Ep. 567: Do You Feel Unprepared for the New Year? Plus Roller-Derby Names
We talk about a thought-provoking, helpful exercise to help prepare for the upcoming year. We also share an easy hack for making parties more fun, reflections on #Read25in25, and re-visit a whimsical ...
31 Dec 202532min
A Little Happier: Warren Buffett Talks about Good Jockeys and Good Horses
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 & link...
29 Dec 20253min
More Happier: Do You Need Help Taking a Good Photo? Or Making a Tough Decision?
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 P...
27 Dec 202525min
Ep. 566: Do You Ever Think “This Is Not Good; I Could Do This Better?” Plus Accountability Hacks
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...
24 Dec 202528min
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 episo...
23 Dec 202520min
A Little Happier: A Few Extra Words from Winston Churchill Make a Big Difference
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 Dec 20255min
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 touc...
20 Dec 202532min
Ep. 565: Did We Get Everything Done on Our “25 for ’25” Lists? We Review & Reflect
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: ...
17 Dec 202537min
