When A.J. Jacobs set out to thank everyone who made his morning cup of coffee, he realized the chain of thank-yous was endless. On this week's show, Jacobs shares ideas on gratitude—and

Host Manoush Zomorodi and TED speaker A.J. Jacobs explore ideas on gratitude, and how to make it count. Manoush and A.J. begin the conversation by listening to a talk by designer Tony Fadell, who shares a key component to gratitude-noticing and savoring the details we normally take for granted.

 

A.J. Jacobs speaks with Manoush Zomorodi about several TED speakers who share ideas on gratitude, including Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and attorney Monica Ramirez, who discuss why amplifying the stories of marginalized communities is a critical part of practicing gratitude, and Benedictine monk David Steindl-Rast, who discusses the connection between gratitude and happiness.