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30 lessons for living
Book • 2012
In this book, Karl Pillemer compiles 30 key lessons for living a fulfilling life, derived from his five-year project of interviewing more than 1,000 Americans over the age of 65.
The book covers a wide range of topics including marriage, parenting, career, aging, and living without regrets.
It weaves together personal recollections and hard-won advice from these 'wisest Americans,' providing practical and inspirational guidance for readers.
The lessons are categorized into areas such as happy marriages, successful careers, effective parenting, and aging fearlessly, offering a comprehensive guide to living well.
The book covers a wide range of topics including marriage, parenting, career, aging, and living without regrets.
It weaves together personal recollections and hard-won advice from these 'wisest Americans,' providing practical and inspirational guidance for readers.
The lessons are categorized into areas such as happy marriages, successful careers, effective parenting, and aging fearlessly, offering a comprehensive guide to living well.
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Morgan Housel as a book containing advice from centenarians, highlighting the importance of relationships over wealth.
Morgan Housel as a book containing advice from centenarians, highlighting the importance of relationships over wealth.
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Understand & Apply the Psychology of Money to Gain Greater Happiness | Morgan Housel
Mentioned by Morgan Housel , highlighting the lessons learned from elderly Americans about life priorities.
Morgan Housel , highlighting the lessons learned from elderly Americans about life priorities.
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The Highest Form of Wealth
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Mike Schmitz as a book offering lessons from people who have lived long and successful lives.
Mike Schmitz as a book offering lessons from people who have lived long and successful lives.
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Mentioned by Morgan Housel as the author of "30 Lessons for Living", a book based on interviews with elderly Americans.
Morgan Housel as the author of "30 Lessons for Living", a book based on interviews with elderly Americans.
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The Psychology of Money | Morgan Housel
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz as a book about lessons for living, based on interviews with older adults.
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206: Rapt
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz as a book about lessons for living, based on interviews with people in nursing homes.
Mike Schmitz as a book about lessons for living, based on interviews with people in nursing homes.75 snips
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Mentioned by Mike Schmitz in comparison to Brianna Wiest's book, highlighting its similar approach of gathering life lessons from various individuals.
Mike Schmitz in comparison to Brianna Wiest's book, highlighting its similar approach of gathering life lessons from various individuals.53 snips
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Mike Carruthers as the source of information on what makes a relationship work, based on research with long-married couples.
Mike Carruthers as the source of information on what makes a relationship work, based on research with long-married couples.
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The Essential Qualities of Inspiring People & The Rules of How Life Works
Mentioned by Mike Schmitz as a book containing valuable life lessons learned from interviews with elderly people.
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Mentioned by Mike as a book containing advice from people in nursing homes.
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