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From Strength to Strength

Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

“Brooks appears to have a clear strategy here: first he horrifies you, then he bucks you up. Every ambitious person should read this.”

Dan Harris

Author and former ABC News anchor

From Strength to Strength is a wise and inspiring guide to reimagining the rest of your life. If you’re a striver tired of striving, this remarkable book is for you.”

Daniel H. Pink

Author of Drive, When, and A Whole New Mind

“In this book, Arthur C. Brooks helps people find greater happiness as they age and change.”

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About the Book

Many of us assume that the more successful we are, the less susceptible we become to the sense of professional and social irrelevance that often accompanies aging. But the truth is, the greater our achievements and our attachment to them, the more we notice our decline, and the more painful it is when it occurs.

What can we do, starting now, to make our older years a time of happiness, purpose, and yes, success?

Drawing on social science, philosophy, biography, theology, and eastern wisdom, as well as dozens of interviews with everyday men and women, Brooks shows us that true life success is well within our reach.

Read this book and you, too, can go from strength to strength.

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Order your copy today, and read on to learn more about bulk and customization options for your organization, as well as new workshops and keynotes to complement and reinforce the concepts in The Happiness Files.

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What’s inside The Happiness Files?

Building 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 of the book grouped by theme: 
  • On Managing Yourself
  • On Jobs, Money, and Building Your Career
  • On Communicating and Connecting with Others
  • On Balancing Work, Life, and Relationships
  • On How You Define Success

The Happiness Files Keynotes and Executive Workshops

Apply the lessons of The Happiness Files at your organization to increase revenues, optimize workplace engagement, and increase retention and productivity. Arthur and his team are available for in person keynotes and workshops to complement and reinforce the concepts in The Happiness Files. Topics are aligned with the sections of the book, and can be done as single keynotes, workshops of various lengths, or a combination of the two. Reach out today to learn more about how to customize a program for your team.

Align your Brand with The Happiness Files

A variety of customization options are available through Harvard Business Review Press to transform a thoughtful gift into a lasting symbol of your commitment to creating a happier world.

Available in hardcover, paperback, and e-books for:

  • Premiums at events and conferences
  • Incentives for completing surveys
  • Strengthening investor relations
  • Gifts to reward and thank your best customers and employees
  • Client or employee book clubs
  • Leadership programs
  • Onboarding new employees
  • Talent and skill development
  • Workshops, classes, and retreats

For more information about custom editions and/or bulk orders of The Happiness Files, please contact Lindsey Dietrich at lindsey.dietrich@hbr.org or (617) 783-7571.

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Flap customizations
Custom foreword
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Pricing is competitive and depends on the title chosen, customizations selected, and quantity ordered.

About Arthur Brooks

Arthur Brooks is the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the popular “How to Build a Life” column.

Brooks is the author of 15 books, including the 2023 #1 New York Times bestseller Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier with co-author Oprah Winfrey,  and the 2022 #1 New York Times bestseller From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. He speaks to audiences all around the world about human happiness and works to raise well-being within private companies, universities, public agencies, and community organizations.

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