Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the #1 New York Times and international bestseller, The Happiness Project—an account of the year she spent test-driving the wisdom of the ages, the current scientific studies, and the lessons from popular culture about how to be happier. On her popular blog, The Happiness Project, she reports on her daily adventures in the pursuit of happiness.
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Success Quote
- “To be Gretchen.” – A Gretchen Rubin origional
Business Failure
- Gretchen graduated from Yale Law School, was a clerk for Sandra Day O’Connor, and was on a pretty sweet path in life… or so it appeared from the outside. But Gretchen wanted another path. Listen to what that path was and how she reached out and grabbed it!
Entrepreneurial AHA Moment
- Gretchen admits to having a lightning bolt moment quite often (jealous!), and she has the work ethic to turn those flashes of brillance into magic. Ready to find out how?
Current Business
- Gretchen’s latest book is focusing on habits. Happy and successful people have them… do you?
Small Business Resource
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Best Business Book
- A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander
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