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Have you ever wondered why some people grow after setbacks and some don’t? We are college students obsessed with answering this question. We created this podcast to hunt down the best tools, tips, and techniques to overcome the unique adversity that college students regularly face. Our deep-dive interviews with experts across numerous arenas, reveal practical techniques to completely take control of your mind and achieve anything that you set out to achieve. Put your seatbelt on and get ready to get your mind blown... Host: Antonio Colmenares E.P: Sebastian Grossmann

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    How to Be a Productivity Ninja [Part 2]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 20:37


    Graham Allcott is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and founder of Think Productive. Think Productive runs productivity workshops for organizations like eBay, Heineken, BT, and the Gates Foundation. He is also the host of the popular business podcast, Beyond Busy and the best-selling author of How to be a Productivity Ninja!

    How to be a Productivity Ninja [PART 1]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 25:44


    Graham Allcott is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and founder of Think Productive. Think Productive runs productivity workshops for organizations like eBay, Heineken, BT, and the Gates Foundation. He is also the host of the popular business podcast, Beyond Busy and the best-selling author of How to be a Productivity Ninja!

    Balance [PART 2] How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health, and Wealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 13:19


    Andrew Hallam is a personal finance author and speaker from Canada. Hallam's book Millionaire Teacher is about becoming a millionaire on a teacher's salary and his latest book (which we will be dissecting today) is called Balance: How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health, and Wealth.  Stay tuned to learn how to use investing, happiness hacks, lifestyle ideas, and much more to live a fulfilled life!

    Balance [PART 1] How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health, and Wealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 24:46


    Andrew Hallam is a personal finance author and speaker from Canada. Hallam's book Millionaire Teacher is about becoming a millionaire on a teacher's salary and his latest book (which we will be dissecting today) is called Balance: How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health, and Wealth.  Stay tuned to learn how to use investing, happiness hacks, lifestyle ideas, and much more to live a fulfilled life! 

    The Future of Commerce with Shaahin Cheyene

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 54:43


    Shaahin Cheyene is an Iranian born American businessman, Amazon expert, writer, speaker and filmmaker.  He wrote and directed the award-winning 2008 documentary film Serpent and the Sun: Tales of an Aztec Apprentice.  He is currently the founder and CEO of the companies Accelerated Intelligence, a maker of nutritional supplements, and Victory Films, a documentary film production company.  He was the founder of the now-defunct company Global World Media, a maker of legal intoxicants, Cheyene developed several alternative medicine products, including "Herbal Ecstacy," an ephedra-based alternative to the drug MDMA, commonly known as "ecstasy."  Today we are going to be talking about modern entrepreneurship, ecommerce, and how to start your amazon business! 

    Trading, Philanthropy, & Entrepreneurship with Tim Sykes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 38:24


    Tim Sykes became a self-made millionaire by the age of 21 through turning $12,000 in bar mitzvah money into 2 million by trading penny stocks. He was named to Trader monthly's top 30 under 30 and founded his own hedge fund right out of college.  Additionally, he established the Tim Sykes Trading Challenge to teach aspiring traders how to follow his trading strategies. He's been featured in a variety of media outlets including CNN, Larry King, Steve Harvey, Forbes, Men's Journal, and more.

    E-Commerce and Amazon with Shaahin Cheyene

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 23:45


    Shaahin Cheyene is an Iranian born American businessman, Amazon expert, writer, speaker and filmmaker.  He wrote and directed the award-winning 2008 documentary film Serpent and the Sun: Tales of an Aztec Apprentice.  He is currently the founder and CEO of the companies Accelerated Intelligence, a maker of nutritional supplements, and Victory Films, a documentary film production company.  He was the founder of the now-defunct company Global World Media, a maker of legal intoxicants, Cheyene developed several alternative medicine products, including "Herbal Ecstacy," an ephedra-based alternative to the drug MDMA, commonly known as "ecstasy."  Today we are going to be talking about his life story, how to effectively sell on Amazon, modern entrepreneurship, and much more! 

    How to Effectively Manage our Time and Achieve More with Author Staffan Nöteberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 36:13


    Staffan Nöteberg is an enterprise agility coach with years of experience in improving personal productivity.  He is also the author of Pomodoro Technique Illustrated (2009) and teaches seminars on mono-tasking to companies in North America, Europe, and East Asia Today we are going to talk about time management, productivity, mono-tasking, and much more!

