Little Happier: Do You Know the Famous Story of the Fox and the Sour Grapes?

Little Happier: Do You Know the Famous Story of the Fox and the Sour Grapes?

One of Aesop’s most famous fables, and writer Virginia Woolf agree: it’s important to resist the temptation to deny the truth about what we really want.

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Ep. 567: Do You Feel Unprepared for the New Year? Plus Roller-Derby Names

Ep. 567: Do You Feel Unprepared for the New Year? Plus Roller-Derby Names

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A Little Happier: Warren Buffett Talks about Good Jockeys and Good Horses

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With his characteristic skill, and with a powerful metaphor, Warren Buffett makes the point that even talented people won’t succeed if they’re working in very unfavorable conditions. Resources & links...

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More Happier: Do You Need Help Taking a Good Photo? Or Making a Tough Decision?

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We talk about a whimsical way to take better photographs, a useful question for making a hard decision, and the joy of field trips. Resources & links related to this episode: Join the "Happiness Proj...

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Ep. 566: Do You Ever Think “This Is Not Good; I Could Do This Better?”  Plus Accountability Hacks

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We talk about why the realization “I could this this task better myself” can help us identify possible opportunities. We also talk about how to give a bad review in a nice way, and share imaginative a...

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A Happier Holiday Reading: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry

A Happier Holiday Reading: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry

As a gift to listeners, I read O. Henry’s classic "The Gift of the Magi"—a timeless reminder of what really matters most for our happiness during the holidays. Resources & links related to this episod...

23 Joulu 202520min

A Little Happier: A Few Extra Words from Winston Churchill Make a Big Difference

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When we’re quoting someone who has articulated an important idea, it’s important to make sure that we’re quoting their entire point. Winston Churchill, Stewart Brand, and apocryphally, Harry Gordon Se...

22 Joulu 20254min

More Happier: Hacks to Avoid a Holiday Meltdown This Week [Revisited]

More Happier: Hacks to Avoid a Holiday Meltdown This Week [Revisited]

With the holiday crunch in full swing, here are three practical hacks that can make this week easier to manage. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to Happier episode 96 Get in touch: ...

20 Joulu 202529min

Ep. 565: Did We Get Everything Done on Our “25 for ’25” Lists? We Review & Reflect

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As part of “Design Your Year,” each of us made a list of 25 things we wanted to accomplish in 2025; here, we report on what we got done—and what we didn’t. Resources & links related to this episode: ...

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