Pria Anand reveals how our minds create elaborate stories to fill the gaps we don't understand.
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Aug 22
How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People)
Even in good office environments, there are inevitably colleagues who are challenging to deal with. But not dealing with them isn’t really a choice. Luckily, Amy Gallo is here to help. Her book is Getting Along. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whe ... Show More
15m 36s
Aug 21
Want to Make Better Decisions? Pretend You’re Someone Else.
Conventional wisdom says that great leaders roll up their sleeves, get in the trenches, and sweat the small stuff. But what if that’s only half the story? According to former nuclear submarine captain L. David Marquet and organizational psychologist Michael A. Gillespie, the real ... Show More
12m 9s
Aug 20
The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing
Most of us worry about what others think of us. While this is probably a useful survival instinct, it can also turn into a kind of neurotic rumination, leading us to prioritize people-pleasing over our own needs. Why we do this, and how we can move past it, is the topic of the ne ... Show More
12m 28s
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
Jun 9
‘The Next Big Idea Daily’: Where Were You During the AI Revolution?
If you want your organization to succeed in the future, you need to take advantage of AI now. Lucky for you, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack have written AI First, a playbook that can help you future-proof your business. 📱 To hear the rest of this week’s Next Big Idea Daily episodes, ... Show More
13m 39s
Mar 2025
The Next Big Idea Daily: Inside the Messy, Unstoppable Transition to EVs
Electric vehicles are here to stay. What does that mean for the automotive industry, the world, and you?📕 Inevitable by Mike Colias📱 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 ou ... Show More
12m 47s
Mar 2025
The Next Big Idea Daily: The Secret to Lasting Change
Caroline Fleck shares five big ideas from her new book, "Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life."📩 Want to transform your day in just 10 minutes? Sign up for our Book of the Da ... Show More
17m 7s
Apr 2018
What is The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week?
Here at Popular Science, we write (and read) dozens of stories every week. And though many of the fun facts we stumble across during our research make into an article, something always hits the cutting room floor. But we still want to share that information with you. So, welcome ... Show More
2m 20s
Feb 2025
STORY: The Science Behind Humanity’s Superpower (Part 1)
Today, we’re sitting down with Will Storr, author of the dazzling new book A Story Is a Deal, to talk about humanity’s greatest invention: story. More than just entertainment, Will argues, story is what we do and who we are. It’s how we make sense of the world, captivate, and per ... Show More
54m 54s