Episode 129: “The Fun Habit” With Mike Rucker

Mike Rucker headshot with photo of his book the fun habit for a podcast episode with Chadi Nabhan

Episode 129: “The Fun Habit” With Mike Rucker

Mike Rucker, PhD, a behavioral scientist and organizational psychologist, joins the show to discuss his writing and publishing of the book “The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life.” Dr. Rucker explains how you can build having fun into an “actionable and effortless habit” and simultaneously reduce burnout. He shares why Americans have a difficult time enjoying themselves outside of work, what it means to “stop chasing happiness and start having fun,” what kind of societal reset is needed to change the work culture mindset in the US to lead to more productivity, how to “expand your fun file,” and why friendship is the “glue” to good mental hygiene.

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