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S2 Ep752: PASSION STRUCK w/John R. Miles - Gretchen Rubins

S2 Ep752: PASSION STRUCK w/John R. Miles - Gretchen Rubins

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 John R. Miles and Gretchen Rubin, a New York Times bestselling author, collaborated on an event at Oxford Exchange in Tampa on April 17, 2025, where they discussed Rubin's book, "Secrets of Adulthood". Miles is a speaker and host of the "Passion Struck" podcast, and Rubin is known for her books like "The Happiness Project.
Summary The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before distills her key insights into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction, clarity, and happiness. The right idea, invoked at the right time, can change our lives. Drawing from her long studies of happiness, and also from the challenges she’s faced herself, writer Gretchen Rubin has discovered the “Secrets of Adulthood” that can help us manage the complexities of life. To convey her conclusions, she turned to the aphorism —the ancient literary discipline that demands that a writer convey a large truth in a few words. Perhaps you’re paralyzed by indecision, struggling to navigate a big change, fighting a temptation, or puzzled by the behavior of someone you love; whatever you face, the right aphorism can help. From procrastination to the pursuit of happiness, Secrets of Adulthood is filled with witty and thought-provoking reflections such as:
- “Recognize that, like sleeping with a big dog in a small bed, things that are uncomfortable can also be comforting”
- “Accept yourself, and expect more from yourself”
- “Easy children raise good parents”
- “What can be done at any time is often done at no time”

ABOUT PASSION STRUCK In Passion Struck, John R. Miles—award-winning author, globally recognized podcast host, and former Fortune 50 executive—delivers a science-backed framework to help you focus, time, and energy; align your actions with what truly matters; Lead with clarity—whether at work, at home, or in your community. From shaping cultures and teams to deepening relationships and personal growth, Passion Struck reveals how to design a life of purpose and impact. Want to learn the 12 philosophies that the most successful people use to create a limitless life? Order John R. Miles’s new book, Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life.
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