The Greg McKeown Podcast 22. What's Essential: Gretchen Rubin on Finding Your Highest Point of Contribution
Oct 26, 2020
Gretchen Rubin, author of "The Happiness Project," shares her insights on human nature, personality types, and self-knowledge. She discusses the significance of understanding our unique personality frameworks—obligers, questioners, upholders, and rebels—and the impact of accountability on personal motivation. The conversation also touches on the complexities of managing relationships and the role they play in happiness. Rubin highlights the importance of creativity and introspection in nurturing these connections, especially during times of isolation.
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Gretchen Rubin's Career Shift
- Gretchen Rubin attended Yale Law School and clerked for Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
- While clerking, she had an epiphany about human nature, leading her to write her first book.
Human Nature Fascination
- Gretchen Rubin's interest lies in understanding human nature—why people do what they do.
- Her books explore these questions, driven by her own curiosity and desire to understand herself.
The Obliger Tendency
- Obligers, the largest personality group, excel at meeting external expectations but struggle with internal ones.
- They need external accountability to achieve personal goals.
