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Mentioned in 23 episodes

The four tendencies

Book • 2017

Gretchen Rubin's "The Four Tendencies" introduces a personality framework categorizing individuals into four tendencies: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels.

Understanding these tendencies helps explain how people respond to inner and outer expectations, impacting their decision-making, habit formation, and relationships.

The book provides self-assessment tools and practical advice for leveraging each tendency's strengths and navigating its challenges.

It offers insights into personal productivity, communication, and conflict resolution.

Ultimately, it promotes self-awareness and improved relationships.

Mentioned by

Cas of Clutterbug

Mentioned in 23 episodes

Mentioned by

Steph Smith

in relation to an article about remote work and how personality types influence behavior.

Steph Smith: How to Make Your Writing Stand Out

Mentioned by

Robin Berzin

as a book exploring personality types and their impact on health.

Root Cause Health: Robin Berzin, MD On Functional Medicine, Longevity For Women, GLP-1s, Hormone Therapy, & Utilizing Lifestyle For Long-Term Well-Being

Mentioned by

Chris Duffy

as one of

Gretchen Rubin

's best-selling books.

You can do better than a New Year's resolution | How to Be a Better Human

Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a book he wasn't a fan of due to a mismatch in mission and cartographer's perspective.

113: The Great Mental Models Volume 1 by Rhiannon Beaubien and Shane Parrish

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as one of

Gretchen Rubin

's New York Times bestsellers.

Gretchen Rubin on: How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as one of her books.

Gretchen Rubin On The Power Of Exploring Your Senses

Mentioned by Bev from Lancaster, Pennsylvania as a framework for understanding how people respond to expectations.

484 | Conflict Frequencies

Mentioned by Parul as one of

Gretchen Rubin

's best selling books.

#155: Gretchen Rubin — Secrets of a Creative Life: Better Time Management, Happiness Hacks, Sustainable Habits & How To Know Yourself Better; also Writing Nonfiction, Research & Redefining Success

Mentioned by

Diann Wingert

as a book she uses in her coaching practice, to give clients an exercise based on the Four Tendencies.

How to Stop People Pleasing and Manage ADHD Rejection Sensitivity at Work

Mentioned by

Cory Hixson

to describe Mike's personality type.

75: Getting Results the Agile Way by J.D. Meier

Mentioned by

Reshma Saujani

as a source of understanding the Four Tendencies framework.

More Happier: Friendship Roundtable: How to Make, Keep & Deepen Friendships

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as the subject of the podcast episode, focusing on her framework called the Four Tendencies.

When It Comes to Habits, There Are Four Types of People. Which Are You? | Gretchen Rubin

Mentioned by Jenny as a writer who studies happiness and habits and has published a book about how people respond to expectations.

Discover the Transferable Experience You Already Have (2 of 4)

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as a resource with a quiz to help understand the Four Tendencies.

Ep. 546: Embrace Regret, Sticker Hacks for Back-to-School & Is Upholder-Rebellion Real?

Mentioned as one of

Gretchen Rubin

's books.

How to Connect More Deeply Through Our Senses with Gretchen Rubin

Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

as one of her books, when talking about the four tendencies.

Happiness Expert: 5 Keys to Unlocking Happiness

Mentioned by Catherine as a book exploring the four tendencies framework for understanding personal accountability.

Episode 356 – Fall Back Plan – Part 1

Mentioned by

Cas of Clutterbug

as a book that helped her understand different personality types and how they affect organization.

297: Ultimate Spring Reset: Cleaning, Organizing and Systems that Stick with Cas of Clutterbug

Recommended by

Eric Tivers

as a resource for understanding personality types.

289 | Sex, Intimacy and ADHD with Ari Tuckman

Mentioned by

Zibby Owens

as one of

Gretchen Rubin

's blockbuster New York Times bestsellers.

More Happier: Gretchen on Totally Booked with Zibby Owens

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