← Office Hours with Arthur Brooks20 Jul · 50 min
How Lying Sabotages Your Happiness
<p>Most people don't start with huge lies. They start with little white lies meant to avoid conflict, spare someone's feelings, or make life a little easier. But what if those small compromises are quietly making us less happy?</p><p>In this episode of <em>Office Hours</em>, I make the case that honesty is one of the deepest expressions of love. I explore why we're afraid to say what we really think, why even well-intentioned lies can undermine trust and happiness, and how practicing radical honesty—with compassion—can strengthen our relationships and help us live more authentically. I also share three practical ways to become more honest without becoming hurtful.</p><p>—</p><p><strong>Brought to you by:</strong></p><p><strong>• </strong><a href="https://noblemobile.com/arthurbrooks"><strong>Noble Mobile</strong></a>—With Noble, there is only one plan: The No-Bull Plan. It’s simple. It’s transparent. And if you use less data, you get cash back. Get an exclusive offer at:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFE1RGNyMmlsVkFYSGdibnhMWnlsV1pLNFdlUXxBQ3Jtc0trRVJnNFVNY2FXbEYwdUwzUE9ZZzJOUC12Q2dud2dGYzBIQXNCcktERGo3UFhsSF9BcHp0WWxBalFEWElqTXhWM0VKa2Q5WmY4R2xrMXkxSXltdGc1dVh2X29oNHZXV2pDS3pmeHRpZnJia2JSaEhwMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fnoblemobile.com%2Farthurbrooks&v=zKIVzjBC2H0"><u> </u></a><a href="https://noblemobile.com/arthurbrooks"><u>https://noblemobile.com/arthurbrooks</u></a></p><p><strong>• </strong><a href="http://drinklmnt.com/Arthur"><strong>LMNT</strong></a>—A science-backed electrolyte drink mix that helps you feel and perform your best, without sugar, artificial ingredients, or gimmicks. Get a free sample pack at <a href="http://drinklmnt.com/Arthur"><u>DrinkLMNT.com/Arthur</u></a><br>—</p><p><strong>Where to find Arthur Brooks: </strong></p><p>• Website: <a href="https://arthurbrooks.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://arthurbrooks.com/</a></p><p>• In-person Retreats: <a href="https://retreats.arthurbrooks.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://retreats.arthurbrooks.com/</a> </p><p>• Newsletter: <a href="https://www.arthurbrooks.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.arthurbrooks.com/newsletter</a> </p><p>• X: <a href="https://x.com/arthurbrooks" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/arthurbrooks</a></p><p>• Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/arthurcbrooks/</a></p><p>• Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArthurBrooks/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/ArthurBrooks/</a></p><p>• YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuyFRjJQFGCKzfHTBvWM6A" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuyFRjJQFGCKzfHTBvWM6A</a></p><p>• LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-c-brooks/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-c-brooks/</a></p><p>• Email: <a href="mailto:officehours@arthurbrooks.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">officehours@arthurbrooks.com</a></p><p>—</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Intro</p><p>(05:00) Why we don’t share what we think</p><p>(10:06) Honesty as an act of love </p><p>(12:01) Transcendentalism and radical honesty</p><p
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