Top Book and Podcast Recommendations
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4/19/20261 min read
Life's Little Instruction Book Book by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Life's Little Instruction Book, by H. Jackson Brown, Jr., is a bestselling collection of simple, practical advice for living a happy and successful life, originally written as a gift for his college-bound son. The book contains hundreds of short, easy-to-follow suggestions on topics like personal responsibility, relationships, and gratitude, and has spawned sequels and related books.
It's known for its straightforward wisdom, such as "Leave everything a little better than you found it" and "Choose your life's mate carefully".
Some examples from the book:
Social & Emotional: "Be the first to say hello", "Compliment three people every day", and "Be kinder than necessary".
Practical Habits: "Sing in the shower", "Have a firm handshake", and "Save ten percent of what you earn".
Life Perspective: "Watch a sunrise at least once a year", "Don't major in minor things", and "Never give up on anybody; miracles happen every day".
This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life: The Cornell Legacy Project
The Mel Robbins Podcast
What if you could meet with your older, wiser self for a few minutes and get all the answers you need to live a life you’re proud of? A life with more joy and fewer regrets. A life of purpose and passion. That’s exactly what this episode feels like. In this powerful conversation, Mel sits down with Dr. Karl Pillemer, director of Cornell University’s Legacy Project. Dr. Pillemer has spent years researching the lessons and regrets of thousands of people in their 80s, 90s, and 100s. His mission? To gather the life lessons they most want you to know, before it’s too late. What his research reviews is not vague inspiration. It’s sharp, honest truth about what makes a good life and what everyone gets wrong. This wisdom is a gift, delivered while you still have time to use it. In this episode, you’ll learn: -The biggest regrets people carry into their final years, and how to avoid them.
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002?i=1000737482637