#87: Gretchen Rubin on Being Happier: The Sel...

What if the opportunities you’re waiting for are actually being created by the effort you put in today? In this episode, I share why hard work remains one of the most powerful success strategies available and how persistence can help you navigate rejection, setbacks, and uncertai ...  Show more

What if the thing stressing you out right now won’t matter a week from now? In this episode, I share how a major hurricane, a cross-country trip for Dr. Phil, and the chaos of moving reminded me that the things we stress over most are often the things that matter least. I break d ...  Show more

We talk about some exciting news from the world of “Fantasy Island,” discuss the happiness of discovering some new books by a favorite author, and ask, “What would Dolly do?” Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabethcraft; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on Instagram: @Gret ...  Show more

With author and friend Dani Shapiro as our guest host, we talk about her experience of uncovering an old family secret, as well as the value of writing as a way to gain self-knowledge. Plus the fun of mah-jongg, anniversary parties, and more. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.c ...  Show more

Elizabeth talks about the experience of being on strike as a Hollywood TV writer (and, relatedly, working on her new novel), and she also reveals her new insight about how she wants to live her life. Plus we discuss people’s enthusiastic responses to the “What’s Your Neglected Se ...  Show more

TV writer and producer Elizabeth Craft, “my sister the sage,” has given me more than a dozen brilliant observations about the workplace and creativity—all with a Hollywood flavor. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin & @LizCraft on Instag ...  Show more