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1 year

Over the weekend, I became a grandfather.

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Before sending that tweet...remember that the moment you insult someone, you have given up on persuasion.

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One of the biggest problems with social media is that it has made our lives "cumulative." We can't reinvent ourselves, which is necessary for growth and happiness.

Arthur Brooks: The Washingtonian Interview - Washingtonian

Arthur C. Brooks is the author of a popularAtlantic column that tackles a subject of increasing urgency in a relentlessly depressing world. Officially called “How to Build a Life,” it could well be...

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An exciting new project in higher ed: The University of Austin. I'm proud to serve on the Advisory Board.

We Can't Wait for Universities to Fix Themselves. So We're Starting a New One.

I left my post as president of St. John’s College in Annapolis to build a university in Austin dedicated to the fearless pursuit of truth.

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I didn’t even know Joe was Catholic.

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Our world is so full of beauty. Boca Grande, FL 5:44pm

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Taking a daring stance during this polarizing time

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Proud to see my little girl (left) take the Marine Corps oath after finishing officer candidate school in Quantico over the weekend. My second child to join the USMC. Commissioning as an officer after finishing college next spring. 4’11” and tough as nails. Semper Fi

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Want to start feeling happier today--and bringing more happiness to others? Today I begin a series of essays @TheAtlantic on how to build a life on strong foundations of love, well-being, and purpose.

The 3 Equations for a Happy Life, Even During a Pandemic

“How to Build a Life” is a new column that aims to give you the tools you need to construct a life that feels whole and meaningful.

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My wife, daughter, and I have just walked the Camino de Santiago, the ancient pilgrimage across Spain lasting from a few days to several months. Ours was a week, from the Portuguese border to Santiago de Compostela. Here, a brief reflection (with photos) on our journey. (1/17)

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Want to start feeling happier today--and bringing more happiness to others? Read my column “How to Build a Life” @TheAtlantic every Thursday morning on how to build a life on strong foundations of love, well-being, and deep purpose.

How to Build a Life

A column about pointing yourself toward happiness

www.theatlantic.com

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Happy Veterans Day to all, and especially to my son, PFC Brooks, U.S. Marines (Infantry, mortars).

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Did you know that if you talk a lot about politics, even people who agree with your views will avoid you? Or that inordinate attention to political news makes you ignorant of world events? Read my “How to Build a Life” column @TheAtlantic today for more.

Reading Too Much Political News Is Bad for Your Well-Being

Obsessing over politics could hurt your happiness and your relationships.

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4 years

Happy 2021 from my family to yours.

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To love is to will the good of another. Love is not a feeling, but a commitment.

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Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Batlló. I never get tired of it…

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I am so pleased and grateful to report that FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH will open at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. Thank you to all who are helping to spread and share the habits of love and happiness as we age!

From Strength to Strength

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Your time is limited—today, and in terms of your life. At this moment, are you making good use of your scarcest resource?

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5 years

Does being kind make you look weak as a leader? Quite the contrary--here's the evidence.

Opinion | Kindness isn’t just nice — it’s more effective. Just ask Obama and DeGeneres.

Social science confirms it: There is no inconsistency between kindness and effective, winning leadership.

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Back in my beloved Barcelona for the first time since the pandemic. Greetings from my terrace in el Clot.

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Words don’t suffice

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My boy (LCPL Brooks, USMC) at work today

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Lance Corporal Mini-me (USMC, Infantry) and his mom on his last day of leave...

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1 year

I am excited to announce that I have joined forces with @Oprah Winfrey on a new book called BUILD THE LIFE YOU WANT: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, coming out September 12th of this year and available for pre-order now at . We hope this book will

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Last month I walked the last 160 km of the ancient Camino de Santiago in northern Spain with my wife (aka la Catalana) over the course of a week. Here are a few photos for anyone interested. (1/11)

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3 years

My "How to build a life" column @TheAtlantic today tells you the seven investments you can make at any age that research shows will pay off for your health and happiness when you are old. A little thread here. (1/9)

The Seven Habits That Lead to Happiness in Old Age

Your well-being is like a retirement account: The sooner you invest, the greater your returns will be.

