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Ep. 579: Do You Have Trouble Making Plans with Friends? And How to Question a Questioner
25 maart 2026 · 34 min
We talk about why proposing an anchor date makes it easier to set plans with friends. We also include answers from Questioners about why they don’t like to answer questions—and how to get them to answer questions. Plus helpful ideas for grappling with grief.
Resources & links related to this episode: Lees meerListen to the March 7th episode of More Happier
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Check out these organization tools in The Happiness Project Shop
Elizabeth is reading: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is reading: The Lion’s World: A Journey into the Heart of Narnia by Rowan Williams (Amazon)
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A Little Happier: Why Lady Gaga Matters for My One-Word Theme for 2026
23 maart 2026 · 4 min
Listening to Lady Gaga sing the theme song of iconic children’s TV show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” made me pay attention to the song’s familiar words. I get choked up every time I hear them.
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More Happier: Do You Expect Too Much? Plus, How to Finish an Important Project
21 maart 2026 · 31 min
We discuss whether we might be expecting too much these days from the workplace, from marriage, from schools, from family. We also talk about the challenge of tackling a big project—and actually getting it done.
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Listen to my new Audible original, Get It Done: How to Complete Your Dream Project
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Ep. 578: Do You Dread Giving a Toast? And You Probably Want the Same Snack
18 maart 2026 · 35 min
We talk about why proposing a toast can boost our happiness and discuss many do’s and don’ts for making a good toast. We also discuss some funny research about the “diversification bias” that might help you choose better snacks, and the common challenge of plugging in necessary accountability.
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Funny TikTok related to the "Four Tendencies"
Download my free Getting Specific How-To Guide Lees meerCheck out the new Bingo Book and Don't Break the Chain Habit Tracker
Elizabeth is reading: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is reading: Train Dreams by Denis Johnson (Amazon, Bookshop)
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A Little Happier: A Happy Story about Queen Elizabeth II and the American Tourists
16 maart 2026 · 4 min
When Queen Elizabeth II encountered some friendly but clueless American tourists, she revealed her prankish sense of humor.
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More Happier: How to Stick to an Exercise Habit with the Four Tendencies [Revisited]
14 maart 2026 · 32 min
Why is it so hard to keep an exercise habit, even when we want to? We discuss what the Four Tendencies reveals about finding the approach that works for you—and the single strategy that almost anyone can use to make exercise stick. Spoiler: it's not motivation.
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Ep. 577: How Well Do You Know Yourself? Plus Hacks for Staying Warm & Putting Down Your Phone
11 maart 2026 · 34 min
We talk about the value of self-knowledge and explore some of our favorite online personality quizzes and assessments. We also share listeners’ suggestions for staying warm, and tackle an Upholder’s question about why her Tendency isn’t helping her stop doomscrolling.
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Read about the Four Tendencies personality framework and take the quiz Lees meerCheck out the Know Yourself Better journal collection
Join me on My Color Pilgrimage on Substack
Elizabeth is reading: You Better Believe I’m Going to Talk About It by Lisa Rinna (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is reading: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry (Amazon, Bookshop)
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A Little Happier: Is There Anything Special About Human Beings?
9 maart 2026 · 4 min
Is there anything special about human beings? A long list of characteristics—some obvious, some surprising—sets humans apart from other creatures. (Who knew that having a chin was so unusual?)
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Move Happier: How Do You Move On After College Drop-Off? with Author Ben Markovits
8 maart 2026 · 43 min
As part of the Move 26 in ’26 Challenge, we’re sharing a bonus episode designed to pair with your 26 minutes of daily movement.
In this episode, I talk with writer Ben Markovits about his acclaimed new novel, “The Rest of Our Lives” (available at bit.ly/4lbfDTq). The novel follows the journey and reflections of a father who is driving his daughter to college—and then keeps going.
Reminder: as an exclusive offer for “Happier” listeners, you can get 2 weeks FREE plus a special discount to the Activations app at activations.com/happier. These guided audios are designed to help you feel motivated, confident, and in charge of your life.
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More Happier: Do You Ever Have Post-Party Blues? Plus the Raymond Carver/Chandler Problem
7 maart 2026 · 32 min
We discuss the fact that when we extend ourselves—when we put ourselves out into the world—we can expect sometimes to feel awkward, remorseful, or frustrated. We also talk about some funny mix-ups that passed unnoticed for years.