    The Magical Science of Storytelling with Karen Eber

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 35:17


    In her 20+ years in talent development, Karen Eber has been the Head of Culture, Chief Learning Officer and Head of Leadership Development at Fortune 500 companies like GE, Deloitte and HP. Additionally, she's an international consultant, keynote speaker & her TED Talk, "How your brain responds to stories – and why they're crucial for leaders", has almost 2 million views.

    Discipline & Passion with Pro Soccer Player Fernando Aristeguieta

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 34:46


    Fernando Aristeguieta is a professional footballer who plays for Liga MX club Puebla and the Venezuela national team as a striker.He is the only player in history who has scored a hat-trick in the Venezuelan Clásico & he is the first Venezuelan player in history to score a goal in Ligue 1 of France. Today we are going to be talking about passion, habits, discipline, and much more!

    Leadership and Effective Collaboration with Dr. Ronald Riggio

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 37:28


    Ronald E. Riggio is the Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology at Claremont McKenna College. He has published nearly two-dozen books and more than 150 articles and book chapters. His most recent books are Daily Leadership Development: 365 Steps to Becoming a Better Leader & Inclusive Leadership. 

    Productivity, Flow, & Podcasting with Rebound's Co-founder Sebastian Grossmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 36:01


    Today I'm going to be talking with the co-founder of Rebound and  about everything we've learned from running the Rebound Talks podcast for over 90 episodes. In this episode, we'll talk about: Productivity Flow Nootropics  Podcasting  This episode is also brought to you by Magic Mind The World's First Productivity Drink! I first learned about Magic Mind,  In my quest to find an alternative to coffee. Their productivity drink includes Matcha, Adaptogens, Nootropics, and Honey. Get 20% with Rebound20 www.magicmind.co/rebound 

    Creating Your Own Reality with Dr. Sara Botto

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 40:11


    Dr. Sara Botto is a Professor of Psychology at Emory University, and she focuses on understanding social partners in infancy and the development of reputational concerns in early childhood. Today we are going to be talking about social anxiety, the psychology behind manifestation, changing our perspective & behaviors, and how you can ultimately create your own reality!

    Starting a Side Hustle with Nick Loper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 34:32


    Nick Loper is the founder of Side Hustle Nation & the Side Hustle Nation podcast, the #1 community and resource for side hustle ideas and part-time entrepreneurs on the path to financial independence. In this episode we are going to be talking about the rat race, ups and downs of any business, how to achieve financial freedom, and how Nick was able to start a business with his free time & how you can do it too! 

    Opening up, The Future of Therapy, and Everyone's BIG lie with Jordan Axani

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 49:21


    Jordan is a public speaker, mentor to over 900 therapists, and the co-founder of Shift Collab (Canada's first on-demand therapy platform) which now employs hundreds of online therapists. Today we are going to talk about Jordan's personal struggles with mental health, therapy, alternatives to therapy. And Jordan also gives thousands of knowledge nuggets on how to live a better life, how to better connect with others and the importance of opening up. 

    How Letting Go Can Make You Unstoppable with Jill Sherer Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 50:43


    Jill Murray is an award-winning journalist, a TED speaker, and author of Big Wild Love: The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go. Today we are going to be talking about self-love, forgiveness, and how to properly let go of something, someone, or a limiting belief.

    Master The Art of Communication with Julian Treasure

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 54:04


    Julian Treasure is author of the books Sound Business and How to be Heard. Collectively Julian's five TED talks on sound and communication have been viewed over 100 million times; one of them is in the top 10 TED talks of all time. Julian is regularly featured as a sound and communication expert in the world's radio, print and web media, including TIME Magazine, The Economist and The Times. Julian is founder and chairman of The Sound Agency, an audio branding consultancy that asks and answers the question: “How does your brand sound?”. Since 2003, The Sound Agency has been proving that good sound is good business for clients such as Harrods, Nokia and BP, using sound to increase sales, customer satisfaction and brand value.

    Passion, Love, & Sex with Dr. Laurie Betito

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 43:45


    Dr. Laurie is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in Sex Therapy, and has been a practicing Psychotherapist for over 30 years. She is also the author of The Sex Bible For People Over 50: The Complete Guide To Sexual Love For Mature Couples. Her show "PASSION" has been a Canadian Radio favorite for close to 30 years. NOW, Passion with Dr. Laurie Betito the podcast continues to answer your questions about love, relationships and sex.

