Ambition is a Trap. Here's How to Get Out.

Ambition is a Trap. Here's How to Get Out.

Ambition. We celebrate it, chase it, and reward it. But for many of us, ambition has become a double-edged sword—fueling overwork, perfectionism, and self-neglect. What if the problem isn’t having ambition, but where it’s coming from? Executive coach Amina AlTai has worked with everyone from Olympians to entrepreneurs, and in her new book The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living, she argues that we don’t need to give up ambition; we just need to reclaim it on our own terms. 📱 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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Forget Habits. You Need Rituals.

Forget Habits. You Need Rituals.

Harvard's Michael Norton says cultivating a "ritual" mindset can infuse our lives with meaning. His new book is "The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actio...

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Frank Bruni Examines Our Age of Grievance

Frank Bruni Examines Our Age of Grievance

Longtime New York Times columnist Frank Bruni says fervent hostility has eroded the civility, common ground, and compromise necessary for our democracy to survive. His new book is "The Age of Grievanc...

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Humans and Octopuses Are More Alike Than You Think

Ecologist David Scheel has been obsessed with octopuses for decades. What he's learned — and why it should matter to you — is the subject of his new book: "Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of O...

8 Mai 202412min

"The Twentysomething Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy for an Uncertain Age" by Meg Jay

"The Twentysomething Treatment: A Revolutionary Remedy for an Uncertain Age" by Meg Jay

Your twenties are the most challenging time of your life. Does it have to be that way?

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"A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career, and Win at Life" by Farnoosh Torabi

"A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career, and Win at Life" by Farnoosh Torabi

Life lessons from the creator of the popular finance podcast So Money.

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"Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life" by John Miles

"Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life" by John Miles

Inside of you resides an intentional life without limits. The time has come to awaken it. • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount)

3 Mai 202417min

"The Power of Ethics: How to Make Good Choices in a Complicated World" by Susan Liautaud

"The Power of Ethics: How to Make Good Choices in a Complicated World" by Susan Liautaud

Today, a few big ideas from Susan Liautaud, who teaches cutting-edge ethics courses at Stanford University.

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"How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex: An Unexpected History" by Samantha Cole

"How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex: An Unexpected History" by Samantha Cole

"How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex." The title says it all, doesn't it? Author Samantha Cole stops by to tell us why we have sex to thank for the internet we know and love.

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