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Ep. 576: What Was the Value of Our “No-Spend February?” Plus a Warning About Social-Media Stories
4 maart 2026 · 31 min
We reflect on No-Spend February—what we didn’t buy, what we did buy, and what we learned. We also share a hack for successfully mixing friendship and business, and talk about how to spot a sneaky social-media practice that can distort our perception of the world.
Reminder: as an exclusive offer for “Happier” listeners, you can get 2 weeks FREE plus a special discount to the Activations app at activations.com/happier. These guided audios are designed to help you feel motivated, confident, and in charge of your life.
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Subscribe to Lemonada Premium here
Find my No-Spend Guide here Lees meerCheck out the new Bingo Book and Don't Break the Chain Habit Tracker
Elizabeth is reading: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is reading: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry (Amazon, Bookshop)
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A Little Happier: What Makes a Face Stand Out from a Crowd?
2 maart 2026 · 3 min
Seeing my beloved father as a patient in the hospital reminded me of looking at class photos of young children. Among a sea of faces, it’s my love that makes one face stand out from the anonymous crowd.
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More Happier: Four Tendencies for Obligers—3 Challenges and How to Handle Them [Revisited]
28 februari 2026 · 42 min
Some people have no trouble meeting expectations for others but struggle to follow through on what they want for themselves. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. We revisit the Four Tendencies to explore the three biggest challenges Obligers face—shame, exploitation, and rebellion—and what actually helps.
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Bonus: How to Make Progress on What Matters to You (Even If You Feel Stuck) with Mimi Bouchard
27 februari 2026 · 38 min
Struggling to make progress on a habit? This episode offers a different approach—get a 14-day free trial of Activations (plus a big discount) at activations.com/happier.
Determination Day, February 28, is a useful time to take stock of your progress (or lack of it) on any change you’re trying to make. In this bonus episode, we talk with Mimi Bouchard, creator of the Activations app, about a practical, science-backed way to adjust your approach when progress feels harder than expected.
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Ep. 575: Our 11th Anniversary! Favorite Moments from the Past Year
25 februari 2026 · 36 min
In honor of our “Steel” anniversary, we share some of our favorite suggestions, insights, hacks, and highlights from the previous year.
Resources & links related to this episode:
Listen to my Audible Original Get It Done Lees meerVery Special Episode 540 on Whimsy
Design Your Summer
Simon Haisell's Footnotes and Tangents newsletter
Understanding Obliger-Rebellion
How to Question a Questioner
Solving Rebel Resistance to Something Desirable
Electric throw blanket
Accountability Hacks
Parenting Hacks
Our Father’s Obituary - Little Happier
Secrets of Adulthood
Talking to Liz Gilbert about All the Way to the River
College drop-off hacks
The Since You Asked podcast
Very Special Episode "What secrets your therapist wish they could tell you"Happier in Hollywood Substack
Secrets of Adulthood Substack
Elizabeth is reading: The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is reading: Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt (Amazon, Bookshop)
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A Little Happier: A Very Surprising Truth that I Learned in Law School
23 februari 2026 · 7 min
I learned something surprising in law school: To a great extent, we can’t be forced to follow the law; we must decide to follow the law.
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More Happier: Does Money Stress You Out? Mrs. Dow Jones & Reema Khrais on What Helps
21 februari 2026 · 35 min
For many people, money is a source of anxiety and guilt. In this Roundtable conversation, we explore why the subject of money is so challenging, and also the small, realistic changes that can make money management feel easier.
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Mrs. Dow Jones
Reema Khrais
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Ep. 574: Are You Already Falling Behind on Your New Year’s Resolutions? Plus Ideas for “Move 26”
18 februari 2026 · 34 min
We talk about how we’re using Determination Day (February 28) to reengage with our “26 for ’26” list. We also share listeners’ excellent suggestions for “Move 26 in ’26,” as well as an example of how understanding someone’s Tendency reduces conflict in a marriage.
Resources & links related to this episode: Lees meerAre you a Lark or an Owl?
