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Are You Revealing Too Much or Not Enough? & How We Absorb Technology
How you think about getting older might be more powerful than you realize. Scientists have uncovered an unexpected connection between people’s beliefs about aging and what happens to them as the years go by. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12150226/ We’re often warned not to reve ... Show More
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SYSK TRENDING - A Better Approach to Decision Making
We spend a surprising amount of mental energy agonizing over decisions that ultimately don’t matter very much — what to order at a restaurant, which email to answer first, or which option might be “slightly better.” Meanwhile, the truly important decisions in life often don’t get ... Show More
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How Your Beliefs Drive Success & The Science Behind Keeping Your Brain Sharp
The average American unknowingly throws away up to $1,500 a year — and it’s happening right in your own kitchen. It’s not obvious. It doesn’t feel wasteful in the moment. But small, everyday habits quietly drain real money from your grocery budget. There are a few surprisingly si ... Show More
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How And Why To Avoid The Siren Call Of Cynicism | Dr. Jamil Zaki
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>This Stanford psychologist has evidence that being a cynic is bad for your health, and offers a non-corny alternative. </p> <p>Dr. ... Show More
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How to Cultivate a Positive, Growth-Oriented Mindset | Dr. Jamil Zaki
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Jamil Zaki, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Stanford University, director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory, and the author of the new book Hope for Cynics. We discuss cynicism and its healthier, more adaptive alternative, healthy s ... Show More
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Resilience Rising with Neil Pasricha : 679
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#841 - Dr Jamil Zaki - How To Be More Hopeful In A Cynical World
Dr Jamil Zaki is a psychologist, professor at Stanford University, and an author.
In a world filled with fake news, bad news and doom, it’s easy to become cynical. But what does science say about whether cynicism helps or harm us? Why is it so seductive, and how can we all learn ... Show More
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The Neuroscience of Confidence | Ian Robertson
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Andrew Huberman: The #1 Reason Why Faith-Based Practices Matter When It Comes To Your Mental Health
<p>The world's most respected neuroscientist just admitted something LIVE at Summit of Greatness that shocked everyone: prayer saved his mental health. After decades of relying purely on science, Andrew Huberman discovered that faith-based practices don't just feel good—they lite ... Show More
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The Psychology of Curiosity at Cheltenham Science Festival
Is curiosity good for us, or should we learn a lesson from what curiosity did to the cat? And why does curiosity drive some people to explore the ends of the earth and beyond, while others just really aren’t very curious at all? As a journalist and author, Claudia Hammond has tur ... Show More
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Be careful what you say when someone pays you a compliment. This episode begins with some great advice on the importance of taking a compliment graciously. https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/etiquette/how-to-accept-a-compliment-with-class/
Is it good to be cynical? After all, cynics claim they see the world and the people in it more accurately – they a ... Show More
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>Our guest today is <a href="https://www.jamesrdotymd.com/" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">James R. Doty</a>, a ... Show More
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>The connection between your psychology and your health, and how to work with it.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://www ... Show More
<p>What confidence does to your brain, why it helps with anxiety, and how to get it if you don't already have it. Plus, the problem with overconfidence.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://ianrobertson.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Ian Robertson</a> is a Professor ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">Six practical steps to harness the full power of your mind.</p> <p dir="ltr">Our guest today is <a href= "https://www.jamesrdotymd.com/">James R. Doty</a>, a neurosurgeon who has just written a whole book about the science of manifestation – although, as you'll hear ... Show More
