Pria Anand reveals how our minds create elaborate stories to fill the gaps we don't understand.
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Nov 19
Strong Floor, No Ceiling: A New American Dream
As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, Oliver B. Libby lays out a centrist blueprint to restore opportunity and rebuild trust. His new book is Strong Floor, No Ceiling. Then, in act two, we hear from Alissa Quart, author of the 2013 book Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves f ... Show More
30m 37s
Mar 2025
The Next Big Idea Daily: How to Find Your ‘Sleep Groove’
Sleep researcher Olivia Walch on why your body’s clock is so messed up and what to do about it.📱 To hear the rest of this week’s Next Big Idea Daily episodes, follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen📩 Want to transform your day in just 10 minutes? Sign ... Show More
16m 22s
Apr 2025
The Next Big Idea Daily: Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur
How to start, build, buy, scale, and sell a business that expands your life.
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14m 30s
Mar 2025
How to Move from Surviving to Thriving | The Next Big Idea Daily
Steve Magness shares five key insights from his new book "Win the Inside Game."📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen📩 Want to transform your day in just 10 minutes? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter, and you’ll get daily, b ... Show More
21m 32s
Feb 2025
How to Break Up With Your Phone | The Next Big Idea Daily
Let’s face it — your relationship with your phone is toxic. Luckily, Catherine Price is here to help.📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen📩 Want to transform your day in just 10 minutes? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter, a ... Show More
19m 15s
Aug 14
INTUITION: The Science of Trusting Your Gut
We all have eureka moments, sudden bursts of certainty that seem to come out of nowhere. What if you could summon that feeling on command? Laura Huang, a business school professor, has been studying that question. She’s found that for the world's most successful people, intuition ... Show More
59m 11s
Feb 2025
Brain Rot: Reclaim Your Focus in the Digital Age
In this enlightening episode of English Plus Podcast, we dive into the phenomenon of brain rot—the subtle erosion of our ability to focus and think deeply in today’s digital age. We explore how constant notifications, endless scrolling, and rapid-fire information are transforming ... Show More
12m 10s
Apr 2025
Strange Things You Didn't Know about Your Brain & Yourself | English Plus Series
Think you know yourself? Think again. Your mind is a fascinating, complex, and often baffling place, full of hidden quirks and surprising mechanisms that shape your everyday reality without you even noticing. Welcome to The Strangest Things You Didn't Know About Yourself, the aud ... Show More
9m 46s