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Boredom Is a Skill. Practice It.
10 Sep 2025
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Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks (@drarthurbrooks) explains why boredom unlocks creativity, and might even protect you from depression.
For more insights, explore Arthur's new book, "The Happiness Files": https://s.hbr.org/45yh8ne
You can also sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters
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