    Women's vs Men's Mental Health with Mike Veny

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 30:45


    Mike is a world-class keynote speaker, author, and presenter. He is recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the healthcare industry, is the author of the book Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero, and has delivered keynote presentations for top companies like Heineken, T-Mobile, & Salesforce. Today we are going to talk about Mike's personal experiences with his mental health struggles, the difference between men's and women's mental health struggles, and how we can utilize our emotions for good.

    Paul Gilmartin on Depression, Addiction, and Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 51:42


    Paul R. Gilmartin is an American stand-up comedian, podcast host, and television personality best known as the longtime host of TBS's Dinner and a Movie. Currently, he is the host and executive producer of the podcast The Mental Illness Happy Hour where Paul and his guests examine lives affected by mental health issues, including depression, addiction, fear, anxiety, abuse, and gender identity. In its first year of production, the show received over 1 million downloads. It currently ranks as one of the most popular self-help podcasts on iTunes.

    Eating habits with Brian Wansink

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 49:48


    Brian Wansink is the author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think, as well as three professional books and more than two hundred peer-reviewed journal articles. He was the 2011–12 president of the Society for Nutrition Education, and in 2007 he was appointed as the USDA executive director in charge of the Dietary Guidelines.

    Student Loans, Investing, ROI of Higher Education, and whether or not you should go to college with Robert Farrington

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 40:14


    Robert Farrington is America's Millennial Money Expert® and America's Student Loan Debt Expert™. He is also the founder and editor-in-chief of The College Investor, a blog about personal finance that gets around 3 million monthly visits. He is an expert on personal finance, student loans, higher education, and online marketing. Additionally, He is an angel investor and startup advisor, with a focus on consumer-facing FinTech and EdTech companies. Today we're going to be discussing if it's worth going to college or getting an MBA, how to really measure the ROI of your education, student loans, and the future of learning. 

    Leadership That Matters with Dr. Drew Dudley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 61:14


    Drew Dudley is the Best-Selling Author of This Is Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters. He believes that leadership is not a characteristic reserved for the extraordinary & works to help people discover the leader within themselves. Featured on The Huffington Post, Radio America, Forbes.com, and TED.com, where his “TED talk” has been voted “one of the 15 most inspirational TED talks of all time”. TIME Magazine recently named it one of their "Seven Speeches That Will Make You a Better Leader", and Inc. and Business Insider Magazines have also included it on their lists of the world's "Best Leadership Speeches".

    Rebound Talks Lessons Learned with Sebastian Grossmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 39:08


    Today I'm going to be talking with the co-founder of Rebound and one of my very close friends about everything we've learned from running the Rebound Talks podcast for over 70 episodes.  In this episode, we'll talk about: Motivation Self-love Mental Optimization Brain Hacking  Procrastination and much more

    Moving from Intention to Action with Dr. Lisa Belanger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 38:42


    At the beginning of Lisa's career, she spent countless hours speaking with people with a terminal illness. These conversations and reflections motivated her to study and seek experiences on how to make the most out of life. Lisa is the CEO and founder of ConsciousWorks, a consulting firm that helps everyone from executives to entrepreneurs apply the findings from leading-edge scientific analyses to maximize their mental and physical well-being at work and at home. Lisa is also the founder of a national charity, Knight's Cabin, offering wellness programming to cancer survivors and the author of Inspire Me Well: Finding Motivation to Take Control of Your Health & A Cup of Mindfulness: For the Busy & Restless

    How to Bring Out The Best In Yourself and Others with Dr. Scott Geller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 41:41


    E. Scott Geller, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech, has just completed his 51st year as a faculty member and Director of the Center for Applied Behavior Systems in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech.  Also, he is the co-founder of GellerAC4P, a training/consulting firm dedicated to teaching and spreading the Actively Caring for People (AC4P) Movement worldwide (www.gellerac4p.com). He's also edited or co-authored 53 books that focus on behavior change interventions to improve quality of life on a large scale. Today we are going to be talking about: How to motivate yourself the right way Leadership How to set up environments where people actively care for each other

    Using Food To Heal with Dr. Michael Klaper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 51:46


