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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Gretchen Rubin on the Secrets of Adulthood and Happiness | EP 604

April 29, 2025·1h 16m

In this special live episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles welcomes New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin to explore the timeless wisdom captured in her latest work, Secrets of Adulthood. Recorded at the vibrant Oxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida, this conversation dives deep into the small but powerful lessons that can transform the way we live, love, and grow.Gretchen Rubin, known for her groundbreaking books The Happiness Project and The Four Tendencies, shares why she believes Secrets of Adulthood is the book she has been writing in her mind for decades. Through a series of carefully crafted aphorisms—short, memorable phrases that distill big truths—Rubin captures what she has learned about human nature, habits, relationships, and personal growth.