Most of us are pursuing happiness exactly the wrong way. Overuse of technology is creating a meaning deficit, rewiring our brains away from purpose. In this episode, Dr. Arthur Brooks explains why relentless device use prevents us from asking the critical questions that define our lives, why high achievers often feel profoundly empty, and how the "striver's curse" makes satisfaction fleeting. He also shares his five-step protocol for managing negative affect and explains why suffering, when approached correctly, is a potent catalyst for personal growth. Join thousands of readers getting weekly research summaries and evidence-based protocols to extend healthspan: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/newsletter *Dr. Arthur Brooks* X: https://x.com/arthurbrooks The Meaning of Your Life: https://www.arthurbrooks.com/the-meaning-of-your-life *EPISODE LINKS* Show notes & transcript: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/arthur-brooks *PODCAST INFO* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/110-how-to-build-lasting-happiness-dr-arthur-brooks/id818198322?i=1000757095400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tg8DXKqBN6ZbmOS0d7STw?si=OYi4RnDWQkqDu76SF9va_A *SUPPORT MY MISSION* Access more than 130 episodes of my premium podcast (The Aliquot) when you become a FoundMyFitness Premium Member: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/crowdsponsor?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=arthur_brooks_podcast #happiness