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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Thanks a Thousand

A Gratitude Journey

Book • 2018

In 'Thanks a Thousand', A.J.

Jacobs embarks on a global journey to thank every person involved in producing his morning cup of coffee.

This deceptively simple idea transforms his life and highlights the benefits of gratitude, which include improving compassion, healing the body, and battling depression.

Jacobs meets a diverse range of people, from Minnesota miners to Colombian farmers, and provides insights on how to focus on the positive aspects of daily life and practice gratitude effectively.

Mentioned by

Manoush Zomorodi

Spencer Greenberg

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

A.J. Jacobs

as one of his books read by Hugh Jackman.

#588: A.J. Jacobs — How to Be Less Furious and More Curious

Mentioned by A.J. Jacobs as his previous book, focusing on gratitude.

How to Reframe Your “Problems” as “Puzzles” | A.J. Jacobs

Mentioned by

Rob Wiblin

as books written by A.J. Jacobs, covering various self-experiments.

#79 Classic episode - A.J. Jacobs on radical honesty, following the whole Bible, and reframing global problems as puzzles

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when discussing gratitude.

AJ Jacobs on the Enduring Power of Puzzles and Memento Mori

Mentioned by

AJ Jacobs

as a book he wrote about his experience trying to be the most grateful person for a year.

Finding your creative spark: AJ Jacobs on curiosity, gratitude & reinvention

Mentioned by

A.J. Jacobs

when discussing his experiment of living biblically for a year.

174: A.J. Jacobs | Thanks a Thousand: A Gratitude Journey

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

in the context of a one-thing journal.

Ryan Holiday on Stillness Is the Key

Mentioned by

Manoush Zomorodi

as documenting his journey to thank everyone involved in his morning coffee in his book.

Listen Again: The Gratitude Chain: A.J. Jacobs

Beschrieben von

Andreas Sator

als das Buch, das A.J. Jacobs dazu inspirierte, Dankbarkeit zu praktizieren.

#354 Erklär mir, was glücklich macht, Inga Grossmann

Mentioned by Kieran Harris as A.J. Jacob's most recent book.

#79 – A.J. Jacobs on radical honesty, following the whole Bible, and reframing global problems as puzzles

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as A.J. Jacob's previous book.

A.J. Jacobs on Solving Life's Puzzles

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book about the author's quest to thank everyone involved in his morning coffee.

Take The Time To Be Grateful

Mentioned by

Spencer Greenberg

as a book chronicling his quest to thank a thousand people involved in his morning coffee.

Death and Story-Telling (with A.J. Jacobs)

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as a book that sparked a conversation about gratitude and the psychological aspects of thankfulness.

ChinaEconTalk with special guest Russ Roberts

Mentioned by

Mark Batterson

as an example of a book that highlights the interconnectedness of seemingly ordinary jobs.

Mark Batterson (Author of A Million Little Miracles)

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as a book about gratitude that, while not providing new information, increased his appreciation for gratitude.

Andy Matuschak on Books and Learning

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