In this episode, Sal speaks with Arthur C. Brooks about the science of being happy. How do we define happiness? (4:15) The barriers holding you back from full enjoyment of your life. (6:48) The concept of the treadmill of satisfaction. (8:03) Why true happiness requires unhappiness. (11:05) The concept of the 4 Idols of Worship and why you should have a reverse bucket list. (13:05) Why social comparison is the thief of joy.  (21:45) The art of balance. (30:47) How to change your relationship with pain. (32:28) As a society, are we experiencing a happiness problem? (36:20) The epidemic of fear. (43:24) What drove him to the science of happiness? (46:32) How to build your happiness portfolio. (49:42) His outlook for the future. (53:00) How politicians are people too. (55:54) Featured Guest/People Mentioned  Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram Arthur Brooks Website Arthur Brooks Art of Happiness Podcast Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday)  Instagram Jon Haidt (@jonhaidt)  Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: Phase II Bundle Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Watch The Pursuit | Prime Video Hedonic Treadmill | Psychology Today Lottery winners and accident victims: is happiness relative? When less is more: Counterfactual thinking and satisfaction among Olympic medalists. Mind Pump #1422: How To Build A Sexy Dad Bod What You Gain When You Give Things Up – Arthur C. Brooks An Epidemic of Loneliness - The Art of Happiness Podcast Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources