Little Happier: Have You Ever Walked Along a Desire Path?
Little Happier: Have You Ever Walked Along a Desire Path?
As we go through our days, we can look for “desire paths”—the natural paths that emerge as we try to find the quickest a... Read more
14 Aug 2023
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3mins
Ep. 442: Take Over a Disliked Task, Check Your Passport, and When Not to Do Something for the First Time
Ep. 442: Take Over a Disliked Task, Check Your Passport, and When Not to Do Something for the First Time
We talk about why we might take over a task that someone else particularlydislikes. We also mention that it’s a good ide... Read more
9 Aug 2023
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