Podcast Episodes

16. What’s the Downside to Being Goal-Oriented?

Episode 16

Also: how does a cook become a chef? With Gabrielle Hamilton.

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6 years, 2 months ago

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15. How Much of Your Life Do You Actually Control?

Episode 15

Also: why do we procrastinate?

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6 years, 2 months ago

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14. Are You a Maximizer or a Satisficer?

Episode 14

Also: what is the best question you’ve ever been asked in a job interview?

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6 years, 2 months ago

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13. How Can You Stop Comparing Yourself With Other People?

Episode 13

Also: how can we stop confusing correlation with causation?

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6 years, 2 months ago

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12. Does “As If” Thinking Really Work?

Episode 12

Also: how effective is the placebo effect?

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6 years, 3 months ago

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11. Are Ambitious People Inherently Selfish?

Episode 11

Also: why do we habituate to life’s greatest pleasures?

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6 years, 3 months ago

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10. Why Are Stories Stickier Than Statistics?

Episode 10

Also: are the most memorable stories less likely to be true?

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6 years, 3 months ago

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9. Why Is It So Hard to Be Alone With Our Thoughts?

Episode 9

Also: how do you avoid screwing up your kids?

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6 years, 3 months ago

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8. Wouldn’t It Be Better to Hear Your Eulogy Before You’re Dead?

Episode 8

Also: how does a comedian cope with tragedy? With Eugene Mirman.

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6 years, 4 months ago

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7. How Do You Handle Criticism?

Episode 7

Also: is it better to send a congratulatory note to someone who deserves it or a condolence note to someone who needs it?

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6 years, 4 months ago

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