Forgetting What You Do For Fun
What do you do for fun?
Such a simple question causes people to get a blank look in their eyes.
A few years ago, I visited friends who lived and worked on the Grand Canyon's South Rim. Yes, thousands of people live there. The drive into town is too far to commute - but that was okay with my friends. They had recently switche ... Show More
Aug 21
Telling the World About You
Daily Boost Podcast Telling the World About You August 21, 2026 | Episode 5525 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description People are watching you right now. Not in a creepy way. In a normal, human, sizing-you-up kind of way. They find you somewhere online, they binge your stuff, they ... Show More
12m 49s
Aug 20
Don't Be a Negotiating Underdog
Daily Boost Podcast Don't Be a Negotiating Underdog August 20, 2026 | Episode 5524 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Almost everything you do today involves negotiating something, squeezing your car into a parking spot, asking for the raise, and closing the deal that pays you ... Show More
11m 24s
Aug 2022
Selfish Summer Strategies #7: Are You Having Fun Yet?
Have you forgotten how to have fun? Do you feel like you've lost the 'fun you'? It's easy for life to become all about the 'to-do list', responsibilities, and stress. Fun drops to the bottom of the laundry pile. You don't have time for fun! Gotta get shit done! Problem is, with ... Show More
10m 32s
Jan 2024
Come Alive Again by Having More Fun
Reflect on something for a second: when was the last time you had fun? Are you having trouble remembering, and if you think about it, is it actually kind of hard to even describe what fun is, even?Don’t worry, if you feel like fun’s gone missing from your life, and are feeling a ... Show More
49m 40s
Sep 2021
You Can’t Always Want What You Like
We might love gruelling hikes, trips to see far-flung relatives or super hard crossword puzzles, but often we lack the motivation needed to embark on these fun things. How can that be? They make us happy, right?Dr Laurie Santos explores why our brains don't encourage us to do thi ... Show More
39m 47s
May 2021
You need a hobby. Here's how to find one
When was the last time you did something just for fun — not to make money, or be productive, or because someone else wanted you to? In this episode, a knitter, a rock climber and a cocktail enthusiast teach us how (and why) to find a hobby. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo ... Show More
18m 41s