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BUZZING· 72%42m·2026-01-19·Mental Health

How to Set the Right Goals in Life
Office Hours with Arthur Brooks
Most of us know that we should set goals, but there is a lot of confusion about why they matter and how to choose them well. In this episode of Office Hours, I reflect on the difference between meaning and purpose, and on how the goals we pursue quietly shape the direction of our lives. I talk about why some goals…
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