,\" \"On Jobs, Money, and Building Your Career,\" \"On Balancing Work, Life, and Relationships,\" and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe all need more happiness in our work and in our lives. In \u003ci\u003eThe Happiness Files\u003c\/i\u003e you'll find enlightenment, inspiration, and useful guidance for leading a happier, more successful, and more fulfilling life and career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArthur C. Brooks\u003c\/b\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, where he writes the weekly \"How to Build a Life\" column. Brooks is the number one \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of fourteen books, including \u003ci\u003eBuild the Life You Want\u003c\/i\u003e, coauthored with Oprah Winfrey, and \u003ci\u003eFrom Strength to Strength\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 8.3 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51964657434925,"sku":"9798892792264","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/the-happiness-files-insights-on-work-and-life-by-arthur-c-brooks-hardcover-8514942.webp?v=1775478126","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-happiness-files-insights-on-work-and-life-by-arthur-c-brooks-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}