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How Not to Die Anytime Soon & Why You Need Friction in Your Life
When you get sick, your instinct is to withdraw — crawl into bed, cancel plans, and avoid people. As unpleasant as that feels, it turns out that instinct may be doing something surprisingly important for everyone else. This episode begins with why feeling miserable when you’re si ... Show More
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Dr Jamil Zaki is a psychologist, professor at Stanford University, and an author.
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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
