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Jan 2025
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#516 The Uncommon Life: Breaking Free fr...

DR. ROBERT PUFF, PH.D.
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The Uncommon Life: Breaking Free from the Herd

Are you tired of feeling like just another face in the crowd? Do you ever sense there's more to life than following the well-worn path? Welcome to "The Uncommon Life: Breaking Free from the Herd," where we explore the choices we make between conforming to societal expectations and forging our own unique path to self-actualization.

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 19 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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� Music: By Kevin MacLeod

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