Everyone makes mistakes. Still, it would be nice if we could all make fewer of them. This episode begins by revealing a few simple strategies to help people make fewer errors as they attempt to accomplish a task. (Source: Joseph Hallinan author of Why We Make Mistakes https://amzn.to/39OVFrM).
When you have a problem, you need a solution. And maybe the best ... Show More
Oct 2023
Making Better Decisions, The Sophomore Jinx, & The Illusion of Objectivity with Dr. Richard Nisbett
In this episode we discuss the errors people make in their reasoning and how to correct them, we explain a number of statistical principles to help sharpen your thinking and make you a better decision maker, why every $1 spent on a “scared straight” program creates $400 of cost f ... Show More
50m 34s
Feb 2025
Your Tiny Habits Are Screwing You Over - Here’s How To Change That
<p><span>The way you do one thing is the way you do </span><em>everything</em><span>—and it could be the reason you're stuck. In this episode, we’re breaking down how your daily habits, mindset, and small decisions shape your success in work, relationships, and personal growt ... Show More
28m 36s
Jul 2024
Why You’re Stuck, and How to Fix It
Most of us have gone through a time in life when it felt like we were stuck: unable to deal with our issues, change in useful ways, or make our lives the way we wanted them to be. It’s often not for lack of trying. You read the books, you followed the exercises, you maybe even sa ... Show More
1h 16m
Nov 2024
How to Make Good Choices: A System for Decision Making
We all have to make big choices in life, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when facing major decisions about careers, relationships, or personal growth. In this episode, Forrest and Rick Hanson explore how to develop a reliable system for making choices that align with your value ... Show More
1h 31m