    Michael A. Klaper is an American physician, vegan health educator, conference and event speaker, and an author. He has written countless books on nutrition, and has appeared in several films related to vegan diet and practice, including Eat This! (2005), Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014), and What the Health (2017). He has also been: A NASA nutrition adviser and on vegan diets for long term space colonists Inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame of the North American Vegetarian Society In the advisory board, and regular contributor to the quarterly publication Naked Food Magazine

    Learning Hacks with Stephen Kosslyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 43:04


    Stephen Kosslyn is an American psychologist, neuroscientist, and expert on the science of learning. Kosslyn is president of Active Learning Sciences, Inc., which helps institutions design active-learning based courses and educational programs. He is also founder and chief academic officer of Foundry College, an online two-year college designed to help working adults develop skills and knowledge that will not be automated in the foreseeable future. Prior to that, Kosslyn was Dean of Social Sciences at Harvard University.

    Everything you need to know about MONEY with Jasmine Birtles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 41:47


    Jasmine Birtles is a TV and radio presenter, director of three companies, author of 38 books, money expert, and stand-up comedian. She is best known as a Money Expert and TV and radio personality who explains complicated money concepts in a way that normal people like you and I can understand.  She is also the founder and editor of the country's best-known money-making website MoneyMagpie.com Today we are going to be talking about how you can completely crush your personal finance goals, how to stay away from FOMO, and the biggest threat facing your financial future. Stay tuned!

    Where Desire Comes From with Luke Burgis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 51:48


    After a brief career in investment banking and private equity, he started his first company at age 23 and was named a “Top 25 Entrepreneur Under 25” by Business Week for growing it into one of the most innovative food access businesses in the country. Luke is also a recognized expert in René Girard's mimetic theory and author of the book Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.

    Design Your Life with Dr. Bill Burnett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 59:41


    Bill is the Executive Director of the Design Program at Stanford. He holds a number of mechanical and design patents, and design awards for a variety of products, including the first “slate” computer. Nowadays, he is the bestselling author of Designing You Life: Build a Life That Works for You, and he teaches a course at Stanford where they teach students how to use design thinking principles to design their ideal life.

    Writing that Heals with Dr. James Pennebaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 37:05


    James Whiting Pennebaker is an American social psychologist who pioneered writing therapy which explains how we can use writing to heal from trauma. He is recognized by the American Psychological Association as one of the top researchers on trauma, disclosure, and health. Today we show you how you can apply this expressive writing technique to:  Heal from trauma  Stop catastrophizing  Become your best self

    Dr. Greene on Morality, Psychopaths, Cooperation, and Deep Pragmatism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 46:10


    Joshua David Greene is an American experimental psychologist, neuroscientist, and philosopher. He is a Professor of Psychology at Harvard University.  Much of his research has focused on the psychology and neuroscience of moral judgment, examining the interplay between emotion and reason in moral dilemmas. He is also the author of Moral tribes: emotion, reason, and the gap between us and them and the co-founder of Give Well Charity.

    What The Best Overall Female Skier In The World Learned About Fear and How To Use It to Your Advantage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 53:43


    Kristen Ulmer (born September 8, 1966) is a former professional extreme skier who was voted by Powder magazine as the best overall female skier in the world. She was known for jumping off up to 70-foot cliffs, throwing flips, and for ski mountaineering feats and because of this she was inducted into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.  Since retiring in 2003 she has been studying with Zen master Genpo Roshi, and credits him as being the inspiration behind her teaching style and work on the subject of fear. Stay tuned to find out what the best woman skier in the world learned about fear and what you should do to use fear as a propelling force to achieve your dreams. 

    Robert Richman on Setting Intentions, The X-Pill, Bitcoin, and The Federal Reserve

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 44:07


    Robert Richman is a culture hacker, and was Culture Strategist at Zappos. He co-created Zappos Insights, an innovative program focused on educating companies on the secrets behind Zappos’ amazing employee culture. Together with CEO Tony Hsieh, Robert built Zappos Insights from a small website to a thriving multi-million dollar business teaching over 25,000 students per year. Through his work, Robert has been helpful for improving the employee culture at hundreds of companies. As one of the world’s authorities on employee culture, Robert is a sought after keynote speaker at conferences around the world and has been hired to teach culture in person at companies like Google, Toyota, and Eli Lilly. He has pioneered a number of innovative techniques to build culture, such as bringing improv comedy to the workplace.

