Episode · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · 2023-02-06

Jay Shetty & Robert Waldinger: books mentioned on On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Robert Waldinger ON: If You STRUGGLE To Find Happiness In Life, WATCH THIS! | Jay Shetty

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Jay Shetty recommended The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and others and The culture code by Daniel Coyle. Robert Waldinger discussed Goodnight Moon 60th Anniversary Edition by Margaret Wise Brown.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. The Good Life

    Robert Waldinger, Marc Schulz · at 1:33 · mentioned 5 times

    The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz details the findings from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which is the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, revealing that strong social connections are the single most significant predictor of long-term health and well-being.

    Recommended
    “Robert is the co-author of the book 'The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.'”
    Where to get it
  2. Goodnight Moon 60th Anniversary Edition

    Margaret Wise Brown · at 14:42

    Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown is a beloved, timeless children's picture book that follows a young bunny bidding a gentle goodnight to every object in the great green room.

    Discussed
    “The best example is you have a small child who you read to at night before bed. And you're reading the book Goodnight Moon, and your child wants you to read that book for the eighth time.”
    Where to get it
  3. The culture code

    Daniel Coyle · at 57:59

    The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle is a comprehensive examination of how successful groups build high performance, trust, and cohesion through intentional cultural design.

    Recommended
    “Another thing that came to my mind when we were talking about this was there's a great book called Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. And he quotes Popovich, who I believe is a basketball coach, a very successful basketball coach, says my basketball level of knowledge.”
    Where to get it