I learned something surprising in law school: To a great extent, we can’t be forced to follow the law; we must decide to follow the law.

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For many people, money is a source of anxiety and guilt. In this Roundtable conversation, we explore why the subject of money is so challenging, and also the small, realistic changes that can make money management feel easier.

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We talk about how we’re using Determination Day (February 28) to reengage with our “26 for ’26” list. We also share listeners’ excellent suggestions for “Move 26 in ’26,” as well as an example of how understanding someone’s Tendency reduces conflict in a marriage.

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• Are you a Lark or an Owl?
• Strategy of Distinctions
• Strategy of Pairing
• Strategy of Accountability
• 21 Strategies for Habit Change
• Download the free Determination Day PDF here
• Lady Gaga singing "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"
• Give yourself permission to lower the bar.
• Elizabeth is reading: Unspeakable Things: Silence, Shame, and the Stories We Choose to Believe by Brooke Nevils (Amazon, Bookshop)
• Gretchen is reading: The School of Night by Karl Ove Knausgaard (Amazon, Bookshop)

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When I called the emergency vet to ask a question about my dog Barnaby, her answer gave me an important insight into the challenge of decision-making.

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As part of the Move 26 in ’26 Challenge, we’re sharing a listen-along episode to pair with your 26 minutes of daily movement. Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson discuss the role movement plays in a happier life and share favorite clips from podcasts like IMO and The Second Opinion with Dr. Sharon that explore how movement, discipline, and mental health shape who we become. Great listening for a walk, a workout, or any way you like to move.

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A famous quip illustrates an important point: Small debts burden the borrower; big debts burden the lender.

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We talk about the power of reframing—specifically, reframing the meaning of a siren. We also talk about a passage from the novel “Little Women” that illuminates our experience of our father’s death.

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• Happier in Hollywood newsletter on Substack
• Find tips and hacks for No-Spend February here

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