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More Happier: What Makes a Holiday Movie? Plus Holiday Creep & the Joy of a Long Vacation
We debate how to decide if a movie counts as a “holiday” movie. We also discuss how the holiday season seems to be morphing into one long celebration…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep. 511: Choose a One-Word Theme: We Review Our 2024 Themes and Reveal Our 2025 Themes
Episode 511
Choosing a one-word theme is one of the most fun and thought-provoking exercises within the “Design Your Year” set. Here, we review our themes for 20…
1 year, 6 months ago
Little Happier: What Do Humans Possess that Artificial Intelligence Doesn’t Possess?
My reflections about artificial intelligence reminded me of the climactic scene in Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time, a masterpiece of children’s…
1 year, 6 months ago
More Happier: How to be Perfect with TV Producer Mike Schur
We revisit a conversation with TV writer and producer Mike Schur, who has created some of our favorite TV shows ever including "The Office," "Parks a…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ep. 510: Very Special Episode: Dozens of Travel Hacks! So Many Good Ideas
Episode 510
We share dozens of excellent hacks from listeners about how to make traveling more convenient and less stressful—plus we include some of our own trav…
1 year, 7 months ago
Little Happier: The Paradox of Purpose: Those We Support Become Our Strength
Two teaching stories from very different contexts both illuminate a powerful truth: Our deepest source of resilience often comes from caring for othe…
1 year, 7 months ago
More Happier: An Unasked College Question, Unsought Advice & the Joy of Meeting in Person
Inspired by a friend, we discuss the question of what we wanted to accomplish in college (a question we never asked ourselves at the time). We also e…
1 year, 7 months ago
Ep. 509: Happier Gift Guide: Great Gifts for the People We Love
Episode 509
We’re entering the season of gift-giving, so we suggest gift ideas in several categories: for rest and relaxation; for the home; for family members; …
1 year, 7 months ago
Little Happier: Two Lessons: Enthusiasm Makes a Big Difference, and Resist the Fantasy
A friend’s wise observation gave me greater clarity as I considered a common challenge of parenthood: If and when we pressure a child to participate …
1 year, 7 months ago
More Happier: Hacks to Make Thanksgiving Easier & More Fun [Revisited]
For this episode of More Happier, we’re revisiting one of our Very Special Episodes - Hacks, Hacks, and More Hacks for Making Entertaining Easier and…
1 year, 7 months ago