The Meaning of Your Life with Arthur Brooks: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness

About this episode

Arthur Brooks discusses finding purpose and meaning in life amidst feelings of emptiness.

Do you know the meaning of your life? Do you feel a true sense of purpose? Is this something you’ve been searching for but perhaps are struggling with? If so you’re not alone! Millions of people describe feeling a growing sense of emptiness or lack of significance and if you can relate, and if you want more meaning and fulfillment in your life, then today’s episode is for you! Arthur C. Brooks is a Harvard professor, PhD social scientist, and #1 bestselling author, who specializes in using the highest levels of science and philosophy to provide people with actionable strategies to live their best lives. In his brand new book called The Meaning of Your Life he leans on cutting-edge science and great philosophers to give you a blueprint that he says will help even the most skeptical person find a life of spiritual transcendence, passionate love, and true calling. Yes please! Arthur speaks to audiences all around the world about human happiness and he’s flown across the country to be here in person with you and me today! and I am so excited for this conversation! Are You Ready to believe in YOU?🙌 jamiekernlima.com 👈 Sign up for my FREE Inspirational Newsletter and get ready for…

People in this episode

Host: Jamie Kern Lima

Guest: Arthur Brooks

Topics covered

• purpose
• meaning of life
• happiness
• self-improvement
• philosophy

Keywords

• purpose
• meaning
• happiness
• self-worth
• philosophy
• spiritual transcendence
• life strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harvard

Books & works: The Meaning of Your Life

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