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4 years

Update: PFC Mini-me, USMC, is now Lance Corporal Mini-me

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Our family remembers today the men and women who have given their lives for our beloved country, and proud of those dedicated to protecting our way of life, including our son.

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The world often tells us to “love things, use people, and worship ourselves.” But the truth is, to find real happiness, we must “use things, love people, and worship God.” Embrace this wisdom as you navigate life’s journey. Stay humble, seek truth, and let God’s will guide you.

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Grateful to be able to be at Christmas Mass with PFC Mini-me

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A short meditation: I do not know what lies ahead next month or next year. But I do know that I am alive today. I will not waste the gift that is this present moment.

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9 months

Happy New Year from the Brooks family to your family. We are wishing you a 2024 filled love, happiness, and adventure.

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Blessings from my family to yours.

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Grand-dude and Little-dude

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6 months

The research shows that you probably have less effect on your kids than you think—with one big exception: Your love will make them happy.

The One Big Thing You Can Do for Your Kids

The research shows that you probably have less effect on your kids than you think—with one major exception: Your love will make them happy.

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3 months

I was honored to meet yesterday with @SriSri during his visit to Washington at @artoflivingusa . We had an inspiring conversation and I am looking forward to working with him to spread happiness here in the United States and around the world

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5 years

In a free society, true moral courage is not standing up TO the people with whom we disagree; it’s standing up FOR the people with whom we disagree.

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3 years

In the blink of an eye…my little girl leaves for college today

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2 years

31 years and counting ❤️ #valentinesday #love #marriage

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4 years

My son will be teaching in this wonderful new school.

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10 months

Gratitude is not a feeling we have to wait and hope to have. It is a pattern of behavior we should bring into our lives on a regular basis, like choosing to adopt a workout regimen. Give the following gratitude-workout routine a try. THREAD:

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1 year

My new book with @Oprah is officially out. 📚 We invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness, as we show you how to improve your life right now – instead of waiting for the outside world to change. Start building the life you want:

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3 years

On the left, newly-promoted Corporal Brooks, USMC (3/5, Weapons Company)

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4 years

Pretty morning in DC

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To all of you who celebrate it like I do. I want to wish you a very Happy Easter, the holiest day in the Christian calendar that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, but also the beginning of the radical movement of God's love for us and our love for each other. If you don't

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2 years

Seems I’m not the only road warrior staying at this hotel in Asheville NC

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Thirty years ago, we made a collective bargain with engineers and bureaucrats to make us happy. They gave us mechanistic solutions to complex human problems. It didn't work.

Arthur Brooks: The Washingtonian Interview - Washingtonian

Arthur C. Brooks is the author of a popularAtlantic column that tackles a subject of increasing urgency in a relentlessly depressing world. Officially called “How to Build a Life,” it could well be...

www.washingtonian.com

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2 years

A beautiful morning on Mackinac Island, Michigan, 10am

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5 years

Have you lost something that defined your identity? Maybe it involves your looks. Or your social prestige. Or your professional relevance. How might this loss set you free? Some lessons from Beethoven for your consideration.

Opinion | This holiday season, we can all learn a lesson from Beethoven

Listen to the composer’s Ninth Symphony, written when he was totally deaf.

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3 years

Last morning on the Cape

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Walden Pond

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4 years

Each night after dinner I go for a walk, alone in the cool of the evening. I consider the day—what I did, and what I neglected. I think of the two things for which I am most grateful, and make resolutions for the next day.

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6 months

Salt Lake City, 7:15am

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3 years

Like everything else in life that is worthwhile, pursuing happiness requires intellectual energy and real effort. You simply have to do the work. The good news is that the work will be joyful, and the results quite wonderful. My latest @TheAtlantic

Don’t Wish for Happiness. Work for It.

If you want to improve your well-being, you need to make a plan and act on it.

www.theatlantic.com

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2 years

My column @TheAtlantic today focuses on envy, the killer of happiness and the only deadly sin that is no fun at all. I doubt any of us can eradicate it, but we can fall prey to it a lot less if we know how it works. (1/8)

Envy, the Happiness Killer

Eradicating this ugly emotion entirely would be impossible, but we can stop fueling it with our behavior.

