The Second Mountain

David Brooks argues that a fulfilling life has two mountains. The first is about building a career, status, and personal success; the second, often reached after a valley of suffering or setback, is about commitment to something bigger than yourself. Through stories and moral philosophy he explores four commitments, to a vocation, a spouse, a faith or philosophy, and a community, that lead to deeper joy. A thoughtful case for a life of connection over ego.