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A Little Happier: When I Called the Emergency Veterinarian, She Asked a Question that Made the Answer Obvious
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…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Move Happier: Why Does Movement Matter? Michelle Obama Weighs In
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 …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Ep. 573: Do You Avoid Failure & Rejection? Plus the Joy of a Same-Day Book
Episode 573
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…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
A Little Happier: Who Has More Power—You or the Banker to Whom You Owe Ten Million Dollars?
A famous quip illustrates an important point: Small debts burden the borrower; big debts burden the lender.
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3 weeks, 6 days ago
More Happier: Are You Scared by the Sound of a Siren? And a Reflection from “Little Women”
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 …
1 month ago
Ep. 572: Want to Make a Little Money and Also Clear Clutter? Plus an Insight About Estrangement
Episode 572
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…
1 month ago
A Little Happier: Do You Get Rattled Before Starting a Journey? Consider This Ritual.
The traditional Russian practice of “sitting on suitcases” is an excellent ritual for anyone setting off on a trip.
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1 month ago
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More Happier: Start and Stick to Anything using the Four Tendencies [Revisited]
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 diff…
1 month, 1 week ago
Ep. 571: Want to Join Us for a No-Spend February? Plus a Better Word for “Squats”
Episode 571
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 “sq…
1 month, 1 week ago
A Little Happier: Would You Do For Someone Else What You Wouldn’t Do for Yourself?
A modern fable is an excellent illustration of a very popular loophole used to justify breaking good habits.
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1 month, 1 week ago