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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.
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.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Mentioned by A.J. Jacobs as his previous book, focusing on gratitude.
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How to Reframe Your “Problems” as “Puzzles” | A.J. Jacobs
Mentioned by AJ Jacobs as a book he wrote about his experience trying to be the most grateful person for a year.
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Finding your creative spark: AJ Jacobs on curiosity, gratitude & reinvention
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Manoush Zomorodi as documenting his journey to thank everyone involved in his morning coffee in his book.
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
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Andreas Sator als das Buch, das A.J. Jacobs dazu inspirierte, Dankbarkeit zu praktizieren.
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
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Ryan Holiday as a book about the author's quest to thank everyone involved in his morning coffee.
Ryan Holiday as a book about the author's quest to thank everyone involved in his morning coffee.
Take The Time To Be Grateful
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Spencer Greenberg as a book chronicling his quest to thank a thousand people involved in his morning coffee.
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)
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Russ Roberts as a book that sparked a conversation about gratitude and the psychological aspects of thankfulness.
Russ Roberts as a book that sparked a conversation about gratitude and the psychological aspects of thankfulness.
ChinaEconTalk with special guest Russ Roberts
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Mark Batterson as an example of a book that highlights the interconnectedness of seemingly ordinary jobs.
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.
Russ Roberts as a book about gratitude that, while not providing new information, increased his appreciation for gratitude.
Andy Matuschak on Books and Learning