    The 2 Things You Need for Success with Deloitte's Vice Chairman Jay Samit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 52:05


    Jay Samit has developed disruptive solutions for brands like Coca-Cola, Disney, and Microsoft, and he has helped grow multi-billion dollar giants such as LinkedIn and eBay. He has also served as Vice Chairman of Deloitte, Vice President of Sony, and President of ooVoo. On top of all that, he is the best-selling author of two books Disrupt You! Master Personal Transformation, Seize Opportunity, and Thrive in the Era of Endless Innovation and Future Proofing You - Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity, Maximizing Wealth, and Controlling Your Destiny in an Uncertain World. In this interview we talk about his latest book Future Proofing You and the only two things that you need in order to be successful. 

    (PART 2) Amy Dresner on Addiction, Becoming an Author and Taking Accountability for Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 29:25


    Former stand-up comic, recovering drug addict, and “all-around fuckup” those are her words not mine. Amy Dresner is a writer, and author who humorously chronicles her epic ups and downs for thefix which is a recovery themed online publication as well as Addiction.com, Psychology Today, Vice and many other publications. Amy's first book is called My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean. It covers a lot of her personal story and how she went from having it all growing up in Beverly Hills to falling into the grips of addiction.  Today we will be diving into Part Two of Amy’s recovery story and where we focus on her learning outcomes and what she recommends to anyone dealing with addiction or an addictive personality!

    Art, Science, Spirituality, Transcendental Experiences, Unanswerable Questions and Creativity with Dr. Alan Lightman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 49:41


    Dr. Alan Paige Lightman is an American physicist, writer, and social entrepreneur. He has served on the faculties of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is currently a Professor of Humanities at MIT. He is also the author of the international bestseller Einstein's Dreams which has been translated into more than 30 languages and adapted into dozens of independent theatrical and musical productions worldwide. Lightman's novel The Diagnosis was a finalist for the National Book Award. He is also the founder of Harpswell, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance a new generation of women leaders in Southeast Asia.

    Amy Dresner on Addiction, Becoming an Author and Taking Accountability for Your Life (PART 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 34:36


    Former stand-up comic, recovering drug addict, and “all-around fuckup” those are her words not mine. Amy Dresner is a writer, and author who humorously chronicles her epic ups and downs for thefix which is a recovery themed online publication as well as Addiction.com, Psychology Today, Vice and many other publications. Amy's first book is called My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean. It covers a lot of her personal story and how she went from having it all growing up in Beverly Hills to falling into the grips of addiction.  Today we will be diving into Part One of Amy’s recovery story and what she learned along the way!

    Award-Winning Porn Star Stirling Cooper on Porn, Sex, Love, Masculinity, and Mastery in Bed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 49:43


    Stirling is an Award-Winning Porn Star, author, and entrepreneur who is helping thousands of men improve their sex lives and achieve mastery in the bedroom. Today we will be talking about why did Stirling decide to get into porn, what his life is like, tips to be better in bed, his view on lust and love, and what he has learned from having sex with more than 400 women.

    Growing up in the projects, Accountability, and The Truth About Dating with Pro-Boxer Ed Latimore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 37:29


    Edward Latimore is a retired American professional boxer (13-1-1), influencer, and author. He is the author of two great books, Not Caring What Other People Think Is a Superpower: Insights from a Heavyweight Boxer and Sober Letters to My Drunken Self. And he runs an extremely successful self-improvement blog called Mind and Fist. Stay tuned to find out more about Ed’s learnings from growing up in the projects, becoming a pro boxer, relationships, and general self-improvement. 

    Break Your Phone Addiction with Dr. Adam Alter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 41:27


    Adam is the New York Times bestselling author of two books: Irresistible The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked and Drunk Tank Pink The Subconscious Forces that Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave. Adam’s academic research focuses on judgment, decision-making, and social psychology, with a particular interest in the sometimes surprising effects of subtle cues in the environment on human cognition and behavior. Today we are going to be discussing phone addiction, the psychological effects of social media, how to have a healthy relationship with your phone, and the future of the human tec relationship.

    Entrepreneurship, Minimalism, and Travel with Colin Wright

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 39:29


    Colin Wright is an author of 81 books, podcast host of the weekly podcast Let's Know Things, and has an extremely successful blog called exile lifestyle where he writes about living well and travel. Colin has been traveling the world full-time since 2009, and for most of that time, he had his readers vote on what country he would move to next every four months or so.

