Figuring out the pitfalls and best practices of adulthood can be tricky. It's helpful to have some pearls of wisdom to guide you along the way.
My guest today has spent decades collecting these kinds of helpful truths and has crafted her own guiding mantras of maturity.
Gretchen Rubin is the author of numerous bestselling books, including The Happiness Pro ... Show More
Nov 4
Hercules at the Crossroads — Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Life
<p>In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to today’s guest, this ancient parable is more relevant than ever.</p><p>Dr. Paul T ... Show More
58m 27s
Aug 6
How To Handle Dilemmas, Drift, Indecision, and Difficult People | Gretchen Rubin
<p dir="ltr">An avalanche of practical advice and brief (but powerful) life lessons.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/">Gretchen Rubin</a> is a New York Times bestselling author and happiness expert who explores human nature and habits ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2
#1001 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism’s Lessons on Becoming Wise
Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author. If intelligence were enough, the smartest among us would also be the wisest. Yet time and again, they stumble over life’s simplest lessons. Wisdom isn’t about knowing more; it’s about seeing deeper. So how do we shed the illusi ... Show More
1h 52m
Apr 2025
3560: My Top Seven Rules by James Altucher on How to Live a Richer Life
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Episode 3560:
James Altucher distills decades of hard-won wisdom into seven powerful rules for a richer, more resilient life. From ... Show More
11m 7s