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Little: People Succeed in Groups Oct 02, 2017

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My sister the sage Elizabeth told me that “People succeed in groups.” I think that’s objectively true, and in any event, it’s a helpful thought.

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Ep. 136: Don't Fall into "Empty" Sep 27, 2017

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Why it's helpful not to let yourself fall into "empty," how a smartphone can be a memory aid, and dealing with the common challenge of photo anxiety. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com; happiercast.com/136; 774-277-9336.

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Little: Reading Memoirs Reminds Me to Cut People Slack Sep 25, 2017

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I’ve read many memoirs written by people I know in real life. And it always reminds me of a very important truth: we should always cut people slack.

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Little: “An Investor Is Wise Who Diversifies”—True in Many Situations Sep 18, 2017

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Some rhyming advice I learned in law school turns out to apply in many situations in life.

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Ep. 134: Write a "Ta-Da" List Sep 13, 2017

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Write a ta-da list, use the app Podsearch to discover great new podcasts, and ask yourself "What is my level of ambition?" Get in touch: @gretchenrubin.com; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/134; 774-277-9336.

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Little: It’s Right to Do the Right Thing Sep 11, 2017

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It’s right to do the right thing, even when it doesn’t seem to make any difference. And we never can really know what the effect of our actions will be – on the world, or on ourselves.

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Ep. 133: Create a Spot for Things in Transition Sep 06, 2017

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Why it’s helpful to create a place for things in transition, how to create accountability if you’re introverted or shy—and do you have strong views about how to load a dishwasher? Get in touch: @gretchenrubin.com; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin; happiercast.com/133; 774-277-9336.

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Little: B.J. Novak’s Reminder about the Importance of Gratitude. Sep 04, 2017

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In the Acknowledgements of B.J. Novak’s excellent book “One More Thing,” he remembers to pay tribute to some friends from childhood.

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Ep. 132: Consider Children's Literature Aug 30, 2017

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Why you might consider reading children’s literature, how to reinvigorate your work space if you can’t make any changes, and the question of whether you can change your Tendency. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com;

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Little: The Book “The Hobbit Boredom” Illustrates How Boredom Can Spark Creativity Aug 28, 2017

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The dull task of grading papers inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write the first line of his masterpiece, “The Hobbit.” Boredom can lay the groundwork for great creativity.

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