Strategy of Distinctions
Strategy of Pairing
Strategy of Accountability
21 Strategies for Habit Change
Download the free Determination Day PDF here
Lady Gaga singing "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"
Give yourself permission to lower the bar.
Elizabeth is reading: Unspeakable Things: Silence, Shame, and the Stories We Choose to Believe by Brooke Nevils (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is reading: The School of Night by Karl Ove Knausgaard (Amazon, Bookshop)
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A Little Happier: When I Called the Emergency Veterinarian, She Asked a Question that Made the Answer Obvious
16 februari 2026 · 6 min
When I called the emergency vet to ask a question about my dog Barnaby, her answer gave me an important insight into the challenge of decision-making.
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Move Happier: Why Does Movement Matter? Michelle Obama Weighs In
14 februari 2026 · 35 min
As part of the Move 26 in ’26 Challenge, we’re sharing a listen-along episode to pair with your 26 minutes of daily movement. Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson discuss the role movement plays in a happier life and share favorite clips from podcasts like IMO and The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon that explore how movement, discipline, and mental health shape who we become. Great listening for a walk, a workout, or any way you like to move.
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Ep. 573: Do You Avoid Failure & Rejection? Plus the Joy of a Same-Day Book
11 februari 2026 · 34 min
We talk why it’s valuable to “go for the no” instead of avoiding rejection and failure. Plus we give our suggestions for excellent same-day books and a hack for making email more efficient.
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The English Understand Wool by Helen DeWitt (Amazon, Bookshop)
Foster by Claire Keegan (Amazon, Bookshop)
Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark(Amazon, Bookshop)
All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Amazon, Bookshop)
Heartburn by Nora Ephron (Amazon, Bookshop)
Wise Blood by Flannery O’Connor (Amazon, Bookshop)
Elizabeth and Her German Garden by Elizabeth von Arnim (Amazon, Bookshop)
The Summer Book by Tove Jansson (Amazon, Bookshop)
Happy All the Time by Laurie Colwin (Amazon, Bookshop)
Strangers by Belle Burden (Amazon, Bookshop)
Different Seasons by Stephen King (Amazon, Bookshop)
A Month in the Country by J. L. Carr (Amazon, Bookshop)
Oh, William by Elizabeth Strout (Amazon, Bookshop)
The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger (Amazon, Bookshop)
Piranesi by Susanna Clark (Amazon, Bookshop)
Train Dreams by Denis Johnson (Amazon, Bookshop)
A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas (Amazon, Bookshop)
A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie (Amazon, Bookshop)
Elizabeth is reading: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is reading: Random Harvest by James Hilton (Amazon, Bookshop)
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A Little Happier: Who Has More Power—You or the Banker to Whom You Owe Ten Million Dollars?
9 februari 2026 · 3 min
A famous quip illustrates an important point: Small debts burden the borrower; big debts burden the lender.
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More Happier: Are You Scared by the Sound of a Siren? And a Reflection from “Little Women”
7 februari 2026 · 30 min
We talk about the power of reframing—specifically, reframing the meaning of a siren. We also talk about a passage from the novel “Little Women” that illuminates our experience of our father’s death.
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Secrets of Adulthood newsletter on Substack Lees meerHappier in Hollywood newsletter on Substack
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Ep. 572: Want to Make a Little Money and Also Clear Clutter? Plus an Insight About Estrangement
4 februari 2026 · 30 min
In honor of No-Spend February, we talk about why it’s a good time to turn in your coins and to use up your gift cards. We also talk about the juggler vs. aerialist distinction, and how the Four Tendencies framework can illuminate an experience of family estrangement.
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Coinstar
Wall Street Journal article by therapist Rachel Glik
Elizabeth is reading: Strangers by Belle Burden (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is reading: Pnin by Vladimir Nabokov (Amazon, Bookshop)
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A Little Happier: Do You Get Rattled Before Starting a Journey? Consider This Ritual.
2 februari 2026 · 4 min
The traditional Russian practice of “sitting on suitcases” is an excellent ritual for anyone setting off on a trip.
