Can Work Make You Happy? Should It? // TRAIN BRAIN

Can Work Make You Happy? Should It?

True happiness from work may not come from traditional markers like money, power, or reputation. Arthur C. Brooks, an HBS Professor and coauthor (with Oprah Winfrey) of "Build the Life You Want"H, emphasizes the importance of feeling valued and making a meaningful impact through one’s work.
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