A story about Dick Bass and Neil Armstrong was a great illustration of an aphorism I wrote recently: Modestly and good manners can save us from a lot of embarrassment.
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Ep. 605: Why You Should Leave the House, Plus Why Sometimes You Don’t Need to Have an Opinion
We discuss why we should make an effort to leave the house. Plus, a stumbling block related to “having a take,” and a simple hack for reconnecting with people. Episode highlights: Try This At Home—Why leaving the house, even briefly, has a big effect on happiness [06:42] Happines ... Show More
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Sep 21
Little Happier: Some of My Favorite Rules, Paradoxes, Laws, and Razors
Whether through science, personal observation, or humor, short statements of these human “laws” help us understand that world we live in. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Take Gretchen's free Four T ... Show More
8m 18s
Sep 19
More Happier: A Lesson from the Real Housewives, Plus a Tool for Dealing with Shared Work
What reality TV can teach us about miscommunication, plus a simple tool for dealing with shared work based on your tendency. Episode highlights: Something Making Us Happier: Elizabeth's first-ever September getaway to Nantucket, and Gretchen's trusty sweatshirt [00:33] I’ve Been ... Show More
30m 34s
Jul 2024
Tips for Being Happier, Healthier, More Productive
<p>Today's podcast episode is an interview I did on the Happier with Gretchen Rubin Podcast with Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft. We discuss balancing ambition, tenacity, humility, and patience. I introduce my new children's book Meet Me In The Middle, that's part ... Show More
14m 56s
Oct 2021
Why It's Time To Start Respecting Yourself
In this episode, in our Freddy Fri Day segment, Freddy talks with us about the importance of respecting yourself.
Go to https://7goodminutes.com/podcast/start-respecting-yourself for full show notes.
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7m 34s
Aug 2022
Etiquette, by Emily Post, Part 3
<p>Let's return to this manual of manners, and learn how to pay a check, walk down a theater aisle, and navigate the social complexities of the opera box. Also, just…be nice. Good advice!</p> <p> </p> <p>Help us stay 100% listener-supported and ad-free for all!</p> <p>Patreon: <a ... Show More
50m 55s