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Can you quantify emotional intelligence? Who should you hire — someone smart, or someone good with people? And how did Angie do on an online emotional intelligence test? This episode originally aired on February 6th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz ... Show More

Why are humans so fascinated by coincidences? What do Carl Jung and an album by The Police have in common? And what did Stephen win in a bar mitzvah limbo contest? This episode originally aired on January 30th, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f ... Show More

What is the cost of admitting you’re wrong? How can intellectual humility make you more open minded? And will Stephen finally persuade Angela that rum-raisin is the best flavor of ice cream? This episode originally aired on January 23rd, 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com ... Show More

Have you ever tried a self-help book? Did it… well, help? On All in the Mind this week, why self-help sometimes falls short ... and the problem with pop psychology more generally. 

I'm sure that you've experienced the wonderful promise of a new, shiny self-help book, for life transformation. But do self-help books really work and what's the best way to make use of them? Today, I share my thoughts about how to get the best from self-help, and talk about my b ... Show More

Have you ever wondered if self-help books are actually helpful or if they can do more harm than good? In today's podcast, I dive deep into the world of self-help books. I talk about the books that have made a positive impact on my life and those that fell short of my expectations ... Show More

What do you see other people do exceptionally well that you'd pay $10,000 to do well yourself?Was this helpful? If so then you need to check out the 7 Fundamentals Of Self Improvement which features short summaries of the most popular and impactful articles from the past. 

If you’ve spent any length of time trying to “succeed” in life, then you’ve probably turned to self-help books at some point. Most real estate investors have sought out lists of recommended self-development books. Many titles appear on list after list. Once you notice those title ... Show More

Forrest and Dr. Rick discuss what's really wrong with the self-help industry, going beyond the obvious pseudoscience and snake oil to examine deeper structural issues. They explore the industry's mixed-bag focus on individual responsibility, the risks of turning healing into a ne ... Show More

Mental health content is everywhere, and self-help is more accessible than ever. But is self-help always a good thing, and how do you know if you need a mental health professional?Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a m ... Show More

Self-help is supposed to, you know, help. But what if, sometimes, it actually makes things worse? In this episode, we take a hard look at the self-improvement industry that promises transformation but often sells little more than feel-good illusions. From outdated advice that pre ... Show More