    The Self Worth Theory: The Key to Understanding and Overcoming procrastination with Nic Voge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 55:06


    Nic directs the Princeton’s McGraw Center’s Learning Programs, including the Undergraduate Learning Program and the Graduate Learning Program. Adopting a socio-cognitive approach informed by self-worth theory and positive psychology, Nic explores the problem of procrastination and how to finally beat it. In this episode we explore motivation, growth vs fixed mindset, procrastination, how to deal with failure and much more.

    Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy with Dr. William Von Hippel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 47:20


    William von Hippel, Ph.D., grew up in Alaska, got his B.A. at Yale and his PhD at the University of Michigan. He is a professor of psychology at the University of Queensland. He has published more than a hundred articles, chapters, and edited books in social psychology. His research has been featured in The New York Times, USA Today, The Economist, the BBC, Le Monde, El Mundo, Der Spiegel, and The Australian. Today we are going to be talking about how evolution has shaped who we are today. Basically, What are our default settings, and how we can utilize them to our advantage.

    All You Need To Know About Bitcoin with Peter McCormack

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 30:19


    Peter McCormack is the host of one of the most famous cryptocurrency podcasts globally, "What bitcoin did," is a twice-weekly Bitcoin podcast where host Peter McCormack interviews experts in the world of Bitcoin development, privacy, investment, and adoption. Established veterans such as Adam Back, Charlie Shrem, and Andreas M. Antonopoulos have shared the WBD mic along with rising stars. The podcast currently has over 800k monthly downloads.

    Speed Reading with Howard Berg The World’s Fastest Reader

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 53:29


    Howard Stephen Berg is recognized as the world’s fastest reader thanks to the cutting edge accelerated learning techniques he developed, he is listed in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records for reading more than 25,000 words or around 50 pages a minute with a comprehension rate of about 90%.  His brain-based learning strategies have been hailed as a major breakthrough in publications like Forbes, Selling, Men’s Health, Red Book, and Bottom Line Magazine. He is the author of the book Super Reading Secrets and his course “Mega Speed Reading,” grossed over $65,000,000, and established him as a leader in brain-based learning.

    All You Need to Know About Investing with Millionaire Teacher Andrew Hallam

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 46:28


    Andrew Hallam became a millionaire at a very early age off a teacher's salary! He is also the international best-selling author of Millionaire Teacher, The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School and Millionaire Expat: How To Build Wealth Living Overseas.  Listen to learn where you should be investing your money and what get-rich-quick schemes you should be avoiding! You don't have to be a millionaire to start killing your financial adversities!

    A Guide to Ayahuasca with a Master Shaman Hamilton Souther

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 51:12


    Maestro Hamilton Souther is one of the most pre-eminent Western born Ayahuasqueros in the world. He is the founder of Blue Morpho Retreats, has written two books about his experiences, and is a 20-year veteran of over 4000 Ayahuasca ceremonies. Today we will learn: what it's like to learn shamanism from the greatest masters in history, why plants have a place in a medicalised modern world, what sort of life a full time shaman lives in the jungle, Hamilton's full length description of how plant medicines work and much more...

    Do we see reality as it is? | Donald Hoffman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 73:33


    Donald D. Hoffman, a professor of cognitive science at the University of California, Irvine. Hoffman has spent the past three decades studying perception, artificial intelligence, evolutionary game theory and the brain, and his conclusion is a dramatic one: The world presented to us by our perceptions is nothing like reality. What’s more, he says, we have evolution itself to thank for this magnificent illusion, as it maximizes evolutionary fitness by driving truth to extinction.

    Renée DiResta on Conspiracy Theories, Russian Trolls, Alternate Realities, and Social Media Algorithms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 43:56


    Renée DiResta is the technical research manager at Stanford Internet Observatory where she investigates  the spread of malign narratives across social networks, and assists policymakers in devising responses to the problem. Renee has studied influence operations and computational propaganda in the context of pseudoscience conspiracies, terrorist activity, and state-sponsored information warfare, and has advised Congress, the State Department, and other academic, civil society, and business organizations on the topic.  You might know her from her contributions in the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg, Yale Review, Forbes, Buzzfeed, The Economist, and many more. Or from her appearances in Joe Rogan, Sam Harris, and the famous documentary The Social Dilemma.

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