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Gretchen Rubin - NYT Bestselling Author, Podcaster & Speaker | Simple Truths For Our Complex Lives
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Sept. 28, 2024

Gretchen Rubin - NYT Bestselling Author, Podcaster & Speaker | Simple Truths For Our Complex Lives

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Success Story with Scott D. Clary

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➡️ About The Guest

Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling author, speaker, and thought leader in the areas of happiness, habits, and human nature. Her most notable works include The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, and The Four Tendencies, which have collectively sold millions of copies worldwide. Rubin's research focuses on understanding what drives personal happiness and how individuals can create better habits to lead more fulfilling lives. With her relatable and practical advice, she has gained a loyal following through her books, podcast (Happier with Gretchen Rubin), and public speaking.

A former attorney who clerked for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Rubin transitioned from law to writing after discovering her passion for self-development and human behavior. She is recognized for her ability to distill complex psychological insights into actionable strategies that help people improve their everyday lives. Through her work, Rubin has built a platform for inspiring people to pursue personal growth, balance, and contentment.

 

➡️ Show Links

https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/ 

https://x.com/gretchenrubin/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchenrubin/  

 

➡️ Books

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secrets-Adulthood-Simple-Truths-Complex/dp/0593800737   

https://www.amazon.com/Four-Tendencies-Indispensable-Personality-Profiles/dp/1524760919 

https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Project-Tenth-Anniversary-Aristotle/dp/0062888749    

 

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Intro

02:21 - Surprising Truths About Happiness

05:41 - Gretchen’s Journey into Happiness Research

08:03 - Defining Happiness

10:00 - Escaping Hustle Culture for Joy

15:47 - Why Value Alignment Matters

19:59 - DIY Happiness Project Tips

24:05 - The Post-Covid Happiness Decline

27:21 - Birth of The Four Tendencies

30:53 - How The Four Tendencies Framework Stands Out

32:34 - Deep Dive: The Four Tendencies

43:00 - Sponsor Break: iDigress Podcast

43:37 - How Frameworks Shape Your Life

51:21 - Using Tendencies to Build Better Habits

1:00:40 - Sponsor Break: LinkedIn Jobs

1:01:52 - Spotting Tendencies in Conversations

1:10:13 - Why Foundational Habits Matter

1:14:00 - The Habit-Happiness Connection

1:16:04 - Gretchen’s Upcoming Projects

1:19:21 - Wisdom from Gretchen’s New Book

1:26:24 - Advice to My Younger Self



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