Happier with Gretchen Rubin

More Happier: How Do We Know Ourselves and Our Values? A Short Quiz Reveals So Much

May 10, 2025
Join the insightful Suzy Welch, a Professor at NYU Stern and author of "Becoming You," as she explores the crucial role of self-awareness and personal values in happiness. Welch introduces her innovative Values Bridge quiz that reveals how core values shape our decisions and relationships. The conversation highlights the transformative power of understanding oneself and emphasizes practical tools for aligning our actions with our values. Get ready to reflect and live intentionally for a more fulfilling life!
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ANECDOTE

Suzy's PhD Journey at 65

  • Suzy Welch shared the emotional story of finishing her PhD at 65 after a tough oral defense at the University of Bristol.
  • The experience ended with tears and celebration, highlighting her pride and joy in completing her long academic journey.
INSIGHT

Value of Life Planning

  • Planning what you want to do with your "one wild and precious life" is crucial to living deliberately.
  • Without planning, we risk living by default amid life's fast pace.
ADVICE

Use Values Quiz for Clarity

  • Take the Welch Bristol Values Inventory quiz to clearly identify and rank your top five values.
  • Understand the gap between your held values and those you’re currently expressing to gain powerful self-insight.
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