Episode 3: Gretchen Rubin on The Four Tendencies, Work-Life Balance, and Managing Expectations

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Gretchen Rubin, the author of several bestselling books including “Better Than Before,” “The Happiness Project,” and “Happier at Home,” discusses her latest book, “The Four Tendencies,” which explores the many different ways in which is a groundbreaking analysis of personality type, focused primarily on how we respond to expectations, and it is as interesting as it is practical. Check it out to learn whether you’re an Obliger, Upholder, Questioner, or Rebel.

In today’s episode, Rubin discusses her latest book with author Chip Heath, who, along with his brother Dan, is the author of several popular books including his latest, “The Power of Moments.” The book delves into many of the mysteries that most humans experience, including the things we remember as the best or worst moments of our lives, why we feel most comfortable when things are safe, but most alive when things aren't, and why many of our happiest memories are from our youth.

Together, Rubin and Heath engage in a fascinating discussion about managing expectations, creating a work life balance, and discovering the Obliger, Upholder, Questioner, or Rebel within.

You can read both Rubin’s “The Four Tendencies” and Heath’s “The Power of Moments” on Scribd.