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Mentioned in 27 episodes
Secrets of Adulthood
Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives
Book • 2025
Drawing from her long studies of happiness and personal challenges, Gretchen Rubin presents 'Secrets of Adulthood' as a guide to manage life's complexities.
Using the ancient literary discipline of aphorisms, Rubin conveys large truths in few words, addressing issues such as indecision, change, temptation, and relationships.
The book is filled with witty and thought-provoking reflections designed to inspire and help readers navigate various life situations.
Using the ancient literary discipline of aphorisms, Rubin conveys large truths in few words, addressing issues such as indecision, change, temptation, and relationships.
The book is filled with witty and thought-provoking reflections designed to inspire and help readers navigate various life situations.
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Mentioned in 27 episodes
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Brett McKay as the author of Secrets of Adulthood, a collection of aphorisms on navigating life.
Brett McKay as the author of Secrets of Adulthood, a collection of aphorisms on navigating life.
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20 Secrets of Adulthood
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Laurie Santos as a book containing practical insights for navigating daily challenges of modern life.
Laurie Santos as a book containing practical insights for navigating daily challenges of modern life.
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Twelve Sayings That Could Change Your Life
Given by Gretchen's friend Lisa to her children, with her own personalized secrets of adulthood written inside.
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Ep. 541: Try These Parenting Hacks from Listeners, Manage Your Own Worry & an Easy Packing Hack
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Gretchen Rubin as a book she wrote to share secrets of adulthood she learned, often the hard way, with her daughters and to remind herself of lessons rediscovered over time.
Gretchen Rubin as a book she wrote to share secrets of adulthood she learned, often the hard way, with her daughters and to remind herself of lessons rediscovered over time.11 snips
Ep. 523: Write Your Secrets of Adulthood, Magazine Happiness & Helping the (Obliger) Helper
Mentioned by Gretchen Rubin as a book she wrote about confronting the perplexities of relationships.
Gretchen Rubin as a book she wrote about confronting the perplexities of relationships. Ep. 529: Cutting Back on Cussing, Easier Traveling & Do Possessions Have Feelings?
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Sahil Bloom as containing a passage about happiness and its relation to actions that may not feel happy in the moment.
Sahil Bloom as containing a passage about happiness and its relation to actions that may not feel happy in the moment.
How to Build Long-Term Freedom
Mentioned by Gretchen Rubin as a collection of life lessons, and that it was a New York Times bestseller.
Gretchen Rubin as a collection of life lessons, and that it was a New York Times bestseller.
Little Happier: Four Helpful “Secrets of Adulthood” for Parents
