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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 30 episodes
Mentioned by 

as the author of Secrets of Adulthood, a collection of aphorisms on navigating life.


Brett McKay

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20 Secrets of Adulthood
Recommended by 

as a book containing practical insights for navigating daily challenges of modern life.


Laurie Santos

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Twelve Sayings That Could Change Your Life
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as 

's newest book filled with aphorisms.


Dan Harris


Gretchen Rubin

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How To Handle Dilemmas, Drift, Indecision, and Difficult People | Gretchen Rubin
Mentioned by 

when discussing her approach to happiness.


Gretchen Rubin

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The key to happiness? Know thyself, says Gretchen Rubin
Recommended by 

for its concise distillation of big ideas.


Jefferson Fisher

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Happiness Expert: Communication Hacks That Instantly Boost Your Mood
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as a new book containing wisdom for those about to graduate.


Aliza Pressman

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The Secrets of Adulthood & How to Teach Them to Our Children w/ Gretchen Rubin
Mentioned by 

when discussing aphorisms and their use in daily life.


Gretchen Rubin

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Can a Few Simple Words Really Change Your Life? | Gretchen Rubin
Mentioned by 

as the author of the book and a guest on the podcast.


Mike Carruthers

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The Secrets to Being a Successful Adult & Building Your Own Mental Fitness
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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as containing one of the secrets of adulthood.


Gretchen Rubin

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Ep. 543: Make a Decision and Make It Work, a Text-Scheduling Hack & Following Up on Mean "Jokes"
Mentioned by 

as her new book coming out April 1st.


Gretchen Rubin

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Ep. 522: Tenth Anniversary! Best Try-This-At-Home Ideas, Happiness Hacks, and Highlights
Mentioned by 

as her upcoming book.


Gretchen Rubin

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Be happier in the new year, with Gretchen Rubin
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as her own book, announcing her book tour.


Gretchen Rubin

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Ep. 524 Use a Messy Closet, a 3-Hour Rule for Difficult People & Renowned Judy Blume on Reading
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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

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Ep. 523: Write Your Secrets of Adulthood, Magazine Happiness & Helping the (Obliger) Helper
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as a book coming out on April 1st.


Gretchen Rubin

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Ep. 518: Make One New Friend, Make Walking More Fun & the Benefit of Question Time
Mentioned by 

as a book she wrote about confronting the perplexities of relationships.


Gretchen Rubin

Ep. 529: Cutting Back on Cussing, Easier Traveling & Do Possessions Have Feelings?
Mentioned by 

as her book that is out in the world.


Gretchen Rubin

Ep. 530: Very Special Episode: Hacks, Products, and Tips for Spring Clearing & Organizing
Recommended by 

as a graduation or Father's Day gift.


Elizabeth Craft

Ep. 537: Create a Family “Familect,” Organize Your Apps & Listeners’ Great Secrets of Adulthood
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as a resource for listeners.


Gretchen Rubin

Ep. 534: Recognize Your Exceptional Advantage, Don’t Be Fooled by Familiarity & an Empty-Nest Question
Mentioned by 

as containing a passage about happiness and its relation to actions that may not feel happy in the moment.


Sahil Bloom

How to Build Long-Term Freedom