Arthur C. Brooks Livres

One in six Americans have stopped talking to close friends and family members over politics. Ideological polarization is at higher levels than at any time since the Civil War. America has developed a habit of seeing people who disagree with us not as merely incorrect or misguided, but as worthless. Brooks shows that treating others with contempt and out-outraging the other side is not a formula for lasting success. He offers a new way to lead based not on attacking others, but on bridging national divides and mending personal relationships. -- adapted from Amazon.com info

"From the bestselling author and columnist behind The Atlantic's popular 'How to Build a Life' series, a guide to transforming the life changes we fear into a source of strength. In the first half of life, ambitious strivers embrace a simple formula for success in work and life: focus single-mindedly, work tirelessly, sacrifice personally, and climb the ladder relentlessly. It works. Until it doesn't. The second half of life is governed by different rules. In middle age, many strivers begin to find success coming harder and harder, rewards less satisfying, and family relationships withering. In response, they do what strivers always do: they double down on work in an attempt to outrun decline and weakness, and deny the changes that are becoming more and more obvious. The result is often anger, fear, and disappointment at a time in life that they imagined would be full of joy, fulfilment and pride. It doesn't have to be that way." -- backcover

"'We need to organise politically to defend the weak, empower the many and prepare the ground for reversing the absurdities of capitalism.' - Yanis Varoufakis. 'Capitalism over the past twenty-five years has been an incredible moral good.' - David Brooks. The Munk debate on capitalism: There is a growing belief that the capitalist system no longer works. Inequality is rampant. The environment is being destroyed for profits. In some western nations, life expectancy is even falling. Political power is wielded by wealthy elites and big business, not the people. But for proponents of capitalism, it is the engine of progress, not just making all of us materially better off, but helping to address everything from women's rights to political freedoms. We seem to stand at a crossroads: do we need to fix the system as a matter of urgency, or would it be better to hold our nerve?'"-- Provided by publisher

Presents an analysis of the charitable contributions of various groups in society, based on income, education, race, religion, and politics, and argues that charitable giving strengthens the nation as a whole, improving financial health and enhancing quality of life. Reprint.

Challenging the common perception of capitalism as inherently flawed, this book explores the idea that the free market may actually uphold Christian values rather than undermine them. It argues against the notion that greed and materialism are the driving forces behind America's economic system, suggesting instead that capitalism can promote social good and environmental stewardship. By reexamining the relationship between faith and free market principles, the author presents a compelling case for a more nuanced understanding of capitalism's role in society.

For too long, conservatism has been a movement of the head and not the heart. Now New York Times bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks offers a bold new vision for conservatism as a movement for happiness, unity, and social justice—a movement of the head and heart that boldly challenges the liberal monopoly on "fairness" and "compassion." Many Americans today see two dispiriting political choices: ineffective compassion on one side and heartless pragmatism on the other. Progressives have always presented themselves as champions of the poor and vulnerable. But they have not succeeded—more and more people are hopeless and dependent on government. Meanwhile, conservatives possess the best solutions to the problems of poverty and declining mobility. Yet because they don't speak in a way that reflects their concern and compassion, many Americans don't trust them. Americans know that outmoded redistribution yields poor results and does little for the pursuit of happiness. But there seems to be no conservative alternative that looks out for those struggling to get by. Arthur Brooks, one of the country's leading policy experts and the president of the American Enterprise Institute, has considered these issues for decades. Drawing on years of research on the sources of happiness and the conditions of human flourishing, Brooks presents a social justice agenda for a New Right. Proposing a set of practical policies firmly grounded in the four "institutions of meaning"—family, faith, community, and meaningful work—Brooks describes a government safety net that actually lifts people up, and offers a vision of true hope through earned success. Brooks argues that it is time for a new kind of conservatism, one that fights poverty, promotes equal opportunity, and extols spiritual enlightenment. It is an inclusive, optimistic movement with a positive agenda to help people lead happier and more fulfilling lives. Clear, well-reasoned, accessible, and free of vituperative politics, The Conservative Heart is a welcome new strategy for conservatives looking for fresh, actionable ideas—and for politically independent citizens who believe that neither side is adequately addressing their needs or concerns.

