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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Is It Possible to Cheat Death?

Is It Possible to Cheat Death?

Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan walks us through the ongoing revolution in biology that could allow us to live for a very, very long time. • Venki's new book is "Why We Die:...

26 Mar 202414min

How to Turn Anxiety Into Your Superpower

How to Turn Anxiety Into Your Superpower

Anxiety can be painful and embarrassing, even downright debilitating. But author and podcaster Morra Aarons-Mele says it's also a force that you can use to your advantage. She's here today to teach yo...

25 Mar 202413min

"Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference" by Guy Kawasaki

"Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference" by Guy Kawasaki

Guy Kawasaki has spent 40 years working with game-changing organizations like Apple, Google, Mercedes, and Canva. More recently, he's been chatting with luminaries like Steve Wozniak and Jane Goodall ...

22 Mar 202412min

"Indivisible: How to Forge Our Differences into a Stronger Future" by Denise Hamilton

"Indivisible: How to Forge Our Differences into a Stronger Future" by Denise Hamilton

It's not enough to be inclusive. Denise Hamilton, a nationally recognized workplace culture and DEI expert, says we should strive for a world that's indivisible. • Subscribe to our newsletter • Downl...

21 Mar 202412min

"The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire" by Karen Eber

"The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire" by Karen Eber

The ability to tell a good story is more than just a social skill. It’s a key element in good leadership, connection, and influence that can help you creatively and professionally as much as personall...

20 Mar 202417min

"How Does That Make You Feel?: Everything You (N)ever Wanted to Know About Therapy" by Joshua Fletcher

"How Does That Make You Feel?: Everything You (N)ever Wanted to Know About Therapy" by Joshua Fletcher

Today, Joshua Fletcher (a.k.a. Anxiety Josh) takes us on a tour of the inner mind of a therapist. • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special dis...

19 Mar 202412min

"Slow Productivity" by Cal Newport

"Slow Productivity" by Cal Newport

Do fewer things. Work at a natural pace. Obsess over quality. Those are Cal Newport's three strategies for achieving "Slow Productivity." He's on the show today to tell us more.

18 Mar 202418min

"The Other Significant Others" by Rhaina Cohen

"The Other Significant Others" by Rhaina Cohen

Why do we assume romantic relationships are more important than friendships? Rhaina Cohen, award-winning producer and editor for NPR's Embedded, has a surprising pro-friendship answer in today's episo...

15 Mar 202412min

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