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Live remarkably.

Peter McGraw is
a behavioral economist. an author. a bachelor. a marketing professor. a humor researcher. a podcast host. a friend. a speaker. an advocate. a raconteur. a flaneur. a consultant. a psychology professor. a psychonaut.

Building a Remarkable Life of Your Own

Join the movement that celebrates single living. In a world built for two, Solos break the rules and hold space for every type of individual—single and not. Backed by scientific insights and McGraw’s experience as a lifelong bachelor, Solo offers a blueprint for cultivating fulfilling relationships and creating a rich remarkable life. Solo is your invitation to pursue a remarkable life uniquely your own.

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The single person’s guide to a remarkable life

Transcend relationship status by going Solo and learning to live remarkably.

Recent Podcast Episodes

  Peter McGraw reflects on the question, “Are you the hero in your life’s story?” After announcing a more spontaneous podcast release schedule, Peter dives...

  Peter McGraw reflects on the question, “Are you the hero in your life’s story?” After announcing a more spontaneous podcast release schedule, Peter dives...

  How do you embrace romance while living a solo life? In this episode, Peter McGraw is joined by two special guests who crave romance...

  How do you embrace romance while living a solo life? In this episode, Peter McGraw is joined by two special guests who crave romance...

  Peter McGraw talks with Meghan Keane, the founder and managing producer of NPR’s Life Kit and author of the new book Party of One....

  Peter McGraw talks with Meghan Keane, the founder and managing producer of NPR’s Life Kit and author of the new book Party of One....

Dr. Peter McGraw is a bachelor, behavioral economist, and business school professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. He hosts the podcast Solo-The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life, he writes for Single Insights – The Science of Solos, and hosts The Solo Salon. His latest book, Solo – Building a Remarkable Life of Your Own, launches in January 2024.

As a global expert on the scientific study of humor, he founded the Humor Research Lab (aka HuRL). He has spent fifteen years examining the antecedents and consequences of humor. In 2014, he co-authored The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny. In 2020, he authored: Shtick to Business: What the Masters of Comedy can Teach You about Breaking Rules, Being Fearless, and Building a Serious Career.

A marketing and psychology professor at the Leeds School of Business, McGraw teaches courses in behavioral economics, marketing management, and consumer behavior. He speaks at Fortune 500 companies, public events, and universities around the world.