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From Strength to Strength

From Strength to Strength

By Arthur C. Brooks

Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. Portfolio, 2022.

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A brief summary of From Strength to Strength

A detailed guide to navigating the shift from youth to old age, empowering individuals to prioritize what truly matters and savor the opportunities of this fresh chapter.

Key insights in From Strength to Strength

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What do you get from this book? Advice for aging gracefully and learning to love your later years
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The "Striver's Curse" propels our fear of aging, yet growing old unveils an exciting new phase
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While your career may end earlier than you’d like, it’s essential to remain optimistic
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There are two types of intelligence, but only one diminishes with age while the other grows stronger
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Workaholics are addicted to success, and will ruin their lives trying to meet impossible standards
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Letting go of material possessions is tough, but vital for maturity and progress
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Dying is scary, but it is also inevitable; facing it now will bring you peace later
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Meaningful relationships need nurturing, but it is never too late to start
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There are multiple avenues to spirituality, and they all make for happier, healthier people
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Allowing ourselves to feel vulnerable can deepen our connection to others and bring about new opportunities
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Resist the striver’s curse and step gracefully into your second phase
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Who should read From Strength to Strength

Baby boomers • senior citizens • empty nesters • anyone facing a major life transition • adults looking to make mid-life career changes • those interested in personal growth

About the author of From Strength to Strength

Arthur C. Brooks is an American author, social scientist, and speaker. He is the former president of the American Enterprise Institute, a Washington D.C. think tank, and currently holds professorship at Harvard University. With over a dozen books to his name, Brooks also writes a column for The Atlantic and hosts The Art of Happiness with Arthur Brooks podcast.

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