FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

b The 1 New York Times Bestseller b b From the bestselling author and columnist behind i The Atlantic i s popular How to Build a Life series a guide to transforming the life changes we fear into a source of strength b In the first half of life ambitious strivers embrace a simple formula for success in work and life focus single mindedly work tirelessly sacrifice personally and climb the ladder relentlessly It works Until it doesn t It turns out the second half of life is governed by different rules In middle age many strivers begin to find success coming harder and harder rewards less satisfying and family relationships withering In response they do what strivers always do they double down on work in an attempt to outrun decline and weakness and deny the changes that are becoming more and more obvious The result is often anger fear and disappointment at a time in life that they imagined would be full of joy fulfillment and pride It doesn t have to be that way In i From Strength to Strength i happiness expert and bestselling author Arthur C Brooks reveals a path to beating the striver s curse Drawing on science classical philosophy theology and history he shares counterintuitive strategies for releasing old habits and formi