![<description><p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <strong>Why reinvent the wheel (and crash it)?</strong> Most people believe the only way to learn is through the painful school of personal experience. But there's a smarter way. In this episode, we explore <strong>The Observer's Advantage</strong>—the critical skill of extracting lessons from other people's failures and successes so you can fast-track your own path. We'll show you how to move beyond learning the <em>hard way</em> and start <strong>borrowing wisdom</strong> to save time, money, and emotional energy. Learn the specific techniques for identifying, analyzing, and applying <strong>"second-hand lessons"</strong> from mentors, historical figures, and even the people around you.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <strong><span style="color: black;">New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <strong><span style= "font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Apple Color Emoji'; color: black;"> 🎧</span> <span style="color: black;">Listen now at </span></strong><a href="https://www.happinesspodcast.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><strong>https://www.HappinessPodcast.org</strong></a></p> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr align="center" size="0" width="100%" /></div> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;"> Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;"> Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the <strong>Happiness Podcast</strong>. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;"> A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;"> His blog for<span class= "apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>Psychology Today</strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;"> Explore more:</span></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> The Happiness Podcast:</span></strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Listen for free.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Books:</span></strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books.</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Blog:</span></strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Read his articles on Psychology Today:</span> <span style= "color: windowtext;"><a href= "https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd</span></a></span></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;"> Contact Dr. Puff:</span></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Email:</span></strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> DrRobertPuff@icloud.com</span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style= "color: black; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"> <strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; 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Happiness Podcast
Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.
#563 The Smart Shortcut: Learn From Other People's Mistakes (Not Just Your Own)
#563 The Smart Shortcut: Learn From Other People's Mistakes (Not Just Your Own)
Description
Why reinvent the wheel (and crash it)? Most people believe the only way to learn is through the painful school of personal experience. But there's a smarter way. In this episode, we explore The Observer's Advantage—the critical skill of extracting lessons from other people's failures and successes so you can fast-track your own path. We'll show you how to move beyond learning the hard way and start borrowing wisdom to save time, money, and emotional energy. Learn the specific techniques for identifying, analyzing, and applying "second-hand lessons" from mentors, historical figures, and even the people around you.
New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.
🎧 Listen now at https://www.HappinessPodcast.org
Do you want to live a peaceful, happy life? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you simply ready to take the next step toward your full potential?
Join Dr. Robert Puff, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, on the Happiness Podcast. With over 20 million downloads, the podcast explores the specific actions you can take to create lasting happiness.
A licensed psychologist in Newport Beach, California and author of 15 books, Dr. Puff has spent decades studying human achievement and sharing what he's learned. He wants to help you learn the steps you need to take to soar in your own life.
His blog for Psychology Today has captivated nearly 3 million readers, establishing him as a leading thinker in mental wellness.
Explore more:
- The Happiness Podcast: Listen for free.
- Books: Discover Dr. Puff's 15 books.
- Blog: Read his articles on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-puff-phd
Contact Dr. Puff:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone/WhatsApp: 1-714-337-4889
- Learn more: https://www.DoctorPuff.com
✅ Follow Dr. Robert Puff and the Happiness Podcast on social media:
· Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/robertpuffjr/
· LinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctorpuff
· Twitter ▶️ https://twitter.com/HappinesPodcast
· Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/HappinessPodcast/