Why read Better Than Before?

Book cover of Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits--to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Happiness Project and “a force for real change” (Brené Brown) examines how changing our habits can change our lives.

“If anyone can help us stop procrastinating, start exercising, or get organized, it’s Gretchen Rubin. The happiness guru takes a sledgehammer to…

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2 authors picked Better Than Before as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Marcey Rader

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I felt like I was meeting a kindred spirit. Rubin’s insights into habits and how we’re wired to form (or break) them resonated with me personally—it was like we were sisters from another mister! Her humor, honesty, and practical strategies hit home, offering me a fresh lens on self-improvement.

I walked away with actionable ideas and a better understanding of what actually works for me. Rubin’s approach makes habit-building feel possible and even fun (even when the habit seems like a grind).

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Anna Dearmon Kornick

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I LOVE that this book is connected to your personality - because I truly believe that different time management books work for different people! This book really helped me believe that one-size-fits-all time management solutions rarely work, and that knowing yourself is the key to success. If you’re curious, I’m a Questioner that leans Rebel!

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