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More Happier: Start and Stick to Anything using the Four Tendencies [Revisited]
31 januari 2026 · 45 min
Why is it so hard getting yourself to do what you want to do? This overview of the Four Tendencies explains why motivation works differently for different people and how understanding how you respond to expectations can make follow-through easier. Lees meer
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Four Tendencies Framework
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Ep. 571: Want to Join Us for a No-Spend February? Plus a Better Word for “Squats”
28 januari 2026 · 36 min
We share our plans for our next “No-Spend February”—our rules, our exceptions, and what we hope to learn. We also share a more elegant term for “squats” and discuss an interesting self-knowledge question related to the makeshift.
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Join us for No-Spend February
Shop the sale in The Happiness Project Shop Lees meerListen to Episode 466 here
Listen to Episode 475 here
Elizabeth is reading: Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is rereading: Gray Divorce: What We Lose and Gain from Mid-Life Splits by Jocelyn Elise Crowley (Amazon, Bookshop)
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A Little Happier: Would You Do For Someone Else What You Wouldn’t Do for Yourself?
26 januari 2026 · 6 min
A modern fable is an excellent illustration of a very popular loophole used to justify breaking good habits.
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More Happier: Ever Have a Foolish Desire to “Save” Things? And Why Coffee-Table Books?
24 januari 2026 · 31 min
We talk about the impulse to save things, such as stationery or fine china, even when it makes no sense. And we also talk about the puzzling popularity of coffee-table books.
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Check out my new LinkedIn Learning course on the Four Tendencies
How to Write Your Own Personal Commandments
Join the "Move 26 in '26" challenge Lees meerElectric throw blanket
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Ep. 570: Very Special Episode: How Do We Deal with the Loss of Our Beloved Father? Advice & Insights
21 januari 2026 · 38 min
In this episode, we talk about the recent death of our beloved father, Jack Craft—what we’ve experienced, what we’ve learned. We also share many tender, practical suggestions from listeners about how to manage this kind of a profound loss.
Resources & links related to this episode: Lees meerRaymond Carver’s last book, A New Path to the Waterfall (Amazon, Bookshop)
One last reminder to sign up for The Happiness Project Revisited course
I Want You to Know: My Portrait of You
Obituary of John Charles Craft
Elizabeth is reading: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (Amazon, Bookshop)
Gretchen is rereading: American Gods by Neil Gaiman (Amazon, Bookshop)
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A Little Happier: After My Beloved Father Died, My Mother, Sister, and I Wrote This Obituary
19 januari 2026 · 10 min
We worked for several days on this obituary for my father. We wanted to capture his extraordinary spirit.
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More Happier: Do You Find It Hard to Plan a Party? And the Problem with “Everybody Likes Salmon”
17 januari 2026 · 32 min
We talk about a hack from the world of the Real Housewives that makes party-giving easier and more fun. We also discuss the question, “What’s an ordinary food that most people seem to like—but not you?” Plus the pleasure of a better tennis bag.
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Ep. 569: Do You Miss Having Time to Hang Out with Friends? Plus Listeners’ One-Word Themes
14 januari 2026 · 37 min
We explore the value of the German custom of the Stammtisch as a fun and easy way to strengthen friendships. We also share dozens of compelling one-word themes chosen by listeners for 2026—plus a strategy for elevating everyday life.
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A Little Happier: Do You Suffer from “Lost Wallet Syndrome?” I Do.
12 januari 2026 · 4 min
When we lose our wallet, we think finding it would make us happy forever, but once found, we quickly start taking it for granted again. Colette said of her life, "What a beautiful life. It's a pity I didn't notice it sooner." But we don’t have to lose our wallet to note the joy of possessing it.
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More Happier: Navigating New Year Pressure with Gretchen Rubin on "The Lazy Genius" [Revisited]
10 januari 2026 · 56 min
Already exhausted by the new year? In this conversation on the "Lazy Genius" podcast, host Kendra Adachi and I explore why “fresh start” culture creates so much anxiety—and how being “lazy” about some things can help you focus on what truly matters in January.
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Move Happier: How to "Get It Done" and Finally Complete Your Dream Project [Bonus]
9 januari 2026 · 49 min
You have a big project you want to finish. So why can’t you get it done?
In my new Audible Original audiobook “Get It Done: How to Complete Your Dream Project,” I share a practical, research-backed approach to help you break a big project down, stay focused, and keep moving forward in a way that fits how you actually work.
This episode is part of the Move 26 in ’26 Challenge. Each month, I’m releasing a special bonus episode with audio you can listen to during your 26 minutes of daily movement.
