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Oct 2023
26m 20s

More Happier: Great Accountability for O...

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
About this episode
We talk about how Elizabeth’s novel-writing is going, now that the Hollywood writers’ strike is over. Inspired by a recent wedding, we discuss the huge contribution that old friends can make to our happiness. Plus we highlight a great suggestion from a listener about how Obligers (and people around Obligers) can create useful accountability. Get in touch: po ... Show More
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