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Oct 2022
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#149 Neil Pasricha: Simple Rules for Hap...

Shane Parrish
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Shane's guest on this episode of the show is New York Times bestselling author Neil Pasricha, who returns for his second appearance on The Knowledge Project. We discuss the importance of gratitude and how simple acts can change the way you feel, where confidence comes from, the specific routines and habits you can use to counter anxiety, the recipe for build ... Show More
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