For this month, you’ll hear the first chapter of “Get It Done.”
Find the full audiobook—plus the downloadable PDF workbook—at audible.com/getitdone. It’s included in the Plus Catalog for Premium and Plus members. Audible membership is $14.95 per month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.
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Ep. 568: Revealed! Our “26 for 2026” Lists
7 januari 2026 · 42 min
As one of the three “Design Your Year” exercises, we each wrote a list of 26 things we want to accomplish in 2026. Some repeats, some new.
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I Want You to Know: My Portrait of You
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A Little Happier: Why Would an Accomplished Juggler Deliberately Drop a Prop?
5 januari 2026 · 3 min
In his speaking, Winston Churchill often deliberately made mistakes. He understood that an imperfect speech would be more persuasive and moving than a perfect speech, and he chose to make his performance better by making it worse.
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More Happier: Rethinking Resolutions with Gretchen Rubin on NPR’s “Life Kit” [Revisited]
3 januari 2026 · 25 min
Just in time for January, I joined NPR’s “Life Kit” to talk about New Year’s resolutions, why they fail, and a more effective way to build better habits and make real progress in 2026.
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Ep. 567: Do You Feel Unprepared for the New Year? Plus Roller-Derby Names
31 december 2025 · 33 min
We talk about a thought-provoking, helpful exercise to help prepare for the upcoming year. We also share an easy hack for making parties more fun, reflections on #Read25in25, and re-visit a whimsical know-yourself-better question.
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A Little Happier: Warren Buffett Talks about Good Jockeys and Good Horses
29 december 2025 · 4 min
With his characteristic skill, and with a powerful metaphor, Warren Buffett makes the point that even talented people won’t succeed if they’re working in very unfavorable conditions.
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More Happier: Do You Need Help Taking a Good Photo? Or Making a Tough Decision?
27 december 2025 · 29 min
We talk about a whimsical way to take better photographs, a useful question for making a hard decision, and the joy of field trips.
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Ep. 566: Do You Ever Think “This Is Not Good; I Could Do This Better?” Plus Accountability Hacks
24 december 2025 · 29 min
We talk about why the realization “I could this this task better myself” can help us identify possible opportunities. We also talk about how to give a bad review in a nice way, and share imaginative accountability strategies.
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A Happier Holiday Reading: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
23 december 2025 · 21 min
As a gift to listeners, I read O. Henry’s classic "The Gift of the Magi"—a timeless reminder of what really matters most for our happiness during the holidays.
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A Little Happier: A Few Extra Words from Winston Churchill Make a Big Difference
22 december 2025 · 6 min
When we’re quoting someone who has articulated an important idea, it’s important to make sure that we’re quoting their entire point. Winston Churchill, Stewart Brand, and apocryphally, Harry Gordon Selfridge, are frequently only partially quoted.
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More Happier: Hacks to Avoid a Holiday Meltdown This Week [Revisited]
20 december 2025 · 33 min
With the holiday crunch in full swing, here are three practical hacks that can make this week easier to manage.
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Ep. 565: Did We Get Everything Done on Our “25 for ’25” Lists? We Review & Reflect
17 december 2025 · 40 min
As part of “Design Your Year,” each of us made a list of 25 things we wanted to accomplish in 2025; here, we report on what we got done—and what we didn’t.
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A Little Happier: Why the Holy Man Didn’t Tell a Boy to Stop Eating Candy
15 december 2025 · 4 min
A familiar story about Gandhi is apocryphal, but nevertheless illustrates one of my Secrets of Adulthood: If we’re trying to encourage or enforce a particular behavior, we should be willing to observe that behavior ourselves.
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Bonus: Don’t Call it a Midlife Crisis—Chip Conley on the “Dan Buettner” Podcast
14 december 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
My friend Chip Conley joins the “Dan Buettner Podcast” to explain why the old idea of a “midlife crisis” holds us back and how reframing this stage can open the door to purpose, curiosity, and stronger connection in life after 50.
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More Happier: “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner [Revisited]
13 december 2025 · 29 min
As part of our Happier Podcast Book Club, we revisit our conversation with Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast about her compelling bestselling memoir “Crying in H Mart.”
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