Build the Life You Want

Build a more fulfilling life with the practical, science-backed guide to happiness, resilience, and personal growth. THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of a lifetime. In Build the Life You Want, Harvard Professor Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness, no matter your situation. Drawing on cutting-edge science and decades of real-world experience, they show you how to improve your life right now instead of waiting for the outside world to change. Through this practical guide, you'll learn how to: - Manage your emotions so they no longer control your outlook and behaviour- Turn life's inevitable difficulties and challenges into opportunities for growth - Strengthen your family ties by managing your expectations and building trust - Create and preserve deep and lasting friendships at any age - Develop an approach to work that fits your life and brings satisfaction - Find your inner peace with a spiritual practice Sharing lessons from their own lives alongside inspiring real-world examples, Brooks and Winfrey introduce practical, research-based strategies to show you that happiness is not a destination, but a skill you can build every day. Written with warmth, clarity, and openness, Build the Life You Want is your practical and uplifting blueprint for a better life.

Oprah Winfrey (Author) As a global media leader and communications pioneer, Oprah Winfrey has built unparalleled connections with people around the world. Through The Oprah Winfrey Show, she entertained, enlightened, and uplifted millions of viewers for twenty-five years. Her accomplishments as a philanthropist and her commitment to books, reading and education have established her as one of the most respected and admired public figures today. Arthur C Brooks (Author) Arthur C. Brooks is a professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on happiness and leadership. He is the creator of the popular 'How to Build a Life' column at The Atlantic, an acclaimed public speaker and the author of numerous bestselling books, including Build the Life You Want (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey), From Strength to Strength and Love Your Enemies.