Can money buy happiness?
According to a 2020 Swedish study, most lottery winners see no notable improvement in happiness or mental health. This begs the question; can you pay to live a happier life? In this episode I dig into...
23 Jan 202332min
Are kids today less resilient?
Kids today, they’re lazy, entitled, and self-obsessed. Their expensive avocado toast diets and Netflix-binging weekends mean they can’t get on the housing ladder, and they’re snowflakes, lacking the r...
16 Jan 202325min
Steve Jobs: How he persuaded the world (part 2)
Steve Jobs was a master of persuasion. He persuaded billions of us to buy MP3 players, laptops and phones, usually at higher prices than before. Much of this is due to technical innovations and unpara...
9 Jan 202334min
Steve Jobs: The master of persuasion (part 1)
I’ve spent weeks analyzing Steve Jobs’ career and in today’s show, I’ll share how he uses psychological biases and principles to influence people and even manipulate them. Steve was a master of persua...
2 Jan 202340min
5 things I learned from psychology experts in 2022
I’ve spent +30 hours this year talking to psychology experts. In today’s show, I share the 5 best lessons I’ve learnt. Try HubSpot for free: https://hubspot.sjv.io/jWq4k6 Sign up for the Nudge Newslet...
27 Dec 202240min
The reason why stories stick in your mind
Stories stick in your mind. In this episode, you’ll learn why, and how you can tell a better story. Joining me today is storytelling expert Dr J.J. Peterson. We discuss the great stories behind Apple,...
19 Dec 202232min
The scientific secrets of perfect timing (feat. Dan Pink)
Want to make a good decision? Don’t make it in the afternoon. In today’s show, NYT bestselling author Dan Pink explains the science behind perfect timing. We share the worst decision in the history of...
12 Dec 202222min
Can brands change what you think?
Back in the 1800s, the people of Prussia ditched their gold and silver jewellery in favour of iron jewellery. That’s right, the wealthy, reputable, noble people across the region proudly wore, iron. T...
5 Dec 202227min
