Little: Yes, I Made a Dumb Mistake—But P...

We reflect on No-Spend February—what we didn’t buy, what we did buy, and what we learned. We also share a hack for successfully mixing friendship and business, and talk about how to spot a sneaky social-media practice that can distort our perception of the world. Reminder: as an ... Show More

Seeing my beloved father as a patient in the hospital reminded me of looking at class photos of young children. Among a sea of faces, it’s my love that makes one face stand out from the anonymous crowd. Reminder: as an exclusive offer for “Happier” listeners, you can get 2 weeks ... Show More

Some people have no trouble meeting expectations for others but struggle to follow through on what they want for themselves. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. We revisit the Four Tendencies to explore the three biggest challenges Obligers face—shame, exploitation, ... Show More

Mistakes and regret can fracture our nerve, but today’s quote illuminates a surprising path to finding fulfillment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Plans can fail. Circumstances can change. And sometimes, we have to pivot away from derailed expectations. Today’s quote shares a simple mindset when that happens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Today’s quote offers permission to mess up, make mistakes, and free ourselves from the gripping fear of failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Some ideals seem persistently unattainable. But, as today’s quote argues, that doesn’t make them any less worth fighting for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

When it comes to solving problems, there’s one item you can leave out of your toolbox: denial. Today’s quote is geared toward honest admission, and change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices