This book has sold over a hundred million copies, billionaires swear by it. But what if it's a lie? Does the effectiveness of the book change if we find out that the author is a huge scammer and quite possibly made up the whole story that spearheaded the book?
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Self-Help, Solved
We pulled over 2,600 studies and ranked 19 of the most common self-improvement techniques across three dimensions: research quality, consistency of results, and actual effect size. Then we sorted them into four tiers: legitimately works, works sometimes, probably not helping, and ... Show More
2h 10m
Mar 18
Meditation, Solved: Is It Actually Worth It?
Meditation has been sold to us as a magic pill for so long that the backlash is almost as overblown as the hype. I spent years deep in Buddhist practice, went on retreats, meditated daily — and then slowly discovered that half the gurus evangelizing it were alcoholics, abusers, o ... Show More
1h 28m
Mar 11
Solved, Highlights: How to Find Your Values
If you’ve ever felt stuck, or like you’re doing all the right things but something still feels off, there’s a good chance it’s a values problem. Not a discipline problem, not a productivity problem. A values problem. Most people have never actually sat down and figured out what t ... Show More
38m 15s
Nov 2024
How To Master Your Emotions And Build MASSIVE Resilience | Ed Mylett
How to Master Your Emotions and Build Massive Resilience! What’s the secret to staying calm, focused, and resilient in the face of life’s challenges? In this episode, I’m bringing together some of the most profound minds in personal growth and emotional mastery to answer that ver ... Show More
1h 35m
Feb 2025
333 - 4 Key Factors That Determine How You Handle Hardship with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
<p>For us high-achievers, we often think of resilience as <em>pushing through,</em> <em>powering on,</em> and <em>handling it all.</em> </p><p>But what if true resilience isn’t about white-knuckling your way through hardship—but about allowing yourself to soften, heal, and bounce ... Show More
44m 8s
Aug 2024
The Secret To Becoming Mentally Strong
<p>Today we're diving deep into what it really takes to become mentally strong and build the life you've always wanted. We’ll explore how to differentiate between pain and suffering, and how embracing discomfort—whether physical, mental, or emotional—can actually be your biggest ... Show More
20m 30s
Oct 2024
#622: How To Never Give Up: Building Mental Toughness in 3 Steps
Do you want to know the secret to overcoming any obstacle that comes your way? It's not talent, luck, or resources - it's GRIT, or mental toughness! In this podcast, I'm coaching on the power of grit and how it can help you develop the resilience and determination you need to ac ... Show More
32m 30s
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