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The Stoics knew life could be heavy, that loneliness, frustration, and heartbreak were part of the deal. They also knew something most people miss: if your thoughts shape your life, changing them can change everything.

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What did Epicurus, Buddha, and Viktor Frankl understand about meaning that most people never question? In Part 2 of this masterclass, bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks joins Ryan to break down Epicureanism, Buddhism, Christianity, and other schools of thought, revealing what each one gets right (and wrong) about happiness, meaning, and how to actually live.

Arthur Brooks is a bestselling author, Harvard professor, and one of the world’s leading voices on happiness, meaning, and human flourishing. Through his books, columns, and teaching, Brooks helps people build more meaningful, satisfying lives grounded in both philosophy and modern research.

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Where is our bravery? Where will we draw the line? What will we put on the line?

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What are you missing by only seeing the world through one philosophy? In this masterclass, Arthur Brooks and Ryan walk through the biggest schools of thought and reveal how they fit together in a way most people never see.

Join Arthur on March 27 for a free live workshop -- along with his friends Rainn Wilson, Hoda Kotb, Chip Conley, Simon Sinek, Andrew Yang, Maria Shriver, Dan Buettner, and Chris Williamson. Together, they will deconstruct the 'Meaning Gap' and share the raw, unscripted truths about finding purpose in a chaotic world. You can register here.

👉 Preorder Arthur Brooks’ NEW book The Meaning of Your Life

📚 Grab copies of Arthur Brooks’ books From Strength to Strength and Build the Life You Want

Arthur Brooks is a social scientist and one of the world’s leading authorities on human happiness. He is a Harvard professor, columnist with The Free Press, host of the podcast Office Hours, CBS News contributor, and internationally acclaimed public speaker. His previous books have been translated into dozens of languages and include the bestsellers Build the Life You Want (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey), From Strength to Strength, and Love Your Enemies.

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Almost everything worthwhile—like wisdom, leadership, mastery, opportunity—takes far more time than we expect, than we want.

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