Mar 17
SYSK TRENDING - How Memory Really Works
Memory feels dependable — we rely on it to tell the story of our lives. But the truth is, memory behaves in some surprisingly strange ways. For one thing, your brain forgets far more than it remembers, and that’s not a flaw — it’s actually part of how memory is designed to work. ... Show More
23m 2s
Jun 2024
#800 - 15 Lessons From 800 Episodes
To celebrate 800 episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last hundred episodes.
Expect to learn why starting the day with an imagined productivity debt is making you miserable, why being competent can be more of a curse t ... Show More
1h 9m
May 2024
#788 - Mo Gawdat - How To Save Your Brain From The Dangers Of Stress & Anxiety
Mo Gawdat is an entrepreneur, former Chief Business Officer at Google, and an author.
We often experience stress without knowing where it's coming from. Although we feel overwhelmed, we struggle to pinpoint the source. So how should we go about assessing our lives and reducing ou ... Show More
1h 28m
Mar 2024
#764 - Cal Newport - The Delicate Art Of Mastering Work-Life Balance
Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University, a productivity expert and an author.
If you’ve ever felt that you’re not as productive as you could be, you’re not alone. But what if the goal isn't to be more productive, but to let go of the goals that aren't ... Show More
1h 50m
May 2024
#784 - Robin Sharma - Why $1,000,000,000 Won’t Make You Happy
Robin Sharma is a leadership expert, motivational speaker and an author.
Often we tell ourselves, ‘Once I make X amount of money then I’ll be free to enjoy my life. However, when we reach that milestone, the fulfillment we hoped for isn’t always there. So what is the key to findi ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 2023
#683 - Shaan Puri - 7 Semi-Controversial Rules For Success
Shaan Puri is an entrepreneur, former CEO, podcaster and an angel investor.
Shaan is kind of an anti-guru. He's a self-identified lazy person but also managed to exit multiple companies for millions of dollars. So today, we’re delving into 7 of his most semi-controversial insight ... Show More
1h 41m
Why do some headaches seem to happen out of the blue? This episode begins with a list of reasons people seldom consider for what could be causing their headache - many of which you would likely never guess. https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/common-headaches-17/mild-moderate/slideshow-headache-triggers
Many of us work long hours. It is often a badge o ... Show More
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