The Happiness Files – by Arthur C. Brooks
What if the relentless pursuit of success is actually the reason you feel empty? Arthur C. Brooks’s The Happiness Files exposes a brutal truth: our brains are wired to chase money, power, and fame — rewards that science proves won’t make us happy. Drawing from rigorous peer-reviewed research across neuroscience and psychology, Brooks reframes your life as the ultimate startup, with happiness as the only KPI that truly matters. Across 33 compelling essays, he delivers a scientifically-backed blueprint for building a fulfilling life — from mastering failure and strategic procrastination to why tossing out your trophies might be the best career move you’ll ever make.
