Mar 24
The Mental Skills for Becoming an Everyday Genius
We tend to think of genius as something you’re born with — a rare trait possessed by the Einsteins and Teslas of the world. But what if many of the abilities we associate with genius — a great memory, quick problem-solving, mental math, creative insight — are actually trainable s ... Show More
49m 11s
Mar 17
The Hidden Power of Heat — How a Good Sweat Heals Your Body and Mind
Cold exposure has gotten a lot of attention the past few years, with people dunking themselves in ice baths for the sake of their health and well-being. But, good news here, exposing yourself to heat by sitting in the sauna or even a hot tub, might actually be even better for you ... Show More
47m 33s
Mar 2025
The Explorer's Gene: Alex Hutchinson On Humanity’s Drive To Seek The Unknown, The Science Of Uncertainty, & Why Effort Creates Meaning
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist, Cambridge-trained physicist, and bestselling author of “Endure” and “The Explorer’s Gene.” This conversation explores Alex’s transcendent perspective on our primordial drive to seek the unknown. We unpack his fascin ... Show More
2h 20m
May 2025
#936 - Alex Hutchinson - How To Rewire Your Brain To Take More Risks
Alex Hutchinson is a science journalist, former physicist, and an author. Why are humans wired to explore? We’re naturally drawn to the unknown, but that curiosity can sometimes lead us off course. So how do you design a life that channels exploration and dopamine in the right di ... Show More
1h 8m
Mar 2025
3530: The One Thing You Really Do Need by James Altucher on How to Improve Curiosity and Creativity
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Episode 3530:
Curiosity is the key to personal growth, creativity, and success. James Altucher explores how curiosity fuels innovat ... Show More
9m 29s
The human urge to explore has taken us to every corner of the planet. From the highest peaks to far-flung islands to even the deepest dimensions of an idea, our species has an innate drive to venture into the unknown.
But what exactly drives this need to explore? Is it genetic, cognitive, or something else entirely?
Here to unpack this question is Alex Hut ... Show More
<p>What if the key to unlocking your potential lies not in certainty, but in deliberately seeking the unknown?</p><p>I sat down with Alex Hutchinson, author of '<a href="https://amzn.to/42DfO2c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Explorer's Gene: Why We Seek Big Challe ... Show More
<p>When was the last time you said, “Why bother?”</p><p><br></p><p>When overwhelm, exhaustion, burnout, and the weight of responsibility set in, it's easy to become cynical and ask, "What's the point?" </p><p><br></p><p>Cynicism can be a defense mechanism, shielding us from diffi ... Show More
