Hot summer days are often called the “dog days of summer.” Why? This episode begins with an explanation of that. http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a21725/dog-days/
You make a lot of choices every day. Some are harder to make than others. Listening to this episode will likely help make better choices. Joining me is Joseph Bikart author of th ... Show More
May 2023
Ep. 431: Design Your Summer, an Easy Hack to Have More Fun with Food, and a Talk on the Joy of Dressing
As we do each year, we consider how we plan to design our summer. We also discuss a hack from a food-scientist listener about an easy way to have more fun with the sense of taste, and we talk to Sarah LaFleur, founder and CEO of M.M.LaFleur, about the pleasures of clothes. Get in ... Show More
34m 47s
Jun 2024
EP. 91 – Embracing Summer and Learning How to Have More FUN! *Summer Series: Part 1/8*
Send us Fan MailSummer is officially HERE! And today we are kicking off our very first series, GLOWING WITH JOY! Over the next 8 weeks, CC is taking you on a deep dive into the wheel of life – covering topics of friendships, health, relationships, finance and more. Today's episod ... Show More
22m 51s
Apr 2025
Ep. 528: Improve Your Hedonic Forecasting, Hacks for Reading More, and Mystery Revealed (Name of New Dog)
We explore the science of "hedonic forecasting"—our often-flawed ability to predict future happiness—and share strategies to make better life decisions. We debate the right approach to a “task cascade.” Plus, as part of #Read25in25, we discuss hacks for doing more reading. Finall ... Show More
36 m
Aug 2023
Ep. 445: Have a Happier Labor Day, Nominate Someone, and Manage the Line Between Work and Leisure
We reflect on two questions that can help us make our work lives happier, more productive, and more creative. We also talk about why it’s a good idea to nominate people for awards, and how to manage the breakdown of the line between work time and leisure time. Get in touch: podca ... Show More
33m 37s
Aug 2024
How To Improve Your Decision Making
<p>We all face tough choices, and sometimes it can feel overwhelming, but I've got you covered. We'll start by exploring how to find your North Star—your guiding principle that keeps you focused on what truly matters. Then, we'll talk about the importance of trusting your gut, wh ... Show More
18m 48s
Oct 2024
Ep. 506: Find a Delight for Each Day, a Useful Travel Tip & Learning from Mistakes
We explore ways to make each day of the week special by recognizing small pleasures. We discuss a practical hotel checkout tip to avoid forgetting items. Also, we examine the value of allowing yourself to go into “shock” when facing big assignments or feedback, and how this pause ... Show More
34m 23s