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3 years

For the next six days I won’t be posting, because I will be a pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago (Portugués), from Tui to Santiago de Compostela. If you are so inclined, join your prayers to mine for a new year in which we share more love and build more unity.

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2 years

Saw this on my after dinner walk and stared at it for ten minutes

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2 years

My column @TheAtlantic today helps you deal with loved ones who fall under the spell of conspiracy theories. It can be very upsetting and throw a wrench into your relationship if you let it. (1/8)

How to Love People Who Love Conspiracies

Fighting over the facts is unlikely to convince anyone.

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2 years

Today is my son and daughter-in-law’s one-week anniversary

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6 months

Off to Dharamshala, India to meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama where we’ll lead discussions on the topic of transcendence.

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3 years

Smoke break during the Tour de France, 1927

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9 months

The way to be happier is to be more grateful, not just to decide to be more happy.

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4 years

The world tells us that changing our minds is a sign of weakness. In truth, it is a secret to happiness. See my “How to build a life” column today @TheAtlantic to see how to do it.

Changing Your Mind Can Make You Less Anxious

Humans are programmed to think we’re right at all costs. Fighting that instinct will set you free.

www.theatlantic.com

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2 years

A lot of research shows that a walk in nature has a potent impact on happiness. I try to do this each day when I can, if possible right after a meal. This is today’s post-lunch walk.

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10 months

CPL Brooks tied the knot yesterday with his beloved, and we rejoice to welcome the newest Mrs B to our family.

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2 years

We are so grateful today for those who gave their lives for our country, and to those who would do so if called. Proud to count my son (CPL, USMC 3/5, Weapons) in that latter group.

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5 years

Mine: Very proud of newly-minted Private First Class Brooks, United States Marine Corps (Infantry).

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3 years

Santa Maria de Montserrat, pregueu per nosaltres

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Devote the back half of your life to serving others with your wisdom. Get old sharing the things you believe are most important. Excellence is always its own reward, and this is how you can be most excellent as you age. #aging #serveothers #happiness

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Beautiful Provo, UT 11:30am

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Stop waiting to feel. Faith isn’t a feeling. Love isn’t a feeling. Happiness isn’t a feeling. Start a faith practice. Love. Be happier.

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3 years

Paradoxically, I have stayed the same age but they are now 23 and 21

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6 months

Heading in to meet with the @DalaiLama to discuss transcendence.

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3 years

Do you act unhappy to show you care about the ills of the world? This is very common, but it is a mistake for you—and for the causes you care about. Learn more in my “How to Build a Life” column @TheAtlantic today:

How to Escape the Happiness Guilt Trap

There’s plenty wrong in the world. Acting gloomy won’t fix any of it.

www.theatlantic.com

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2 years

If you’re like a lot of other Americans, you’ve become a bit more of a potty mouth over the past two years. Here's how to curse in a way that keeps you both happy and out of trouble, in my column @TheAtlantic :

The Case for Mindful Cursing

Swearing can make you happier, as long as you do it for the right reasons.

www.theatlantic.com

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2 years

If you are an urbanite with an indoor job, tied to your devices all day and night—if you haven’t spent serious time in nature in months—then you are probably suffering some noticeable malaise. See my column today @TheAtlantic

To Get Out of Your Head, Get Out of Your House

Spending time in nature can help relieve stress and anxiety.

www.theatlantic.com

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8 months

Remember the advice of Saint Andre Bessette today: instead of living in the future or dwelling on the chaotic things in your life, prioritize what’s most important and find peace.

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3 years

Fascinating interview with my colleague ⁦ @sapinker ⁩, who is a truly unique and first-rate thinker.

Steven Pinker Thinks Your Sense of Imminent Doom Is Wrong (Published 2021)

“It is irrational to interpret a number of crises occurring at the same time as signs that we’re doomed.”

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5 years

Estoy pasando un día extraordinario con alumnos y profesores de @TECcampusMTY , una universidad con fama mundial.

