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In this "Lessons" episode, we're going to talk about the exits you're avoiding and why they're draining your energy. You know - those expired relationships you're still maintaining, that job you should have left two years ago, those meetings that should have ended 37 minutes ago but didn't. If you've been carrying around things that ran their course years ago, maintaining friendships out of guilt, or lying awake thinking about conversations you'll never have, this one's for you. I'll show you why your brain literally can't let go of unfinished business, why the way you end things is the only part people remember, and the exact five-sentence formula for ending anything with grace instead of ghosting like a coward.

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Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, bestselling author, and public speaker renowned for his work on happiness, leadership, and the intersection of science and human flourishing. Formerly the president of the American Enterprise Institute, he now teaches at Harvard University, where he focuses on behavioral science and social well-being. Through his books, research, and talks, Brooks explores how individuals can cultivate purpose, resilience, and joy in both life and work.

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Each week on Office Hours, you’ll get a glimpse into the cutting edge research on happiness, and explore how you can use it to improve your life—and share what you learn with those you love. 

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00:00 – Intro

01:25 – What Most People Get Wrong About Happiness

04:30 – The Reverse Bucket List Explained

09:59 – Ambition Without Attachment

14:09 – Playing “What’s My Idol?”

22:51 – Sponsor Break

24:48 – Does Conquest Make You Happier?

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30:21 – Why Your Calling Matters

34:25 – Is Secularism Fueling Anxiety and Depression?

36:22 – Happiness vs. Meaning: What’s the Difference?

38:09 – Sponsor Break

40:04 – Why Arthur Turned to Buddhism

46:54 – Redefining Intimacy

49:48 – The Happiness Paradox

56:01 – What Sabotages Your Happiness?

58:31 – A Life-Changing Idea From Arthur’s Latest Book

01:00:39 – The No.1 Lesson on Happiness for His Kids

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In this “Lessons” episode, Michelle May O’Neil, a relationship and wealth expert, shares why 50% of marriages fail and what you can do to beat the odds. She explains how the foundation of a lasting relationship lies in prioritization—treating family commitments with the same weight as major business deadlines. Michelle dives into the power of boundaries, the importance of being fully present in each role, and why life should be approached like a balanced portfolio. She reveals why time—not money—is the ultimate measure of wealth and how the way we spend it determines the health of our closest relationships. From always making space for date nights to recognizing that the chase shouldn’t end after the wedding, this conversation explores how ambition and intimacy can coexist without one destroying the other.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Jeremy Miner, a leading sales training expert, reveals why old-school frameworks like BANT fall short in today’s market. He explains how reframing questions uncovers hidden buyer motivations, why surface-level problem solving kills deals, and the power of using tonality to build trust and trigger emotional connection. Jeremy also breaks down the five tonal techniques top performers use to create urgency and close faster, while showing how human psychology—not scripts—drives successful sales conversations.

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Brandon Dawson co-founded Cardone Ventures, a $100M+ business advisory firm that's helped over 100 companies scale past eight figures. He previously sold Audigy Group for $151 million—a 77X EBITDA multiple—after building it to $30M in annual revenue. Brandon's worked with everyone from $5M startups to $50M enterprises, and his clients typically double their revenue within 18 months. His core message: stop blaming your employees and start taking ownership. That's how you unlock real growth.

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01:31 – From 2.4 GPA to $151M Exit

03:03 – Mindset Shifts for New Entrepreneurs

06:16 – Where to Focus When Starting Out

14:13 – Brandon’s #1 Scaling Tip

18:33 – Sponsor Break

20:29 – Scaling Strategies for Young Founders

23:55 – How to Make Yourself Easy to Help

29:31 – The People Who Make or Break You

31:05 – Sponsor Break

32:59 – Finding the Right People to Align With

38:48 – Three Levels of Scaling Expertise

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In this “Lessons” episode, Jay Abraham—renowned advisor to Tony Robbins and top Fortune 500 companies—reveals his powerful “strategy of preeminence,” a business philosophy that transforms companies from transactional sellers into indispensable, trusted advisors. By always putting the client’s best interest first, deeply understanding their needs, and reframing your role as a life-changing partner, businesses can create unshakable loyalty and rise above the competition. Jay explains how to challenge customer perceptions in a way that elevates both your brand and their outcomes, replacing the short-term mindset of selling with the long-term mission of transforming lives. Through vivid examples, including a Mexican homebuilder whose sales team learned to see themselves as life-changers rather than product pushers, Jay shows that true market leadership comes not from louder marketing or bigger budgets, but from becoming the only viable choice in your customer’s mind.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Miami real estate mogul Gil Dezer reveals how he transformed luxury car brands like Porsche and Bentley into billion-dollar real estate ventures. Beginning with a licensing deal for Porsche Design, he navigated corporate takeovers to secure access to top automotive names, creating properties that fuse brand prestige with innovative engineering. At the core is his patented car elevator system, allowing residents to drive directly to sky-high garages for unmatched privacy and convenience. Beyond the wow factor, it turns parking into sellable square footage, adding hundreds of millions in potential revenue and outpacing competitors on the same land footprint. Dezer unpacks the business logic, engineering hurdles, and determination that made it all possible.

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Julie Wainwright is the visionary entrepreneur who transformed one of Silicon Valley’s most public failures into a billion-dollar empire. After leading Pets.com through the dot-com crash, she came back stronger, founding The RealReal in 2011 and scaling it into the world’s largest online luxury consignment marketplace with over $1 billion in annual revenue, 33 million members, and a successful IPO on Nasdaq. Under her leadership, the company processed millions of authenticated luxury items, disrupted a $200+ billion resale market, and redefined sustainable fashion. Her story is proof that with resilience, bold vision, and relentless execution, even the biggest setbacks can become the launchpad for extraordinary success.

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01:31 – Julie’s Career in Her Own Words

02:40 – Why Training Shapes Entrepreneurs

08:32 – The Risk of Letting AI Think for You

11:49 – When Julie Was Called “Unemployable”

16:02 – Bouncing Back from a Major Failure

21:43 – Sponsor Break

23:40 – Building Something Completely New

30:29 – Winning in a Crowded Market

43:12 – Sponsor Break

45:07 – Success vs. Billion-Dollar Success

51:27 – Why Every Founder Needs an Exit Plan

1:06:49 – Julie’s Biggest Life Lesson

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In this "Lessons" episode, Ilan Sobel, CEO of BioHarvest Sciences, shares why improving blood flow is one of the most overlooked yet powerful ways to enhance physical energy, mental alertness, and long-term health. He explains how most people have normalized low energy and brain fog, and how increasing oxygen-rich circulation can support toxin removal, reduce oxidative stress, and even delay aging. Ilan also explores how Vinia’s unique red grape cell technology boosts nitric oxide production, supporting heart and brain health while helping users feel sharper, stronger, and more energized throughout the day.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Eric Jorgenson, author and angel investor, shares how distilling Naval Ravikant’s massive body of ideas into a clear, concise book laid the foundation for a successful publishing venture. He explains how audience feedback—from tweets to beta readers—helped him cut through over a million words of source material to create a timeless and useful book, and why great writing means relentlessly editing out what doesn’t resonate. Eric highlights how today’s most impactful authors, like James Clear and Morgan Housel, test their ideas across multiple platforms before publishing, and encourages creators to use the data they already have to identify what truly connects. He also offers practical advice on launching and sustaining a book’s success through long-term audience engagement, emphasizing that the best books solve real problems quickly and are shared through word of mouth—not just clever marketing.

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