Gretchen Rubin - NYT Bestselling Author, Podcaster & Speaker | Simple Truths For Our Complex Lives

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ About The Guest Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling author, speaker, and thought leader in the areas of happiness, habits, and human nature. Her most notable works include The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, and The Four Tendencies, which have collectively sold millions of copies worldwide. Rubin's research focuses on understanding what drives personal happiness and how individuals can create better habits to lead more fulfilling lives. With her relatable and practical advice, she has gained a loyal following through her books, podcast (Happier with Gretchen Rubin), and public speaking. A former attorney who clerked for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Rubin transitioned from law to writing after discovering her passion for self-development and human behavior. She is recognized for her ability to distill complex psychological insights into actionable strategies that help people improve their everyday lives. Through her work, Rubin has built a platform for inspiring people to pursue personal growth, balance, and contentment. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/gretchenrubin/  https://x.com/gretchenrubin/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchenrubin/   ➡️ Books https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secrets-Adulthood-Simple-Truths-Complex/dp/0593800737    https://www.amazon.com/Four-Tendencies-Indispensable-Personality-Profiles/dp/1524760919  https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Project-Tenth-Anniversary-Aristotle/dp/0062888749     ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   iDigress Podcast - https://idigress.show/   NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 - Intro 02:21 - Surprising Truths About Happiness 05:41 - Gretchen’s Journey into Happiness Research 08:03 - Defining Happiness 10:00 - Escaping Hustle Culture for Joy 15:47 - Why Value Alignment Matters 19:59 - DIY Happiness Project Tips 24:05 - The Post-Covid Happiness Decline 27:21 - Birth of The Four Tendencies 30:53 - How The Four Tendencies Framework Stands Out 32:34 - Deep Dive: The Four Tendencies 43:00 - Sponsor Break: iDigress Podcast 43:37 - How Frameworks Shape Your Life 51:21 - Using Tendencies to Build Better Habits 1:00:40 - Sponsor Break: LinkedIn Jobs 1:01:52 - Spotting Tendencies in Conversations 1:10:13 - Why Foundational Habits Matter 1:14:00 - The Habit-Happiness Connection 1:16:04 - Gretchen’s Upcoming Projects 1:19:21 - Wisdom from Gretchen’s New Book 1:26:24 - Advice to My Younger Self Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy