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Sep 2024
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More Happier: The Joy of Deadlines, Coup...

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
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We talk about how deadlines can boost our happiness, and how a TV show can spark a useful conversation with a teenager about values. Plus we debate a challenging question about how to navigate life’s challenges.

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