#281
Mentioned in 52 episodes

The good life

Book • 1976
This play, adapted by Jeremy Sams from the original sitcom by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, follows Tom and Barbara Good as they transform their suburban home in Surbiton into a model of self-sufficiency.

They grow their own food, keep livestock, make their own clothes, and generate electricity from manure.

The play reunites the beloved characters, including Geraldine the goat, and explores issues of sustainability and community, blending old and new comedic elements.

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Mentioned in 52 episodes

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Cal Newport
as the authors of "Living the Good Life", a book about simple living.
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Ep. 242: The Simple Life
Mentioned by Mel as a book by Dr. Robert Waldinger, director of the longest running study on happiness in history.
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Tiny Fixes for a Tired Life: 7 Habits That Make Your Life Better
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Cal Newport
as a book about homesteading in Vermont.
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Ep. 246: Kids and Phones
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Mel Robbins
while discussing the concept of the social clock and its impact on happiness.
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If You’re Feeling Behind in Life, Listen to This
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Mel Robbins
as the author of the book and international bestseller, "The Good Life", which shares research and secrets to living a good life.
237 snips
What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness
Mentioned by Arthur Brooks as a book based on the Harvard Study of Adult Development.
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Conversation with Arthur Brooks — The Pillars of Happiness
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Chris Williamson
as the book based on the Harvard Study of Adult Development.
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#578 - Dr Robert Waldinger - Lessons From The World's Longest Study On Happiness
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Dan Harris
as the co-author of "The Good Life", a book summarizing the Harvard Study of Adult Development.
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Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness | Dr. Robert Waldinger
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Aliza Pressman
as a book containing insights from the Harvard Study of Adult Development.
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The Secrets to Building a Happy Life and Raising Happy Kids w/ Dr. Robert Waldinger
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Mike Schmitz
in relation to a study on the factors contributing to a successful life.
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195: Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg
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Rich Wong
as books that were impactful to him.
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Rich Wong - The Art of Accel-ing - [Joys of Compounding, EP.22]
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Dan Harris
as the most recent book co-authored with Mark Schultz.
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Never Worry Alone | Dr. Robert Waldinger
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Dan Harris
in relation to his research on the factors contributing to a long and healthy life.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta On The 5 Pillars Of Brain Health
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Robert Waldinger
, based on the Harvard Study of Adult Development.
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How Our Relationships Can Impact Our Health And Longevity with Dr. Robert Waldinger
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Derek Thompson
as the authors of the book, based on their decades-long study of adult happiness.
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What’s So Great About Marriage?
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Derek Thompson
as the authors of a new book about the Harvard Study of Adult Development and its lessons on a long and fulfilling life.
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Happiness in America, Part 1: The Secret to a 'Good Life,' According to an 80-Year Study
Mentioned by Cory as a Bookworm Club recommendation, expressing excitement to discuss it.
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176: The Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard Lee

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