Book · 2011
30 Lessons for Living
30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer and Sean Pratt has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Andrew Huberman (1 episode) on Huberman Lab (1 episode).
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There's a a gerontologist named Carl pmer who wrote a book great book called 30 lessons for living.
Andrew Huberman · Huberman Lab · Dec 2024 Listen at 31:21 Why people recommend it
30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer, with narration by Sean Pratt, compiles practical wisdom and life advice gathered from extensive interviews with hundreds of America's oldest and wisest citizens. On an episode of the Huberman Lab podcast titled Understand & Apply the Psychology of Money to Gain Greater Happiness, broadcast on December 2, 2024, host Andrew Huberman explored psychological principles related to well-being and longevity. During the episode, Andrew Huberman mentioned a great book called 30 Lessons for Living, written by a gerontologist named Karl Pillemer, while discussing centenarians and the valuable insights they offer younger generations. The host drew upon the themes of the book to illustrate how individuals who have navigated a full century of life develop unique perspectives on happiness, career, marriage, and overcoming hardship. By highlighting Karl Pillemer's work, Andrew Huberman connected empirical research on aging with actionable life advice, reinforcing the idea that listening to the elderly can profoundly improve modern decision-making. The mention served to direct listeners toward a resource grounded in qualitative sociology and gerontology, providing tangible guidance derived from the lived experiences of society's oldest members. This literary reference added depth to the podcast's exploration of long-term fulfillment, encouraging the audience to value generational wisdom in their pursuit of a meaningful life.
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“there's a a gerontologist named Carl pmer who wrote a book great book called 30 lessons for living”
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“I'm actually reading from your blockbuster bestselling book 30 lessons for living. This is page 232.”
“So, so out of the 1,200 people for 30 lessons for living who we surveyed, not one person and and it's gonna sound a little absurd, but not one person, not a single person said, 'I wish I'd spent more time accumulating more things'”