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A Little Happier: Why Would an Accomplished Juggler Deliberately Drop a Prop?
In his speaking, Winston Churchill often deliberately made mistakes. He understood that an imperfect speech would be more persuasive and moving than …
2 months ago
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More Happier: Rethinking Resolutions with Gretchen Rubin on NPR’s “Life Kit” [Revisited]
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 hab…
2 months ago
Ep. 567: Do You Feel Unprepared for the New Year? Plus Roller-Derby Names
Episode 567
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, re…
2 months, 1 week ago
A Little Happier: Warren Buffett Talks about Good Jockeys and Good Horses
With his characteristic skill, and with a powerful metaphor, Warren Buffett makes the point that even talented people won’t succeed if they’re workin…
2 months, 1 week ago
More Happier: Do You Need Help Taking a Good Photo? Or Making a Tough Decision?
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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2 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 566: Do You Ever Think “This Is Not Good; I Could Do This Better?” Plus Accountability Hacks
Episode 556
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 …
2 months, 1 week ago
A Happier Holiday Reading: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
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…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
A Little Happier: A Few Extra Words from Winston Churchill Make a Big Difference
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 Churchil…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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More Happier: Hacks to Avoid a Holiday Meltdown This Week [Revisited]
With the holiday crunch in full swing, here are three practical hacks that can make this week easier to manage.
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2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 565: Did We Get Everything Done on Our “25 for ’25” Lists? We Review & Reflect
Episode 565
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 d…
2 months, 2 weeks ago