From Strength to Strength

Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

Arthur C. Brooks

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Mindfulness & Happiness Motivation & Inspiration Personal Development Career & Success

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💡Did you know that the specific mental "superpower" behind your early career success is destined to fade much sooner than you think, but a completely different type of intelligence is waiting to take its place?
💡Have you ever wondered why the most high-achieving professionals often feel the most unfulfilled as they age, and what the secret is to avoiding the "striver’s curse"?
💡What if you could stop mourning the loss of your youthful peak and instead leverage a new set of strengths that only become available in the second half of life?

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What You'll Learn from From Strength to Strength

✓Professional decline is inevitable — but that’s not a bad thing.
✓Crystallized intelligence is your key advantage in the second half of life.
✓Success often requires knowing when to walk away.
✓Loosen your dependence on worldly success and rewards to find true fulfillment.

From Strength to Strength Chapter Overview

Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Professional decline is inevitable — but that’s not a bad thing.
Chapter 3: Crystallized intelligence is your key advantage in the second half of life.
Chapter 4: Success often requires knowing when to walk away.
Chapter 5: Loosen your dependence on worldly success and rewards to find true fulfillment.

About From Strength to Strength

From Strength to Strength (2022) is a roadmap for thriving in the second half of life. Packed with practical advice, it helps readers stop dwelling on past successes and find fulfillment in the present.

Who Should Listen to From Strength to Strength

Anyone facing the decline of their professional abilities
Professionals preparing to pivot from one career to another
Everyone who wants to lead a life full of purpose

About Arthur C. Brooks

Arthur C. Brooks is an American social scientist, Harvard professor, and columnist for the Atlantic. For over a decade, he served as president of the American Enterprise Institute. His past titles include Love Your Enemies, The Conservative Heart, The Road to Freedom, Gross National Happiness, and Who Really Cares?