Wisdom of the Week

Weekly dog-powered life lessons. Part philosophy, part absurdity, entirely written by a human whose dog is better at all of this.

How to Stop Overthinking Everything (What My Dog Taught Me About Quieting the Noise)

Letting Go

Jun 8, 2026·8 min read

How to Stop Overthinking Everything (What My Dog Taught Me About Quieting the Noise)

Your dog has never once lain awake replaying a conversation from 2019. Here’s what dogs understand about overthinking that we forgot — and five small ways to quiet the noise.

What Your Dog Can Teach You About Life: The Complete Guide

Presence

Jun 8, 2026·10 min read

What Your Dog Can Teach You About Life: The Complete Guide

The most well-adjusted creature in your house eats out of a bowl on the floor. Here are the ten life lessons dogs teach — presence, rest, letting go, and seven more — with a deep dive for each.

Connection

Apr 17, 2026·5 min read

Notes From Early Readers

Three early readers liked My Dog Is Better at This Than Me enough to write about it at length on their own platforms — Gilmore Book Club, Daisy Reads, and The Straight Dope on Medium. Excerpts and links.

My Dog Is Better at This Than Me vs The Subtle Art: Two Very Different Takes on Not Overthinking

Letting Go

Mar 24, 2026·5 min read

My Dog Is Better at This Than Me vs The Subtle Art: Two Very Different Takes on Not Overthinking

Mark Manson says stop caring about everything. B.K. Larrikin says start paying attention to the right things. A head-to-head comparison of two anti-self-help favorites.

My Dog Is Better at This Than Me vs Untamed: Which Mindfulness Book Is Right for You?

Joy

Mar 20, 2026·5 min read

My Dog Is Better at This Than Me vs Untamed: Which Mindfulness Book Is Right for You?

Two books that use raw honesty to teach you something about being alive. One has a dog. One has Glennon Doyle. Here’s how to choose.

Best Self-Help Books for Dog Lovers (2026 Guide)

Presence

Mar 16, 2026·7 min read

Best Self-Help Books for Dog Lovers (2026 Guide)

The best self-help books for people whose most trusted life advisor weighs 40 pounds and sheds on the couch. A curated list for dog lovers who want wisdom that actually lands.

Books Like Untamed by Glennon Doyle (For People Ready to Live Differently)

Joy

Mar 11, 2026·7 min read

Books Like Untamed by Glennon Doyle (For People Ready to Live Differently)

Finished Untamed and feel like your entire life needs rearranging? These are the books to read next — each one a different doorway to the same wild, honest, uncaged version of you.

Books Like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (If You Want Something Funnier)

Letting Go

Mar 7, 2026·7 min read

Books Like The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (If You Want Something Funnier)

Loved Mark Manson’s irreverence but want something warmer, funnier, and with more dogs? Here are the best books to read next.

The Best Gifts for Dog Lovers Who Actually Read (2026)

Connection

Mar 3, 2026·6 min read

The Best Gifts for Dog Lovers Who Actually Read (2026)

The best gift for a dog lover who reads isn’t another "Dog Mom" mug. It’s a book that understands why their dog is the most important relationship in their life.

Best Books for People Who Don’t Like Self-Help (But Need It)

Curiosity

Feb 27, 2026·8 min read

Best Books for People Who Don’t Like Self-Help (But Need It)

You’d rather eat a textbook than read one more book about manifesting your best life. Fair. These books agree with you — and they’ll change your mind anyway.

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The Best Funny Self-Help Books That Will Actually Change Your Life (2026)

Curiosity

Feb 22, 2026·8 min read

The Best Funny Self-Help Books That Will Actually Change Your Life (2026)

The best self-help books are the ones you actually finish — and you’re more likely to finish a book that makes you laugh.

The Best Quotes About Slowing Down (That Don't Sound Like a Yoga Retreat Pamphlet)

Rest

Feb 18, 2026·5 min read

The Best Quotes About Slowing Down (That Don't Sound Like a Yoga Retreat Pamphlet)

Ten pieces of wisdom about rest, stillness, and doing less — none of which involve the phrase “live laugh love.”

The Funniest Dog Quotes That Are Actually Life Advice

Curiosity

Feb 14, 2026·5 min read

The Funniest Dog Quotes That Are Actually Life Advice

Ten pieces of dog-inspired wisdom that will make you laugh and then make you think. In that order. That’s the whole strategy.

Gratitude

Feb 10, 2026·5 min read

How Dogs Practice Gratitude Better Than Any Journal

Your gratitude journal collects dust on the nightstand. Your dog practices gratitude every time you pick up the leash.

Why Dogs Are Good for Mental Health (According to Science and One Very Opinionated Rescue Dog)

Joy

Feb 5, 2026·5 min read

Why Dogs Are Good for Mental Health (According to Science and One Very Opinionated Rescue Dog)

Oxytocin, routine, forced walks, and unconditional love. The science behind why dogs are basically four-legged therapists — and what one rescue dog adds to the conversation.

Rest

Feb 1, 2026·5 min read

The Art of Doing Nothing: What Dogs Know About Rest

Your dog sleeps 14 hours a day and has zero guilt about it. Maybe they’re onto something the hustle culture missed.

Can Dogs Sense Your Emotions? Science Says Yes (And They're Not Subtle About It)

Connection

Jan 28, 2026·5 min read

Can Dogs Sense Your Emotions? Science Says Yes (And They're Not Subtle About It)

Your dog knows you’re sad before you do. The science behind canine emotional intelligence — and why their response is the real lesson.

Why Do Dogs Do Zoomies? (And What They're Really Teaching You)

Presence

Jan 24, 2026·5 min read

Why Do Dogs Do Zoomies? (And What They're Really Teaching You)

Your dog just lost their mind running laps around the living room. There’s a scientific name for it, and a mindfulness lesson hiding inside it.

Why Your Dog Is the Best Self-Help Guru You’ll Ever Meet

Joy

Jan 19, 2026·7 min read

Why Your Dog Is the Best Self-Help Guru You’ll Ever Meet

Forget the gurus, the podcasts, and the $200 journals. The best life coach you’ll ever have eats kibble and chases squirrels.

5 Mindfulness Lessons Dogs Teach Us Every Day

Presence

Jan 15, 2026·6 min read

5 Mindfulness Lessons Dogs Teach Us Every Day

From greeting every morning like a miracle to savoring the simplest walk, your dog is a mindfulness master hiding in plain sight.

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