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Mike Rucker, PhD

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#Author & #PhD working on book about the #science of #fun. #DigitalHealth #entrepreneur, Dir of #Product @ Active #HealthTech Lab. Join 200K 😂 having #morefun.

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What people really seek is to be validated for who they are on the inside, yet for some perplexing reason humans are obsessed with receiving attention for what's on the outside (good looks, accolades, popularity on social media), and they wonder why they still feel unsatisfied.

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There's no better time to make 2024 a bit more fun! 🎉

FLASH SALE! Amazon is offering a 50% discount on the hardback edition of The Fun Habit for a limited time. Grab your copy now and kickstart a joyous New Year.

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There's no better time to make 2024 a bit more fun! 🎉 FLASH SALE! Amazon is offering a 50% discount on the hardback edition of The Fun Habit for a limited time. Grab your copy now and kickstart a joyous New Year. #TheFunHabit #NewYearNewYou #BookSale 📚…
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Are you having enough fun? Having fun is good for us, but sometimes our limiting beliefs stand in the way. Mike Rucker, PhD put together a guide to help us overcome undue obstacles and have more fun: buff.ly/3D2BgAl

Are you having enough fun? Having fun is good for us, but sometimes our limiting beliefs stand in the way. @performbetter put together a guide to help us overcome undue obstacles and have more fun: buff.ly/3D2BgAl
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'If there is one thing the last few years have taught me, it is that sometimes taking a moment to laugh is the best medicine for body and soul.'
Ram Krishnan

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Since I continue to be inspired by the work of both Adam Grant and Susan Cain, it was a bit extra special to find out that their Next Big Idea Club included The Fun Habit in its 'Top 50 Psychology Books of 2023' list.

A lot of collective wisdom and insights from an incredible…

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'Happiness is a state of mind,' Rucker writes. 'But fun is something you can do. It doesn't require education, money or power. All it requires is intentionality. If happiness is a mirage, fun is your backyard oasis.'

Mike Rucker, PhD

'Happiness is a state of mind,' Rucker writes. 'But fun is something you can do. It doesn't require education, money or power. All it requires is intentionality. If happiness is a mirage, fun is your backyard oasis.' @performbetter #IFSELRecs #bookrecommendations #SEL #science
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Appropriate going into Thanksgiving, I'm grateful and thrilled to share that GGBA has recognized The Fun Habit as the #1 Happiness Book for 2023! From concept to publication, this journey has been a labor of love, fueled by my curiosity for understanding the science of fun and…

Appropriate going into Thanksgiving, I'm grateful and thrilled to share that GGBA has recognized The Fun Habit as the #1 Happiness Book for 2023! From concept to publication, this journey has been a labor of love, fueled by my curiosity for understanding the science of fun and…
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One reason people tend to avoid tackling difficult tasks (or at least procrastinate on them) is that they haven’t attempted to make them fun.

While researching The Fun Habit, I found numerous studies showing that when put in the effort to make challenging tasks more enjoyable,…

One reason people tend to avoid tackling difficult tasks (or at least procrastinate on them) is that they haven’t attempted to make them fun. While researching The Fun Habit, I found numerous studies showing that when put in the effort to make challenging tasks more enjoyable,…
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Pursuing Happiness Versus Having Fun as a Parent

Dr. Mike Rucker, researcher, author & entrepreneur Mike Rucker, PhD shares the science behind having fun & its benefit on families, with @liannecastelino

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Pursuing Happiness Versus Having Fun as a Parent Dr. Mike Rucker, researcher, author & entrepreneur @performbetter shares the science behind having fun & its benefit on families, with @liannecastelino buff.ly/3QfrT8d #parentingtips #fun #science #evidence #parenting
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An honor to get to spend time with a few of the masterminds behind the ingenious The Fun Theory campaign that seamlessly blended fun and behavioral change, turning mundane tasks into joy-filled actions.

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Wyatt Abbott(@voicelipswords) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I recommend a fun audit.

Start by building out your fun matrix.

Quadrant
Y (vertical) - Fun low to high
X (horizontal) - Challenge easy to hard

| Pleasing | Living
| Yielding | Agonizing

List items in each box.

This is from a great book by Mike Rucker, PhD

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📢 Check out this thought-provoking interview with Nisha Trivedi on navigating a rare disease. Gain insights and inspiration! buff.ly/3pNWLSp Mike Rucker, PhD

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