Episodes (Page 16)
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Reflecting on ten years of podcasting and 1300 interviews conducted.
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Harvard's 80-year happiness study tracked 724 people and their descendants, revealing that relationships, community, and purpose are key factors in living a fulfilling life
Robert Waldinger
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Forensic accountant Kelly Richmond-Pope identifies three types of financial fraudsters: Intentional Perpetrators (knowingly defraud for personal gain), Righteous Perpetrators (believe they're actin...
Kelly Richmond-Pope
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Matt Ridley discusses new developments in the COVID-19 origin investigation, including recent reports that the Department of Energy and FBI are considering the lab leak theory
Matt Ridley
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Mehdi Hasan reveals techniques for persuasion including empathizing with your audience, tailoring arguments to their needs, and building rapport through phrases like 'I understand how you feel'
Mehdi Hasan
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Discussion of eight unusual facts covering declining birth rates, Tesla accident statistics, and Gottman's 7 Principles for Making a Marriage Work
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Personal narratives are the most powerful stories for books; everyday people can write compelling narratives by focusing on connecting with readers rather than relying solely on scientific proof
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Jonah Berger identifies seven magic words proven to increase persuasion: 'you,' 'because,' 'free,' 'imagine,' 'if,' 'how,' and 'instantly'
Jonah Berger
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Jordan B. Peterson discusses how his success comes from telling people what they are ready to hear, leading them to take action and change their lives
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Jason Wright escaped corporate misery at age 28 by becoming an entrepreneur, successfully purchasing a real estate company without money down through a compelling story and persuasion
Jason Wright
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Steven Kotler argues that middle-aged adults are better learners than children, backed by Ivy League research, challenging conventional wisdom about peak learning periods
Steven Kotler
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Frank Shamrock, the first UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, revolutionized MMA by studying biomechanics and optimizing performance rather than just focusing on technical fighting
Frank Shamrock
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Grand Master Avetik Grigoryan emphasizes that achieving peak performance requires skill, talent, hard work, and crucially, the right mindset in any field
Avetik Grigoryan
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Cal Fussman stresses that human connection is essential for hope and solutions; feeling disconnected leaves people isolated and without support
Cal Fussman
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James Altucher argues that major institutions including the Federal Reserve, media, and economists are misrepresenting economic reality and obscuring what's actually happening
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Ben Greenfield explores cutting-edge biohacking strategies to optimize physical fitness, longevity, cognitive function, emotional intelligence, and sexual performance in his book 'Boundless'
Ben Greenfield
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Sara Blakely, self-made billionaire and Spanx founder, demonstrates creative problem-solving by reimagining everyday objects for new purposes.
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Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss shares how mentioning a hostage's mother's concern humanized the victim to a terrorist, resulting in his safe release after 7.5 months
Chris Voss
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Raymond Baker reveals how essentially every large corporation engages in tax-dodging and financial secrecy practices involving trillions of dollars, imperiling capitalism and democracy
Raymond Baker
Inside the Mind of a Cybercriminal: The Original Internet Godfather Shares His Story | Brett Johnson
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Brett Johnson shares his journey from leading cybercrime operations (ShadowCrew, Counterfeit Library) to becoming a sought-after cybersecurity consultant.
Brett Johnson