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Mar 2025
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Can a Few Simple Words Really Change You...

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About this episode

Unlock life's deepest truths with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin as she shares potent insights from her latest book, Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives.


Discover surprising keys to self-knowledge, stronger relationships, and better judgment through Rubin's profound yet practical aphorisms. This thought-provoking conversation will leave you inspired to craft your own profound personal mantras.


You can find Gretchen at: Website | Instagram | Happier with Gretchen Rubin - Podcast


If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with James Clear about habits and identity.


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