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"Fool Proof: How Fear of Playing the Sucker Shapes Our Selves and the Social Order—and What We Can Do About It" by Tess Wilkinson-Ryan
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fear of playing the fool is a universal psychological phenomenon and an underappreciated driver of human behavior, says Tess Wilkinson-Ryan. She's...
"Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind" by Andy Dunn
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CW: This episode contains references to suicide. In his 20s, Andy Dunn launched a DTC men’s fashion brand called Bonobos. Business was booming. But...
"Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary" by Ozan Varol
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ozan Varol, the acclaimed author of "Think Like a Rocket Scientist" shares five tools you can use to unlock your originality and unleash your...
"The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You" by Michael Gervais
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, to close out the week, we'll hear psychologist Michael Gervais's groundbreaking guide for overcoming what may be the single greatest constricto...
"Apprentice Nation: How the 'Earn and Learn' Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America" by Ryan Craig
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
College isn’t for everyone. Could high-value apprenticeships provide an alternative pathway to economic opportunity? Learn more about your ad choice...
"Is Math Real?: How Simple Questions Lead Us to Mathematics’ Deepest Truths" by Eugenia Cheng
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, one of the world’s most creative mathematicians offers a new way to look at math. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
"The Age-Proof Brain: New Strategies to Improve Memory, Protect Immunity, and Fight Off Dementia" by Marc Milstein
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"There are little things that we can do daily that lower our risk of dementia and Alzheimer's by anywhere from 30 to 60 percent," says Marc Milstein i...
"How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself" by Michelle P. King
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In her two decades researching organizations, Michelle King has discovered that people who succeed possess a particularly unique skill: They know how ...
"How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times" by Chris Bailey
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To cap off the week, we'll hear from Chris Bailey, who offers up a guide to achieving calm, navigating anxiety, and staving off burnout. • Subscribe...
"Conflicted: How Productive Disagreements Lead to Better Outcomes" by Ian Leslie
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Leslie, a columnist for the New Statesman, is here today to teach us how to transform the heat of conflict, disagreement, and argument into the li...
"The Canceling of the American Mind: Cancel Culture Undermines Trust and Threatens Us All—But There Is a Solution" by Greg Lukianoff & Rikki Schlott
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, a deep dive into cancel culture, an account of its dangers to all Americans, and the much-needed antidote from the team that brought you "Codd...
"Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us" by Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us mistakenly view the arts as mere entertainment. But today Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross show us how the arts and aesthetics can help us trans...
"Quitting: A Life Strategy: The Myth of Perseverance—and How the New Science of Giving Up Can Set You Free" by Julia Keller
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're often told to tough things out. But Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Julia Keller wanted to know: is grit all it's cracked up to be, or is it...
"Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World" by Jenn Granneman & Andre Sólo
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you pause before you speak and think before you act? Do you tune into subtle details and make connections that others miss? Well then you, my frien...
"Big Bets: How Large-Scale Change Really Happens" by Rajiv Shah
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Rajiv Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation and former administrator of President Barack Obama’s United States Agency for Internation...
"The Experience Machine: How Our Minds Predict and Shape Reality" by Andy Clark
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us believe that what we see is what’s really there. But new discoveries in neuroscience and psychology have turned this assumption upside do...
"I'm So Effing Hungry: Why We Crave What We Crave — and What to Do About It" by Amy Shah
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Amy Shah shares a science-based plan designed to help you take charge of your health and your cravings, without feeling deprived. Learn mor...
"The Deadline Effect: How to Work Like It's the Last Minute ― Before the Last Minute" by Christopher Cox
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As an editor at Harper's and GQ, Christopher Cox learned the power of a good deadline. Then he began to wonder: could he leverage that power in other ...
"The Power of Wonder: The Extraordinary Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live, Learn, and Lead" by Monica C. Parker
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're capping off the week with an eye-opening journey through the magical, yet surprisingly little-understood, human emotion that is wonder led by Mo...
