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Jan 2025
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#517 Happiness: Why Knowing Isn't Enough

DR. ROBERT PUFF, PH.D.
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Happiness: Why Knowing Isn't Enough

We've all heard the advice, read the books, maybe even attended the seminars... but if knowing the path to happiness was enough, wouldn't we all be joyful already? On this podcast, we're diving deep into the gap between knowledge and action and exploring how to actually apply what we know to unlock a happier, more fulfilling life.

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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📧 Email Dr. Robert Puff: DrRobertPuff@icloud.com

📞 Contact Dr. Robert Puff: 1-714-337-4889

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✅ Dr. Puff, Clinical Psychologist: https://www.DoctorPuff.com

� Music: By Kevin MacLeod

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