Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What if your life checked every box—but still felt hollow?

Kate Bowler talks with Harvard professor and happiness expert Arthur Brooks about why success doesn’t always deliver joy. They explore the “striver’s curse,” the cost of ambition, and how to build a life that’s rich in meaning—even when the dream isn’t what you imagined.

If success hasn’t fulfilled you, this one’s for you.