"The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World" by Max Fisher
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a vague sense that social media is bad for us, but the truth, according to New York Times reporter Max Fisher, is that its reach and impac...
"Evolutionary Intelligence: How Technology Will Make Us Smarter" by W. Russell Neuman
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A surprising vision of how human intelligence will coevolve with digital technology and revolutionize how we think and behave from one of the founders...
"Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence" by Anna Lembke
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure ...
"Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results" by Shane Parrish
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Few things will change your trajectory in life or business as much as learning to think clearly. Today, Shane Parrish, founder of Farnam Street and ho...
"It's Not Me, It's You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better" by John Kim & Vanessa Bennett
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Kim and Vanessa Bennett are marriage therapists. They are also partners. Today, they tell us how analyzing their own relationship helped them unt...
"Influence Is Your Superpower: The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen" by Zoe Chance
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zoe Chance teaches the most popular class at the Yale School of Management. But you don't have to got to Yale to hear what she has to say, because she...
"The Identity Trap: A Story of Ideas and Power in Our Time" by Yascha Mounk
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Has a healthy appreciation for the culture and heritage of minority groups transformed into a counterproductive obsession with group identity in all i...
"Your Life Depends On It: What You Can Do to Make Better Choices About Your Health" by Talya Miron-Shatz
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, a top expert on decision-making explains why it’s so hard to make good choices about your health — and what you (and your doctor) can do to...
"Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall" by Zeke Faux
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Monday! Today, Bloomberg reporter Zeke Faux is here to tell the story of the greatest financial mania the world has ever seen. Learn more about ...
"Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It" by Jennifer Breheny Wallace
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear from Jennifer Breheny Wallace, author of the definitive book on the rise of toxic achievement culture that is overtaking our kids' and ...
"The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves" by Alexandra Hudson
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can civility help bridge our political divide? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking" by Mehdi Hasan
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan isn’t one to avoid arguments. He relishes them as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth....
"Why We Forget and How To Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory" by Andrew E. Budson & Elizabeth A. Kensinger
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If memory is a simple thing, why does it so often go awry? Why is forgetting so common? How can you be certain about something you remember — and be...
"Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most" by Adam Alter
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Adam Alter, author of "Anatomy of a Breakthrough," offers up a groundbreaking guide to breaking free from the thoughts, habits, jobs, relation...
S37 E5: "Choose Your Story, Change Your Life: Silence Your Inner Critic and Rewrite Your Life from the Inside Out" by Kindra Hall
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The things we tell ourselves affect how well or poorly our path in life goes. Today, we're going to flip the script on the internal stories you tell y...
S37 E4: "The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemma" by Mustafa Suleyman
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we dig into the unprecedented risks that AI and other fast-developing technologies pose to global order, and how we might contain them while ...
S37 E3: "A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload" by Cal Newport
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, New York Times bestselling author Cal Newport offers a bold vision for liberating workers from the tyranny of the inbox — and unleashing a n...
S37 E2: "Rethinking Intelligence: A Radical New Understanding of Our Human Potential" by Rina Bliss
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rina Bliss, a genetics expert and professor challenges our understanding of intelligence, explaining what it truly means to be “sma...
S37 E1: "Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You" by Brad Stulberg
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Change is not the exception, it’s the rule. Today, Brad Stulberg tells us how to deal with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
S36 E5: "Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing" by Pete Davis
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are stuck in “Infinite Browsing Mode” — swiping through endless dating profiles without committing to a single partner, jumping from place to...
S36 E4: "How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting—From Tots to Teens" by Melinda Wenner Moyer
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As an award-winning science journalist, Melinda Wenner Moyer was regularly asked to investigate and address all kinds of parenting questions: how to p...
S36 E3: "The World Behind the World: Consciousness, Free Will, and the Limits of Science" by Erik Hoel
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today: a fascinating exploration into how the brain creates our conscious experiences — potentially revolutionizing neuroscience and the future of t...
