Dare to act differently and be happier
The Atlantic’s happiness columnist on why the safe option is not necessarily the best one in challenging times
 

Here’s the latest installment of “How to Build a Life,” a column published every Thursday in which Arthur C. Brooks tackles questions of meaning and happiness. Enjoy.

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What seems the safe option is not necessarily the best one in challenging times.

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