The Ultimate Brain Hack? Talking.

The Ultimate Brain Hack? Talking.

Turns out that speaking isn’t just a way of communicating important information and ideas. Psycholinguist Maryellen MacDonald says it's also good for you. Her new book is More Than Words. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter

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Art Is Not a Luxury. It’s Medicine.

Art Is Not a Luxury. It’s Medicine.

The science showing how music, dance, and creativity improve mental health, physical health, and longevity. Sponsored By: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at shopify.com/daily

4 Feb 31min

Five Simple Ways to Build a Flourishing Life

Five Simple Ways to Build a Flourishing Life

It's a Daniel Coyle doubleheader! First up, Daniel shares five big ideas from his brand new book, Flourish. And later in the show, we revisit The Culture Playbook. Sponsored by: Shopify - Start your...

3 Feb 23min

How Great Ideas Happen

How Great Ideas Happen

Great ideas aren’t invented from scratch—they’re discovered through small, often overlooked adjustments. How Great Ideas Happen by George Newman Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solutio...

2 Feb 29min

Why Bookstores Still Matter

Why Bookstores Still Matter

Think bookstores are an anachronism? Think again. Evan Friss, author of The Bookshop, says they remain a cornerstone of American cultural life and are just as vibrant as ever. And later in the show, D...

30 Jan 31min

Why You’ll Never Rise Above Your Self-Image

Why You’ll Never Rise Above Your Self-Image

Shadé Zahrai is a peak performance educator who has spent a decade training leaders at Microsoft, Deloitte, and JPMorgan. She argues that self-doubt plagues even the smartest people, and she offers a ...

29 Jan 31min

The Secret to a Life of Connection and Purpose

The Secret to a Life of Connection and Purpose

Today, Jennifer Wallace shares a blueprint for living a meaningful life and creating a world we so urgently need. Her new book is Mattering. And later in the show, you'll hear from Zach Mercurio. Spo...

28 Jan 28min

Why We Click: The Surprising Science of Human Connection

Why We Click: The Surprising Science of Human Connection

Kate Murphy explores how and why our bodies, brains, and emotions fall into rhythm with others. Sponsored By: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at shopify.com/daily

27 Jan 32min

Excellence Starts With Curiosity

Excellence Starts With Curiosity

Brad Stulberg is a bestselling author and performance coach whose new book, The Way of Excellence, offers a practical guide to achieving mastery in whatever personal or professional domains you care t...

26 Jan 27min

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