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#284: Sharif and Dr. Majeres return to unpack one of the most practical ideas in OptimalWork: valleys, vitality, and the “saddle points” where change actually happens. Kevin explains how anxiety, depression, and addiction are shaped by love misdirected toward relief, and why the ... Show More

#283: What motivates you to get up in the morning? What motivates you to continue working on a challenging task? Learning how to motivate yourself is essential to true success, but so many people are motivated by a fear of failure, that is, by shame. In this episode, we discuss t ... Show More

#282: Overcoming anxiety occurs in three successive stages. In the third and final installment of a three episode series, we discuss stage three: using adrenaline to achieve maximal growth. Stage one, bronze-work, centers on challenging yourself by engaging triggers head-on, and ... Show More

Now with over 1 million downloads.... In this episode, we dive deep into the world of basic brainstorming and explore how it can be used as a powerful tool for tackling real-world challenges. Admittedly, i start off pretty tool, but why couldn't this be the basis for something fa ... Show More

Do you believe that goals are only worthwhile if they seem extremely challenging? Do you worry about what will happen if you set a goal that is literally impossible to achieve? Do you start out eager to create a new habit and then do a complete 180 and want to rebel against the n ... Show More

It’s easy to look at top performers, elite athletes, and those crushing outrageous achievements—and conclude that their success boils down to sheer genetic luck, supreme talent, or unlimited resources.While success can be significantly influenced by those variables, all things be ... Show More

How to produce work of value - and improve your mental health at the same time. Professor Cal Newport argues that our ability to do deep work, which is where we perform undistracted work on something cognitively demanding, is a vital skill to train. However, the ability to perfor ... Show More

<p>It would be way too easy for you to tune into today’s episode just for me to help you set your goals…</p> <p>We could establish where you want to be in 10 years, where you want to have traveled, what size you want your bank account to be, etc…</p> <p>All that could be exciting ... Show More

Collaboration is great as long as you have high-quality projects for students to work on. In this episode, we'll explore five unique ideas for collaborative projects that can be adapted for any subject area, along with suggestions for adding criticality and opportunities for stud ... Show More

<p>It's challenge o'clock! Our focus for the next 21 days? Becoming your best self through finding habits that are going to create the most balance and impact in your daily life. </p><br><p>The reason I wanted to throw you a challenge with varied habits, is because we often get s ... Show More