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Back to Search"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
The fear of playing the fool is a universal psychological phenomenon and an underappreciated driver of human behavior, says Tess Wilkinson-Ryan. She'…
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"Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind" by Andy Dunn
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 D…
2 years, 1 month ago
"Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity, and Become Extraordinary" by Ozan Varol
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 …
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"The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You" by Michael Gervais
Today, to close out the week, we'll hear psychologist Michael Gervais's groundbreaking guide for overcoming what may be the single greatest constrict…
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"Apprentice Nation: How the 'Earn and Learn' Alternative to Higher Education Will Create a Stronger and Fairer America" by Ryan Craig
College isn’t for everyone. Could high-value apprenticeships provide an alternative pathway to economic opportunity?
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"Is Math Real?: How Simple Questions Lead Us to Mathematics’ Deepest Truths" by Eugenia Cheng
Today, one of the world’s most creative mathematicians offers a new way to look at math.
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"The Age-Proof Brain: New Strategies to Improve Memory, Protect Immunity, and Fight Off Dementia" by Marc Milstein
"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 …
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"How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself" by Michelle P. King
In her two decades researching organizations, Michelle King has discovered that people who succeed possess a particularly unique skill: They know how…
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"How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times" by Chris Bailey
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.
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"Conflicted: How Productive Disagreements Lead to Better Outcomes" by Ian Leslie
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 l…
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