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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.

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Mentioned in 16 episodes

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Morgan Housel

as a book containing advice from centenarians, highlighting the importance of relationships over wealth.

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when discussing themes explored in Phil's work.

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in the context of discussing life lessons and end-of-life reflections.

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, highlighting the lessons learned from elderly Americans about life priorities.

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, summarizing the advice given by elderly Americans in the book.

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as a book offering lessons from people who have lived long and successful lives.

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as a book that discusses what people regret at the end of their lives.

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as a book about lessons for living, based on interviews with older adults.

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as the author of "30 Lessons for Living", a book based on interviews with elderly Americans.

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Mike Schmitz

as a book about lessons for living, based on interviews with people in nursing homes.

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Mike Schmitz

in comparison to Brianna Wiest's book, highlighting its similar approach of gathering life lessons from various individuals.

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as a book offering lessons on living a fulfilling life.

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as the source of information on what makes a relationship work, based on research with long-married couples.

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as a book he read about happiness and aging.

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as a book containing valuable life lessons learned from interviews with elderly people.

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as a book offering life lessons from interviews with older adults.

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as a book that changed his philosophy around happiness and productivity.

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as a book compiling life lessons from interviews with people nearing death.

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