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May 2024
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#482 Personal Growth: Lessons from Other...

DR. ROBERT PUFF, PH.D.
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Personal Growth: Lessons from Others' Failures

Have you ever wished you could avoid the pitfalls and setbacks that inevitably come with navigating life? The good news is, you don't have to learn everything the hard way! In "Personal Growth: Lessons from Others' Failures" we delve into the missteps and mistakes of others – in relationships, careers, finances, and more – extracting valuable wisdom for you to apply to your own life. Discover how to sidestep common blunders, accelerate your growth, and achieve your goals faster by learning from those who've gone before you.

New Happiness Podcast episode with Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach Psychologist

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💛 Do you ever wonder what it takes to lead a peaceful, happy life? Are you curious about the specific steps involved in a self-actualized, limitless life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you just plain tired and want some help?

➡️ I explore all these concerns and more every week on the Happiness Podcast, which has been downloaded over 17 million times since its inception. Happiness does not happen by chance, it happens when we take specific actions in our lives to create it

💯 Welcome to my channel! My name is Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D. I am an author of 13 books, I am a TV show host, Psychology Today blogger, and corporate trainer. I have been studying the actions it takes to reach the highest levels of human achievement for decades, and I would love to share what I've learned with you! My Happiness Podcast is entirely free to listen to, so why not give it a try!

➡️ So, come and explore the Happiness Podcast, my books, and Psychology Today blog, the specific steps to take so that you can soar in your life!

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