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Mentioned in 21 episodes
Better Than Before
Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives
Book • 1758
In 'Better Than Before', Gretchen Rubin explores the science and practice of habit formation.
She identifies 21 strategies for making and breaking habits, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge and tailoring habits to individual personalities.
Rubin categorizes people into four tendencies—Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels—and explains how these tendencies influence habit formation.
The book is filled with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and rigorous research, making it a comprehensive and engaging guide to building happier, stronger, and more productive lives.
She identifies 21 strategies for making and breaking habits, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge and tailoring habits to individual personalities.
Rubin categorizes people into four tendencies—Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels—and explains how these tendencies influence habit formation.
The book is filled with practical advice, personal anecdotes, and rigorous research, making it a comprehensive and engaging guide to building happier, stronger, and more productive lives.
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Mentioned in 21 episodes
Mentioned by 
Gretchen Rubin in relation to her aphorism about habits being the invisible architecture of everyday life.
Gretchen Rubin in relation to her aphorism about habits being the invisible architecture of everyday life.
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20 Secrets of Adulthood
Mentioned by Gretchen Rubin herself, discussing her research and experiences in her happiness project.
Gretchen Rubin herself, discussing her research and experiences in her happiness project.
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791: MASTERMIND | The Science of Happiness
Mentioned by 
Dan Harris as a book preceding "The Four Tendencies", focusing on behavior change and habit formation.
Dan Harris as a book preceding "The Four Tendencies", focusing on behavior change and habit formation.
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When It Comes to Habits, There Are Four Types of People. Which Are You? | Gretchen Rubin
Mentioned by Donald and Catherine Wygal as the source of 21 strategies for habit formation, which are discussed throughout the podcast episode.
Episode 357 – Fall Back Plan – Part 2
Mentioned by Catherine and Donald as an author whose work focuses on habit formation strategies.
Episode 356 – Fall Back Plan – Part 1
Mentioned by Catherine Wygal as a book that taught her about habit formation and self-responsibility.
Episode 358 – Fall Back Plan – Part 3
Mentioned by Amy Andrews after Hayley Goldenberg discusses habit-building systems, referencing Rubin's book on habit setting.
S4E4: Self-Care
Mentioned by Gretchen Rubin as a book she considered naming "Better Than Before" due to her love for the "before and after" format.
Gretchen Rubin as a book she considered naming "Better Than Before" due to her love for the "before and after" format.
Ep. 536: Make a Before-&-After Book, Enter the Library, and How to Deal with a Questioner Spouse
