S3 E1: Relationships Keep Us Happier and Healthier (Marc Schulz)
What makes for a good life? Over the last 85 years, the Harvard Study of Adult Development has attempted to answer that question. This week, one of the study's directors, Marc Schulz, joins us to share the surprising things they've found. --- To get a behind-the-scenes look at the show, sign up for our newsletter on LinkedIn. And to listen to hundreds of audio summaries written and read by leading nonfiction authors, download the Next Big Idea app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Feb 202314min
S2 E5: Acting on Our Ideas Is the Best of Who We Are (Becky Blades)
We are not the sum of our missed opportunities or the unfinished projects we decide to call failures. We are the sum of our starts. --- Today concludes our week-long master class with Becky Blades based on her book “Start More Than You Can Finish,” which is available for purchase here. To get a behind-the-scenes look at the show, sign up for our newsletter on LinkedIn. And to listen to hundreds of audio summaries written and read by leading nonfiction authors, download the Next Big Idea app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Feb 20239min
S2 E4: The Creative Process Is in Charge (Becky Blades)
Today, Becky explains how to get more done by embracing a creative process based on iteration. --- Come back tomorrow for the final installment of Becky’s master class. If you’re looking for something to do in the meantime, join us on LinkedIn and download the Next Big Idea app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Feb 20238min
S2 E3: The First Step Is a Swag Bag (Becky Blades)
So you took Becky's advice. You imagined more, thought less, decided to decide, and acted fast. Now you're ready to get your swag bag. That's what Becky calls the mood-boosting chemicals that flood over us when we start an exciting new project. --- It's day three of our week-long master class with Becky about her new book, "Start More Than You Can Finish." To get a behind-the-scenes look at this show, sign up for our newsletter on LinkedIn. And to listen to hundreds of audio summaries written and read by leading nonfiction authors, download the Next Big Idea app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Feb 202310min
S2 E2: Starting Is a Skill and a Muscle (Becky Blades)
You have an idea. Great! Now what? In today’s episode, Becky shares her four-part process for getting started. --- Becky Blades will be here all week sharing tips and tricks from her new book, “Start More Than You Can Finish,” which is available for purchase here. To get a behind-the-scenes look at the show, sign up for our newsletter on LinkedIn. And to listen to hundreds of audio summaries written and read by leading nonfiction authors, download the Next Big Idea app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Feb 202311min
S2 E1: Not Finished Is Not Failure (Becky Blades)
Doing is more important than being done. That’s the provocative argument at the heart of a new book by artist and entrepreneur Becky Blades, “Start More Than You Can Finish: A Creative Permission Slip to Unleash Your Best Ideas.” Becky says you’ll be amazed by what you can accomplish when you stop worrying about the finish and just get started. --- Becky will be here all week sharing insights from her book. Tune in tomorrow to learn how to strengthen your "startist" muscles. Oh, and don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter on LinkedIn where we share resources, start conversations, and take listeners behind the scenes of this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Feb 202311min
S1 E5: Experiment Relentlessly (Daniel Coyle)
No one likes a know-it-all. Try becoming a learn-it-all instead. --- Today concludes our week-long master class with Daniel Coyle, based on his book “The Culture Playbook,” which is available for purchase here. To get a behind-the-scenes look at the show, sign up for our newsletter on LinkedIn. And to listen to hundreds of audio summaries written and read by leading nonfiction authors, download the Next Big Idea app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Feb 202310min
S1 E4: Embrace Deep Fun (Daniel Coyle)
Studies show groups that invest in deep fun are more profitable than those that don’t. But what exactly is deep fun? Daniel Coyle is here with the answer. --- It’s day four of our week-long master class with Dan about his new book, “The Culture Playbook.” To get a behind-the-scenes look at this show, sign up for our newsletter on LinkedIn. And to listen to hundreds of audio summaries written and read by leading nonfiction authors, download the Next Big Idea app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Feb 20239min
