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Little Happier: Am I Looking for My Wallet Where the Light Is Good, or Where I Dropped It?
An old joke illustrates an important truth: When we’re searching for a solution, it’s often tempting to look where we can see more clearly, rather th…
3 years, 1 month ago
More Happier: Hiking and Clutter-Clearing in L.A., a Secret of Great TV, and Personal Upgrades.
Episode 35
During our recent time together in Los Angeles, we did many things that made us happy: hike, clear Elizabeth’s office, and drink lots of coffee. We a…
3 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 427: Do the Thing You’re Encouraging Someone Else to Do, a Networking Hack, and Finisher vs. Opener
Episode 427
We talk about why, when we’re encouraging someone else to do something, we should consider doing it ourselves. We also discuss a hack to make network…
3 years, 2 months ago
Little Happier: Queen Elizabeth II and Her Corgis Show That We Can Interpret the Same Situation in Different Ways
A story about Queen Elizabeth II and her offer to feed her corgis illustrates how the same situation can be interpreted in different ways.
Get in touc…
3 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 426: Tackle a Project by Considering the Five Senses, Enjoy More Luxury, and Hold Better Meetings
Episode 426
We talk about why it’s useful to consider the five senses as we’re tackling a project or challenge—it’s a way to boost creativity and unlock ideas. W…
3 years, 2 months ago
Little Happier: A Place from Childhood Haunts Stephen King’s Imagination
In his terrific book On Writing, Stephen King recounts how a certain place from his childhood recurs repeatedly in his fiction, under different names…
3 years, 2 months ago
More Happier: How to Manage the Stress of Having a Book About to Hit the Shelves: Personal Mantras & Hacks
Episode 34
Because the book “Life in Five Senses” is just a few days away from being published, we talk about ways to deal with the anxiety of putting a big pie…
3 years, 2 months ago
Ep: 425: Use Touch When Talk Is Tough, Close Your Eyes in a Dressing Room, and Answers for Questioners
Episode 425
We discuss why it’s helpful to touch someone during a tough conversation (if
appropriate, of course). We mention why closing your eyes in a store dres…
3 years, 2 months ago
Little Happier: How Teachers Changed the Lives of Steve Carrell and Adrienne Kennedy
For actor Steve Carrell (Michael from “The Office) and playwright Adrienne Kennedy, the influence of a childhood teacher shaped their lives.
Get in to…
3 years, 2 months ago
Ep. 424: "Taste It by 25," Ways to Make Networking Easier, and Why 4/10 Is a Day to Consider Your Tendency
Episode 424
We talk about why it’s a good idea to taste a new food, or listen to a new kind of
music, before the age of 25. We also discuss why the date of April …
3 years, 2 months ago