Mar 3 • General discussion
Are You Chasing Success… or Happiness?
If you’re building a business, brand, or audience… this is a conversation you need to hear.
One of the biggest traps in entrepreneurship is thinking:
“I’ll be happy when I hit the next milestone.”
More revenue.
More downloads.
More recognition.
In my conversation with Arthur Brooks, a happiness researcher and professor at Harvard Business School, we talked about something that hit hard:
At the peak of his career, after massive success, he still felt anxious and unfulfilled.
From the outside, everything looked impressive.
Inside? Something was off.
That’s when he realized success and happiness aren’t the same thing.
In this YAP Classic, we break down:
• The three “macronutrients” of happiness
• Why social comparison is especially dangerous for creators
• The four pillars of a fulfilling life
• How to regulate emotions while building at a high level
• Why temporary unhappiness can actually fuel long-term growth
Arthur later co-authored Build the Life You Want with Oprah Winfrey, but what makes this episode powerful isn’t the credentials.
It’s the reminder that you can scale your income without sacrificing your inner life.
If you’re serious about building long-term… this conversation will help you make sure you’re not sacrificing fulfillment in the process.
🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcast
🎧 Stream on Spotify
As a creator or entrepreneur, do you feel like your happiness is tied to your metrics?
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Are You Chasing Success… or Happiness?
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