SAHIL BLOOM: The 5 Types of Wealth
Turns out it’s not all about the Benjamins. Real success, according to Sahil Bloom, author of “The 5 Types of Wealth,” also requires the freedom to decide how you spend your time, meaningful relations...
6 Mar 20251h 5min
STORY: How to Tell a Great One (Part 2)
In part two of our conversation with Will Storr about his new book A Story Is a Deal, he reveals the five storytelling techniques you can use to captivate any audience. Plus, he helps us craft the sto...
27 Feb 202545min
STORY: The Science Behind Humanity’s Superpower (Part 1)
Today, we’re sitting down with Will Storr, author of the dazzling new book A Story Is a Deal, to talk about humanity’s greatest invention: story. More than just entertainment, Will argues, story is wh...
20 Feb 202554min
The Former Head of USAID on Why Foreign Aid Benefits Everyone
When Rajiv Shah was in his late 20s and didn’t know what to do with his life, he got a job at a fledgling nonprofit, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Before he knew it, he was a driving force be...
13 Feb 202552min
Three Things We Learned Last Year
In this special audio essay, Rufus reflects on the big ideas from 2024 that altered his worldview. 🎙️ You can find all of the interviews mentioned in this episode in this Spotify playlist 📩 Want to ...
6 Feb 202536min
SUPERAGENCY: What Could Go Right With AI?
A recent Pew Research survey found that most Americans are more worried than excited about AI. Reid Hoffman, however, isn't one of them. He knows the risks — arms races, runaway superintelligence, the...
30 Jan 20251h
SHIFT: How to Manage Your Emotions
We've got a special treat for you today. We invited Ethan Kross — psychologist, neuroscientist, and author of the bestseller "Chatter" — to give us a sneak peek at his new book, "Shift." It comes out ...
23 Jan 20251h 7min
WINTER: The Secret to Thriving in the Darkest Season
In our deeply divided nation, there's one thing many of us seem to agree on: winter is the worst. A recent study found that nearly half of Americans would skip winter if they could. Yet not everyone d...
16 Jan 202559min