V knihe Vytvorte si život, po akom túžite vás autori pozývajú na cestu za získaním pocitu šťastia bez ohľadu na to, s akými prekážkami sa v živote stretávate. Vychádzajúc z najnovších vedeckých poznatkov a z vlastnej dlhoročnej praxe, v ktorej pomáhajú ľuďom premieňať predstavy na činy, vám poradia, ako zlepšiť svoj život hneď teraz – namiesto čakania, kým sa zmení svet okolo vás. S nadhľadom aj dávkou súcitu a nádeje vám ukážu, ako môžu nástroje emocionálneho sebaovládania zmeniť váš život – a to okamžite. Odporúčajú praktické, na vedeckom výskume založené postupy na vybudovanie štyroch pilierov šťastia: rodiny, priateľstva, práce a viery. Popri tom sa s vami podelia o ťažko nadobudnutú múdrosť z vlastného života a kariéry, ako aj o svedectvá bežných ľudí, ktorých život je napriek početným neúspechom a ťažkostiam radostný a naplnený. Keď budete vybavení týmito nástrojmi emocionálneho sebaovládania a pripravení budovať svoje štyri piliere šťastia, dokážete prevziať kontrolu nad svojou prítomnosťou aj budúcnosťou namiesto toho, aby ste len dúfali a čakali, že sa okolnosti vášho života zlepšia samy od seba. Kniha Vybudujte si svoj vytúžený život je vaša mapa k lepšiemu životu.

In guten Zeiten ist das leicht zu glauben. Aber manchmal können sich die Widrigkeiten, vor die uns das Leben stellt, wie unüberwindbare Hindernisse anfühlen, die das Glück unerreichbar erscheinen lassen. In solchen Zeiten ist die einzige Möglichkeit, glücklicher zu werden, zu warten und zu hoffen, dass die Dinge besser werden. Richtig? Falsch! In diesem Buch laden Arthur C. Brooks und Oprah Winfrey Sie ein, sich auf eine Reise zu mehr Glück zu begeben, ganz gleich, wie schwierig Ihre Lebensumstände sind. Indem sie ihre jahrzehntelange Erfahrung mit der Erforschung des Glücks aus allen Blickwinkeln kombinieren, zeigen sie Ihnen, wie Sie Ihr Leben jetzt verbessern können anstatt darauf zu warten, dass sich die Welt da draußen ändert. Dies ist kein weiteres Buch mit unrealistischen Versprechungen des perfekten Glücks. Es ist ein forschungsbasierter Arbeitsplan, der Sie dort abholt, wo Sie stehen, und Ihnen zeigt, wie Sie mehr Glück zu einer Option machen können. Die Kunst und Wissenschaft des Glücklichseins ist Ihre Blaupause für ein glücklicheres, erfolgreicheres und besseres Leben.

Odkrywanie nowej mocy. W poszukiwaniu spełnienia, harmonii i celu w drugim rozdziale życia Bestseller nr 1 New York Timesa! W trakcie lektury tej bestsellerowej książki, napisanej przez profesora Uniwersytetu Harvarda, dojdziesz do wniosku, że aby druga połowa Twojego życia była czasem szczęścia, przyniosła Ci poczucie sensu życia i sukcesy, musisz zdobyć trochę wiedzy i nowych umiejętności. Znajdziesz tu szereg prostych wskazówek i porad. U ich podstaw legły osiągnięcia nauk społecznych, filozofii, teologii i mądrości Wschodu, a także dziesiątki wywiadów z ludźmi, którzy odnieśli w życiu sukces na różnych płaszczyznach. Przekonasz się, że każdy z nas może znaleźć prawdziwie głęboki cel w życiu, zdystansować się wobec udawanych pochwał, odkryć zupełnie nowe wartości płynące z relacji z ludźmi i zaangażować się we własny rozwój duchowy. To wszystko ma zupełnie inny potencjał niż Twoje dotychczasowe osiągnięcia w karierze. Z tej książki dowiesz się, jak czerpać z całkiem nowego źródła szczęścia. Schyłek kariery bywa przykrą niespodzianką. Dotychczas wysiłek się opłacał, przynosił sukcesy i uznanie. Teraz jest inaczej, zwycięstwa pojawiają się coraz rzadziej, a spadkowi Twoich możliwości towarzyszy paskudne poczucie nieistotności. Upadek ze szczytu musi boleć. Czyżby więc przyszedł czas na oswojenie się z frustracją i doświadczenie starzenia się jako nieuniknionej tragedii?