Arthur Brooks on How to Break Free from the Striver’s Curse in Midlife
What if everything you’ve been taught about happiness and success is upside down?
In this episode of Midlife Chrysalis, Chip Conley talks with Arthur Brooks, Harvard professor, bestselling author, and former French horn prodigy, about his remarkable journey from the concert stage to the world of behavioral science. Together, they unpack why strivers burn out, how our brains shift from fluid to crystallized intelligence, and the simple formula that can turn midlife from a crisis into a transformation.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation. Listen now and start rethinking your own second curve...