The Happiness Playbook

The Happiness Playbook


Latest Episodes

You Can Go Around Again
July 28, 2023

I just returned from a 2 week trip to hike in the Dolomite mountains of Italy. For part of our travel we rented a car. Even though they drive on the same side of the road as here in the USA, driving

How Can I Be Happy? Children Are Starving In China!
July 14, 2023

Right now someone is in agony. So how can we be happy? Navigating life on this big spinning orb can be tricky. Using the PLAY THEORY principles can help us sort out some tough things, like how to help

Summer PLAY THEORY Tips
June 30, 2023

The berries are ripe on the vine and the freezer is full of popsicles. I love the feel of hot pavement under my feet and the cool splash of hose water pouring over my toes. I love the long evenings an

What Are You Not Seeing?
June 16, 2023

Sometimes inspiration comes as a hopeful invitation leading to desired outcomes. And other times it comes as a warning of what not to do in order to avoid an undesirable outcome. This episode has turn

Accept It- You Can't Stop it
June 01, 2023

Is there anything in your life you want to stop doing? For me in Pickleball its missing put away shots that I keep putting into the net instead of past my opponents. Maybe its stopping eating junk f

Play to Win
May 18, 2023

How have the PLAY THEORY principles helped the NBA superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, develop into the MVP player that he is today? Today we talk about Giannis' early life, his rise to fame and his abi

Self Awareness is the Key
May 11, 2023

Researchers have found that 95% of those polled think theyre self aware but when tested only 10-15% actually are. And that's tricky cause its hard to change something that you dont think needs fixi

May the 4th
May 04, 2023

Its May 4th and for STAR WARS fans that means "May the fourth be with you!" Given, its just a multimillion, lets call it billion dollar movie franchise that not everybody cares about. I however hav

Below the Surface
April 27, 2023

Maybe in life were all like waterskiers; some are in the proverbial boat with friends watching the action, some are driving the boat and offering support and suggestions for success. And some of us a

Warts and All
April 20, 2023

Have you ever tried to erase that part of yourself that you perceive as unattractive or unacceptable. Now dont get me wrong, I dont wanna be anyones joy kill when it comes to improving our self ima