Brooks examines the ways in which our culture's emphasis on achievement and success can lead to feelings of emptiness and disconnection, and offers insights on how to find a more fulfilling path.
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Book by David Brooks that explores the importance of focusing on deeper values and meaning in life, and how to overcome the distractions that prevent us from pursuing these things.
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