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Episode 376
Andy Weir is one of the most successful science fiction authors of our time.
His list of mega-bestsellers includes The Martian (later adapted into an award-winning drama starring Matt Damon), Artemis,…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Water Glass Effect
Episode 375
I recently came across an old video of a professor sharing a powerful lesson with his classroom of students.
He holds up a glass of water and asks the students how heavy it is.
The students answer wi…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Public Speaking Guide: 7 Strategies for Success
Episode 374
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak at Google Zeitgeist, an extraordinary annual event hosted by Google for their top customers and partners.
Just before I took the stage—in a beautiful ro…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
A Scene From Yellowstone That Changed How I Think About Success
Episode 373
Last week, I had the chance to sit down with University of Missouri head football coach Eliah Drinkwitz on a visit to their incredible facilities in Columbia, Missouri.
Coach Drinkwitz has led the pro…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Chesterton's Fence: The Importance of the Origin
Episode 372
There was once a village surrounded by a tall wooden fence that had been there as long as anyone could remember. One day, a traveler convinced the villagers to tear it down—only for wolves to enter t…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Logical Fallacy Field Guide
Episode 371
In this piece, I walk through 20 common logical fallacies—errors in reasoning that destroy the quality of an argument.
If you spot any of these in a debate, online or in person, that may be your cue t…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
The "Rules" That Hold You Back In Life
Episode 370
There is a concept in cognitive science called the Illusory Truth Effect:
It's the tendency to believe false information after consistent, repeated exposures. In other words, if you're told something …
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
A Reflection On The Little Things
Episode 369
You're going to see your parents 15 more times before they die.
In 2021, that simple statement, which later became the opening line of my book, changed my life.
My wife and I were living in California …
Published on 2 months ago
The Antelope Principle: How to Chase the Right Things
Episode 368
Imagine yourself as a lion. Every single day, you have a choice.
You can:
The choice is an important one because the way you choose to deploy your precious, finite time…
Published on 2 months ago
The Abilene Paradox: The Silent Danger of False Agreement
Episode 367
There’s an old Danish fairy tale about an emperor who loved fine clothes.
Two swindlers promised him a suit so magnificent that it would be invisible to anyone unfit for their position or hopelessly f…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago