The 7 Types of Work Jerks (And How to Deal With Them)
You're working under a boss who really rubs you the wrong way. So you quit your job and take another. But in your new office, you find yourself stuck with a co-worker who bugs the tar out of you.The p...
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A World War II Story of Survival, Love, and Redemption
Amidst the epic clashes of armies and navies that make war such a fascinating subject, lie the smaller human interest stories that prove just as compelling. One such story is that of World War II sold...
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The Power of Unwavering Focus
When you were a kid, teachers and parents probably told you to concentrate. And as an adult, you likely often think about how much more productive, present, and happy you'd be if only you had better f...
7 Syys 202258min
The Character Traits That Drive Optimal Performance [REBROADCAST]
Why do some people who look can’t-miss high-achievers on paper end up floundering in life, while those who can seem like underdogs end up flourishing?When my guest noticed this phenomenon while being ...
5 Syys 202246min
Grappling With Life's "Wild Problems"
As an economist, Russ Roberts has been taught to approach decision-making by conducting an analysis, weighing tradeoffs, and then rationally budgeting resources to get the most bang for his buck. But ...
31 Elo 202241min
How to Read Minds and Detect Deception
Being adept at discerning people’s true thoughts and intentions is a valuable skill to have. Knowing when someone is deceiving you can protect your finances, your professional interests, and your love...
29 Elo 202245min
The Bicycle as Freedom and Flight
No kid forgets getting his first bike, nor the surge of independence he felt the first time he pedaled away from his parents. And even as adults, the bike seems to give off a feeling of romance, of fr...
24 Elo 202231min
The Groundhog Day Roadmap for Changing Your Life
Do you feel stuck in life? Inwardly you keep repeating the same thoughts, outwardly you keep repeating the same routine, and on and on a cycle of unhappy disappointment goes.To break the cycle, maybe ...
22 Elo 202243min