S36 E2: "The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About Work and Life" by Sally Jenkins
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sportswriter Sally Jenkins has spent 30 years observing, interviewing, and analyzing elite coaches and playmakers, such as Bill Belichick, Peyton Mann...
S36 E1: "Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot" by Matt Abrahams
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spend 13 minutes with us today and develop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations—from public speaking to interv...
S35 E2: "Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships" by Nedra Glover Tawwab
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, licensed therapist and bestselling relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns an...
S35 E4: "Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs – An Antidote for Short-Termism" by Ari Wallach
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the problems we face today, from climate change to work anxiety, are the result of short-term thinking. But there is a solution. Futurist Ari ...
S35 E3: "Misbelief What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things" by Dan Ariely
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Social scientist Dan Ariely explores the behavior of misbelief that leads people to distrust accepted truths and embrace conspiracy theories. Learn mo...
S35 E2: "Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health" by Anupam B. Jena & Christopher Worsham
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In their groundbreaking book, "Random Acts of Medicine," Anupam Jena and Christopher Worsham reveal the hidden side of medicine and how unexpected —...
S35 E1: "Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well" by Amy Edmondson
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, in just eight minutes, award-winning Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson is going to transform your relationship with failure. Lear...
S34 E5: "The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough" by Thomas Curran
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pursuit of perfection can become a dangerous obsession that leads to burnout and depression — keeping us from achieving our goals. Today, Thomas...
S34 E4: "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together" by Heather McGhee
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Racism, says Heather McGhee in her award-winning book "The Sum of Us," is the common denominator of our most vexing public problems, the core dysfunct...
S34 E3: "Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain" by Shankar Vedantam & Bill Mesler
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Shankar Vedantam, host of "Hidden Brain," walks us through the surprising role of self-deception in human flourishing. Learn more about your ad...
S34 E2: "Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life" by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach the popular course "Humor: Serious Business" at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where they help some...
S34 E1: "Lead Like a Marine: Run Towards a Challenge, Assemble Your Fireteam, and Win Your Next Battle" by John Warren & John Thompson
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2006, John Warren and John Thompson led Marines into combat in the world’s most dangerous city: Ramadi, Iraq. In "Lead Like a Marine," Warren an...
S33 E5: "Build the Life You Want" by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of your lifetime. Today, Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks shares a few tips on how to d...
S33 E4: "Our Tribal Future: How to Channel Our Foundational Human Instincts into a Force for Good" by David R. Samson
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tribalism is one of the most complex and ancient evolutionary forces. But in our vast modern world, has this blessing become a curse? Learn more about...
S33 E3: "High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out" by Amanda Ripley
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In "High Conflict," bestselling author and award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley investigates how good people get captured by high conflict—and ho...
S33 E2: "Psych: The Story of the Human Mind" by Paul Bloom
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paul Bloom takes us on a brisk tour through modern psychology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S33 E1: "Hidden Genius: The Secret Ways of Thinking That Power the World’s Most Successful People" by Polina Marinova Pompliano
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What distinguishes the great from the truly exceptional? After five years of writing The Profile, Polina Marinova Pompliano has studied thousands of ...
S32 E5: "No Ordinary Assignment: A Memoir" by Jane Ferguson
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Ferguson has covered nearly every war front and humanitarian crisis of our time. Today, she shares career advice inspired by her bestselling memo...
S32 E4: "Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution" by Rainn Wilson
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, producer, and writer Rainn Wilson explores the problem-solving benefits that spirituality gives us to create solutions for an increasingly chal...
S32 E3: "Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know" by Adam Grant
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, our curator Adam Grant stops by to share the key takeaways from his #1 New York Times bestseller "Think Again." • If you're an Adam Grant fan...
S32 E2: "Fit Nation The Gains and Pains of America’s Exercise Obsession" by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, a leading political and intellectual historian and a certified fitness instructor, explores the complex and far-reaching imp...
