A Little Happier: Who Has More Power—You or the Banker to Whom You Owe Ten Million Dollars?
A famous quip illustrates an important point: Small debts burden the borrower; big debts burden the lender. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Vis...
9 Feb 2min
More Happier: Are You Scared by the Sound of a Siren? And a Reflection from “Little Women”
We talk about the power of reframing—specifically, reframing the meaning of a siren. We also talk about a passage from the novel “Little Women” that illuminates our experience of our father’s death. ...
7 Feb 26min
Ep. 572: Want to Make a Little Money and Also Clear Clutter? Plus an Insight About Estrangement
In honor of No-Spend February, we talk about why it’s a good time to turn in your coins and to use up your gift cards. We also talk about the juggler vs. aerialist distinction, and how the Four Tenden...
4 Feb 29min
A Little Happier: Do You Get Rattled Before Starting a Journey? Consider This Ritual.
The traditional Russian practice of “sitting on suitcases” is an excellent ritual for anyone setting off on a trip. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin....
2 Feb 2min
More Happier: Start and Stick to Anything using the Four Tendencies [Revisited]
Why is it so hard getting yourself to do what you want to do? This overview of the Four Tendencies explains why motivation works differently for different people and how understanding how you respond ...
31 Jan 44min
Ep. 571: Want to Join Us for a No-Spend February? Plus a Better Word for “Squats”
We share our plans for our next “No-Spend February”—our rules, our exceptions, and what we hope to learn. We also share a more elegant term for “squats” and discuss an interesting self-knowledge que...
28 Jan 35min
A Little Happier: Would You Do For Someone Else What You Wouldn’t Do for Yourself?
A modern fable is an excellent illustration of a very popular loophole used to justify breaking good habits. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Vi...
26 Jan 5min
More Happier: Ever Have a Foolish Desire to “Save” Things? And Why Coffee-Table Books?
We talk about the impulse to save things, such as stationery or fine china, even when it makes no sense. And we also talk about the puzzling popularity of coffee-table books. Resources & links relate...
24 Jan 30min
