From how we build our cities to how we shop, it can seem as though our natural human tendency is to add. But a culture of accumulation may be exactly what holds us back from the simple solution in front of us: taking things away.
University of Virginia professor Leidy Klotz helps us analyze the benefits of subtraction and how less may create the space for w ... Show More
May 2023
The Art and Science of Getting Unstuck
Do you feel stuck in life — that you aren’t making progress in a relationship, job, or goal and you don’t know how to fix the problem and move forward? Well, perhaps you can take a little solace in the fact that it’s a universal human experience, even amongst history’s highest ac ... Show More
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Nov 2022
More Happier - Hosting a Holiday, Reducing Food Waste, Embracing Audiobooks, and Tech That Actually Helps
We talk about technology; it can help a person who lacks a sense of direction and also help to reduce food waste. We also discuss how we can elevate an event by giving it an official name.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Inst ... Show More
24m 15s
Jun 2024
How Not to Be Wrong by Jordan Ellenberg Book Summary, Review and Quotes | Free Audiobook
Show notes / PDF & Infographic / Free audiobook / Learn how everyday math uncovers hidden truths and prevents costly mistakes. Discover Jordan Ellenberg's essential guide to mathematical thinking and decision-making.Read on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audio ... Show More
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Sep 2023
The Backwards Law: Stop Chasing Happiness. Become Anti-fragile Instead | Gad Saad PT 2
Welcome back to the final part of our two-part episode with Gad Saad. In this segment, we delve deeper into Gad's unique perspectives on life, happiness and truth. He shares the evolutionary reasons for religion, the dangers of confusing equality of opportunities with equality of ... Show More
1h 34m
May 2022
Harvard Professor REVEALS Why You Feel LOST & UNHAPPY In Life | Arthur Brooks on Impact Theory
Given all of the possibilities we have living in a modern society, people still struggle with feeling lost, unhappy, and unfulfilled. It’s even been reported that American unhappiness hit a record low early this year. If you do a climate check with the people in your life and you ... Show More
1h 45m
Mar 2024
3095: Simplifying the Little Areas of Life by Aimee Stotts with NoSidebar on Decision Fatigue, Simplicity & Decluttering
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 3095:Aimee Stotts, writing for NoSidebar.com, illuminates the overwhelming nature of decision-making in "Simplifying the Lit ... Show More
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