S32 E1: "The Manager's Handbook: Five Simple Steps to Build a Team, Stay Focused, Make Better Decisions, and Crush Your Competition" by David Dodson
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty member, serial entrepreneur, and investor David Dodson details the five skills every great manager...
S31 E5: “Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning” by Tom Vanderbilt
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To write "Beginners," Tom Vanderbilt embarked on a yearlong quest of learning just for the sake of it. Along the way, he interviewed dozens of experts...
S31 E4: "On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy" By Lee McIntyre
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In "On Disinformation," Lee McIntyre shows how the war on facts began, and how ordinary citizens can fight back against the scourge of disinformation...
S31 E3: "Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything―Even Things That Seem Impossible Today" by Jane McGonigal
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In "Imaginable," Jane McGonigal draws on the latest scientific research in psychology and neuroscience to show us how to train our minds to think th...
S31 E2: "Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting" by Lisa Genova
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In "Remember," neuroscientist and novelist Lisa Genova delves into how memories are made and how we retrieve them. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
S31 E1: "The Leap to Leader: How Ambitious Managers Make the Jump to Leadership" by Adam Bryant
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The chasm separating managers from leaders is widening as the skills required to be an effective leader grow in number and complexity. But you're ambi...
S30 E5: "A Pity Party Is Still a Party: A Feel-Good Guide to Feeling Bad" by Chelsea Harvey Garner
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us try to avoid feeling sad, but therapist Chelsea Harvey Garner believes the future will be brighter if we learn to enjoy the unenjoyable and...
S30 E4: "The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet" by Jeff Goodell
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In his new book, award-winning journalist Jeff Goodell explains how extreme heat will dramatically change the world as we know it. Learn more about yo...
S30 E3: "How to Think like a Philosopher: Twelve Key Principles for More Humane, Balanced, and Rational Thinking" by Julian Baggini
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In "How to Think like a Philosopher," Julian Baggini turns to eminent philosophers, past and present, to find practical solutions for today's most ve...
S30 E2: "Why We Need to Be Wild: One Woman's Quest for Ancient Human Answers to 21st Century Problems" by Jessica Carew Kraft
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Carew Kraft, an urban wife and mom of two, was firmly rooted in the modern world, complete with a high-powered career in tech and the sneaking...
S30 E1: "Gonzo Capitalism: How to Make Money in An Economy That Hates You" by Chris Guillebeau
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The traditional ways of earning a living are outdated, if not outright rigged. That’s why a growing number of enterprising individuals are instead t...
S29 E5: "A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work" by Juliet Funt
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Juliet Funt provides strategies you can use to regain control of days, liberate yourself from burnout and busy work, and reclaim creativity and...
S29 E4: "Thoreau's Axe: Distraction and Discipline in American Culture" (Caleb Smith)
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What can a 19th-century naturalist teach us about reclaiming our attention? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S29 E3: "Brainhacker: Master Memory, Focus, Emotions, and More to Unleash the Genius Within" by Dave Farrow
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, two-time Guinness World Record memory champ Dave Farrow shares practical tips you can use to “rewire” your brain and boost its power. Learn...
S29 E2: "Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most" by Cassie Holmes
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our most precious resource isn’t money. It’s time. We are allotted just 24 hours a day, and we live in a culture that keeps us feeling “time poo...
S29 E1: “Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again” by Johann Hari
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may have noticed that the kind of focus we all need to get stuff done is harder and harder to come by. But fear not. To help you get back on track...
Encore: Plan on Fridays (Laura Vanderkam)
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final installment of the master class based on her book “Tranquility by Tuesday,” productivity expert Laura Vanderkam says nailing your wor...
Encore: Effortful Before Effortless (Laura Vanderkam)
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do effortful fun before effortless fun. But what's the difference? Laura explains in today's mini masterclass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Encore: Take One Night for Yourself (Laura Vanderkam)
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To renew your spirits, Laura says you need to take some time for yourself. --- Download the Next Big Idea app and listen to hundreds of the world's be...
