Ep. 528: Improve Your Hedonic Forecasting, Hacks for Reading More, and Mystery Revealed (Name of New Dog)
Update: 2025-04-02
Description
We explore the science of "hedonic forecasting"—our often-flawed ability to predict future happiness—and share strategies to make better life decisions. We debate the right approach to a “task cascade.” Plus, as part of #Read25in25, we discuss hacks for doing more reading. Finally, an answer to the burning question: What will my family name our new dog?
Resources & Links Related to this episode:
- Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood
- Join me on book tour starting April 1, 2025
- Read 25 in 25
- Elizabeth is reading: The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen (Amazon, Bookshop)
- Gretchen is reading: Sun City by Tove Jansson (Amazon, Bookshop)
Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com
Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.
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