Little Happier: When One Proverb Sparks Dozens: the Inspiration of “No Receiver, No Thief”

Little Happier: When One Proverb Sparks Dozens: the Inspiration of “No Receiver, No Thief”

While writing my book "Secrets of Adulthood," I discovered how the structure of a single traditional proverb could spark dozens of new insights. The elegant formula "No X, no Y" began with the traditional wisdom "No receiver, no thief," but soon expanded into observations ranging from the paradoxical ("No expectations, no disappointment") to the historical ("No Plato, No Socrates ") to the practical ("More highways, more traffic"). Resources & links related to this episode: Secrets of Adulthood More highways, more traffic Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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More Happier: Reading Hacks, Book Recommendations, and Finding Your Perfect Summer Read

More Happier: Reading Hacks, Book Recommendations, and Finding Your Perfect Summer Read

We revisit a favorite Try This at Home tip for getting more reading done, share listener hacks for building a happier reading life, and discuss how to discover books you'll love. Plus: recommendations...

18 Jul 34min

Ep. 595: Always RSVP,  & Why We Should Stop Over-delivering

Ep. 595: Always RSVP, & Why We Should Stop Over-delivering

Gretchen and Elizabeth discuss why we should always RSVP, and how to stop a simple gathering from, over time, becoming too much work. Episode Highlights: Try This at Home: Always RSVP — Why res...

15 Jul 31min

Little Happier: Why the King Paid Just as Much for Three Books as He Would Have Paid for Nine

Little Happier: Why the King Paid Just as Much for Three Books as He Would Have Paid for Nine

A haunting story from ancient Rome remains relevant to our lives today. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizc...

13 Jul 3min

Move Happier: Tips for Regular Exercise, How Walking Helps You Think, Plus Can Your Garden Be an Accountability Partner? (Bonus)

Move Happier: Tips for Regular Exercise, How Walking Helps You Think, Plus Can Your Garden Be an Accountability Partner? (Bonus)

We discuss the biggest obstacles to moving more this summer with Sarah Fain from the “Happier in Hollywood” podcast, and share practical strategies for getting regular exercise. This special episode ...

12 Jul 36min

More Happier: Design Your Summer & Why a Teammate's Touch Can Change an Outcome

More Happier: Design Your Summer & Why a Teammate's Touch Can Change an Outcome

Practical ways to build more play into your summer and the surprising research on how physical touch improves athletic performance. Design Your Summer check-in: How Gretchen and Liz are spending t...

11 Jul 32min

Ep. 594: Try Becoming a Fan, Plus Tips for Dealing with Travel Bores

Ep. 594: Try Becoming a Fan, Plus Tips for Dealing with Travel Bores

Becoming a fan—of sports or anything—can improve your happiness. We share listener tips for dealing with people who share every boring detail of their latest trip. Episode highlights: Try This a...

8 Jul 36min

Little Happier: You Don’t Have to Be Good at Basketball to Be Good at Basketball

Little Happier: You Don’t Have to Be Good at Basketball to Be Good at Basketball

A star player for the NBA illustrates an important Secret of Adulthood: We don’t have to be good at something to be good at something. Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Web...

6 Jul 4min

Do You Need More Comfort or Adventure? Plus More Tips for Designing Your Summer

Do You Need More Comfort or Adventure? Plus More Tips for Designing Your Summer

We revisit some of our favorite hacks and tips for designing a happier summer, including why you might choose a summer song, how to think about comfort versus adventure, and practical hacks for making...

4 Jul 30min

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