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Jun 2025
34m 16s

Ep. 538: Set a Tripwire, Decide If You N...

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
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We talk about why it can be helpful to set a tripwire for making a decision or moving forward. We also discuss a Secret of Adulthood that’s very relevant to the practice of keeping a storage unit (even one that’s not really needed), and a know-yourself-better question related to the use of gadgets and gizmos. Resources & links related to this episode: Th ... Show More
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