A neighbor asked, “Why would you paint your door such an ugly color?” as if everyone would agree that a particular color was objectively ugly. It can be helpful to remember that our preferences don’t reflect an objective truth.
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Ep. 445: Have a Happier Labor Day, Nominate Someone, and Manage the Line Between Work and Leisure
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Ep. 443: Clear the Decks! We Try Something New to Get Ready for September, the Other New Year
Little Happier: Have You Ever Walked Along a Desire Path?
Ep. 442: Take Over a Disliked Task, Check Your Passport, and When Not to Do Something for the First Time
Little Happier: You’re a Jerk, and I’m a Responsible Parent
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Ep. 441: Escape Your Taste, an Easy Way to Remember Hard Names, and New Metaphors for “Empty Nest”
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Ep. 440: Very Special Episode: We Talk About Regret—Our Own Regrets and Listeners’ Regrets
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Ep. 439: Suggest the Default Option, Skip a Year of an Activity You Enjoy, and More Everyday Luxuries
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