Your Self-Discipline Isn’t the Problem
Productivity expert Chris Bailey explains why follow-through fails — and how aligning your values, intentions, and friction levels makes action feel natural. And later in the show, we hear from Becky ...
15 Jan 34min
What If Laughing More Made You Better at Everything?
Most of us think of humor as something that happens at comedy clubs or in group texts with friends. But what if laughter could actually make you better at your job, more creative, and more connected t...
14 Jan 27min
The One Human Need That Explains (Almost) Everything
First up, Philosopher and novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein argues that the mattering instinct is the hidden engine behind nearly everything we do. Then we hear from rabbi Sharon Brous, author of ...
13 Jan 35min
Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life
First up, Ezekiel ("Zeke") Emanuel, one of America's leading physicians, makes the case that enjoying life — cheesecake included — might be the healthiest choice of all. His new book is Eat Your Ice C...
12 Jan 27min
How to Navigate Your Career in Uncertain Times
Whether you're plotting a job change or just trying to survive another uncertain year at work, the truth is most of us spend 90,000 hours of our lives working. That's too much time to spend feeling st...
9 Jan 24min
The Impact of Alcohol on Our Bodies and Culture
Some of us may have overindulged during the holidays, and some of us may be trying a Dry January — or at least rethinking our relationship with booze. This is the time of year when we might notice how...
8 Jan 31min
Forget Self-Improvement. Try This Instead in 2026.
Maybe you’ve already set some resolutions for 2026 — exercise more, eat better, be more patient. But here’s the problem: We make these promises to improve ourselves as if our selves are solid, fixed e...
7 Jan 25min
Why a Tough Childhood Might Help Some Kids Survive
An evolutionary perspective reveals how early adversity can sometimes accelerate development. The Nature of Nurture by Jay Belsky The Social Genome by Dalton Conley 📱 Follow The Next Big I...
6 Jan 23min