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2 years

The secret to happiness isn’t falling in love; it’s staying in love, which depends on what psychologists call “companionate love”—love based less on passionate, highs and lows and more on stable affection, mutual understanding, and commitment. #love #happiness

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New Year’s Resolutions That Will Actually Lead to Happiness

Set goals to improve your well-being—not your wallet or your waistline.

www.theatlantic.com

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2 years

If your closest bonds of friendship and family are leaving you feeling empty, try adding baseball—or something else that’s not "useful." See my “How to Build a Life” column @TheAtlantic for more ideas:

Sports Are Great Because They’re Pointless

The most trivial things can build the strongest relationships.

www.theatlantic.com

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3 years

Two phenomena bring joy to your work: the belief that you are earning your success, and evidence that you are serving others. Great leaders strive for these things for themselves, and work to provide them to those they lead.

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I strongly recommend that you take this spiritual expedition if you can, no matter what your beliefs or religious tradition. It will change you in ways you cannot predict, and you will forever be a pilgrim in your life. Buen Camino. (17/17)

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24 days

Wake up an hour earlier. From my appearance on the Modern Wisdom podcast with @ChrisWillx .

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True fulfillment in our later career stages isn’t about constantly adding more achievements but rather focusing on what truly matters. By chipping away the jade, the unnecessary, we reveal the masterpiece within.

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Of his time in Utah, Brooks said, “Part of the thing that I’m learning is that this is a distinctive place in our country and in our world. And a big part of what I want to do is I want to bring the magic that’s right here, and I want to bring it to the rest of the country.”

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4 years

Do you feel out of place where you live? Do you pine to go “home,” wherever that might be? Read my “How to Build a Life” column today @TheAtlantic to learn about this sensation and what it is trying to tell you.

Find the Place You Love. Then Move There.

If where you live isn’t truly your home, and you have the resources to make a change, it could do wonders for your happiness.

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3 years

This seemed like the right thing to do

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6 months

Parents: When you don’t know what to do, be warm and loving. For happiness, the parenting technique that truly matters is warmth and affection. As my wife used to say when we were at wit’s end with our son, “I guess we should just love him.”

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The recent presidential debate has sparked a lot of discussions, but let’s shift the focus to our own lives. Many of us write our life stories with great detail, but forget to plan a meaningful ending. I learned from a wise mentor that finishing a little early can be better than

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The next time you call your mother, ask her about something going on in her life that doesn’t involve you at all but that is important to her. See if she faints. For more Mother’s Day tips, read my “How to Build a Life” column today @TheAtlantic .

How Adult Children Affect Their Mother’s Happiness

Plenty of moms feel something less than unmitigated joy around their grown-up kids. Make sure yours feels that she’s getting as much out of her relationship with you as she gives.

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Today I had the pleasure of delivering the commencement speech to the Class of 2023 @CatholicUniversity . God bless you and congratulations. #ArthurCBrooks #LiveBetterBeHappier #happiness #happier

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Aristotle: A magnanimous person “does not bear a grudge, for it is not a mark of greatness of soul to recall things against people, especially the wrongs they have done you, but rather to overlook them.” And generosity stimulates human happiness.

How to Cope With Election Agony

In presidential elections, the happiness losers lose more than the winners win.

www.theatlantic.com

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5 years

I am liking my new home a lot.

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My son, about whom my latest column in @TheAtlantic was written.

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My column today @TheAtlantic is about kindness, and how practicing it can make you a lot happier. It also tells you how to do so—and about the forces holding you back. (1/7)

Make Yourself Happy: Be Kind

How to break the negative feedback loop that can make us act mean

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2 years

Research from Japan shows that habitually drinking coffee reduces all-cause mortality. Studies in mice suggest that it does so by, among other things, encouraging autophagy, the biological process of cleaning out cellular trash, which naturally slows as we age. #coffee #caffeine

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4 years

To feel happy and successful, people often look to benchmarks and boxes to check. This is a scorecard approach to life, and it’s a mistake. In my “How to Build a Life” column today @TheAtlantic , I show a better way.

Stop Keeping Score

She who dies with the most checked boxes wins, right? Wrong.

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