Encore: Have One Big Adventure and One Little Adventure (Laura Vanderkam)
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know what you need? An adventure. That's right. You don't have to wait until your next vacation. You can — and should — make it a habit to do ...
Encore: You Need a Bedtime (Laura Vanderkam)
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In "Tranquility by Tuesday," time management guru Laura Vanderkam shares tools you can use to finally make time for the activities you love. But befor...
S28 E5: How To Say No To Pushy Askers (Vanessa Patrick)
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final installment of her interview, Vanessa Patrick ("The Power of Saying No") gives us tips for turning down the pushy people in our lives. Le...
S28 E4: Use a Cost-Benefit Framework To Decipher the Asks That Come Your Way (Vanessa Patrick)
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today: The difference between "pass the salt" and "bake your favorite lasagna" asks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S28 E3: Master the Art of Empowered Refusal (Vanessa Patrick)
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Vanessa Patrick shares a strategy for saying "no" inspired by one of the most famous people in the world, and one of the best at sayi...
S28 E2: Say “I Don’t,” Not “I Can’t" (Vanessa Patrick)
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Vanessa explains how the super skill of "empowered refusal" can help you say "no" no in a way that is persuasive and does not elicit pushback f...
S28 E1: Why Do You Say “Yes” When You Want to Say “No”? (Vanessa Patrick)
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Too often, we say "yes" to friends, bosses, and even strangers when what we really want to say is "absolutely not." Why do we do this? Vanessa Patrick...
S27 E5: “Farsighted: How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most” by Steven Johnson
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final installment of our week-long exploration into the art and science of decision-making, we hear from acclaimed science journalist Steven Jo...
S27 E4: “Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life’s Biggest Decisions” by Myra Strober & Abby Davisson
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, you'll how to make smart decisions about two vexing subjects: money and love. • Myra Strober is a labor economist and Professor Emerita at St...
S27 E3: "The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot's Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions" by Hasard Lee
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a U.S. fighter pilot, Hasard Lee has had to make split-second decisions under extreme pressure. Now he's here to teach you how to do the same. Lear...
S27 E2: "The Elements of Choice: Why the Way We Decide Matters" by Eric Johnson
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're continuing our deep dive into decision-making with a few big ideas from Eric Johnson, director of the Center for Decision Sciences at Col...
S27 E1: “Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away” by Annie Duke
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it seems that all we do in life is make decisions, and yet it’s a surprisingly difficult skill to master. How do you get good at deciding?...
S26 E5: Make Present-Day Sacrifices Feel Easier To Undertake (Hal Hershfield)
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For any trade-off between your current and future self, it's always the you of today who has to make the sacrifice. In his final appearance on the sho...
S26 E4: Add Constraints to Your Future Behavior (Hal Hershfield)
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Hal Hershfield ("Your Future Self") explains how you can make life better tomorrow by making grand plans now to ease your future life. Learn mo...
S26 E3: Make Your Future Self Seem Closer (Hal Hershfield)
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does your future self seem kinda blurry? Try writing them a letter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S26 E2: The Better You Know Your Future Self, the Better Your Long-Term Decisions Will Be (Hal Hershfield)
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It may sound strange, but if you can learn to treat your future self like someone you really care about, then you'll be more likely to make satisfying...
S26 E1: Your Future Self Is an Entirely Different Person (Hal Hershfield)
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can vividly imagining your future self help you make better decisions? Hal Hershfield thinks so, and he’s got the research to prove it. Hal — who ...
S25 E5: Surf When You Can (Brett Crozier)
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final installment of his mini-masterclass, Brett Crozier shares advice for being a staunch defender of your personal time. Learn more about you...
S25 E4: Play Small Ball (Brett Crozier)
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, retired Navy captain Brett Crozier ("Surf When You Can") explains why in order to achieve big success, you've first got to nail the little thin...