Podcasts about status game

What if everything we experience is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves? In this episode, Oliver sits down with one of his intellectual heroes. Will Storr, bestselling author of The Science of Storytelling, The Status Game and now A Story is a Deal to explore how stories define our reality, shape our decisions, and influence human behavior. Will explains why humans live in two worlds, the world of survival and the world of story, and how understanding this duality can transform the way we communicate, lead, and persuade. From the evolutionary origins of storytelling to the impact of identity and status, he unpacks why narratives are the foundation of human success.Packed with fascinating insights, psychological research, and real-world examples, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to harness the power of storytelling. Check out more about Will Storr's latest book on his substack https://willstorr.substack.com/ Make sure you're subscribed to the Speak Like a CEO newsletter to become a top 1% communicator: https://eoipsocommunications.com/newsletter/Do you want to speak with confidence, inspire your team, and accelerate your career? You can now join the Speak Like a CEO Academy and work with Oliver over the next 90 days to become a top 1% communicator and transform your career.https://speaklikeaceoacademy.com/

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Welcome to an interview with the author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, Alison Fragale. In her book, Alison addresses the recurring questions from high powered and early career women alike: How do women thread the needle of kindness and competence in the workplace? How can women earn credit for their accomplishments, negotiate better, and navigate complex office politics without losing the goodwill of their peers?   Alison Fragale is the Mary Farley Ames Lee Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School. As a research psychologist, award-winning professor, international keynote speaker, and author, she is on a mission to help others — especially women — use behavioral science to work and live better. Her scholarship has been published in the most prestigious academic journals in her field and featured in prominent media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Boston Globe, and Inc. She lives in Chicago with her husband and three children, who are all named after professional athletes. For more information, visit AlisonFragale.com.   Get Alison's book here: https://shorturl.at/uPfaJ Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

“Life is a game. There's no way to understand the human world without first understanding this. Everyone alive is playing a game whose hidden rules are built into us and that silently directs our thoughts, beliefs and actions. This game is inside us. It is us. We can't help but play.” So begins The Status Game by acclaimed science writer Will Storr. He continues: “We play for status, if only subtly, with every social interaction, every contribution we make to work, love or family life and every internet post. We play with how we dress, how we speak and what we believe. … Life is not a journey towards a perfect destination. It's a game that never ends. And it's the very worst of us.” Does it have to be? We may not be able to quit the status game, but Will says we can learn to play it better. In this episode, he explains how. (This conversation first aired in October 2022.)

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 490, featuring an interview with the author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, Alison Fragale. In her book, Alison addresses the recurring questions from high powered and early career women alike: How do women thread the needle of kindness and competence in the workplace? How can women earn credit for their accomplishments, negotiate better, and navigate complex office politics without losing the goodwill of their peers?   Alison Fragale is the Mary Farley Ames Lee Distinguished Scholar of Organizational Behavior at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Kenan-Flagler Business School. As a research psychologist, award-winning professor, international keynote speaker, and author, she is on a mission to help others — especially women — use behavioral science to work and live better. Her scholarship has been published in the most prestigious academic journals in her field and featured in prominent media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Financial Times, Boston Globe, and Inc. She lives in Chicago with her husband and three children, who are all named after professional athletes. For more information, visit AlisonFragale.com.   Get Alison's book here: https://shorturl.at/uPfaJ Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo  

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One of my favourite writers, Will Storr, is on the show to explain the psychology behind virtue signalling, and how we try to be dominant, successful or virtuous to gain status within our tribes.  Get The Status Game here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Status-Game-Will-Storr/dp/0008354634 Visit his website: http://willstorr.com  _____________ Visit ExpressVPN.com/HERETICS, and get three extra months for free! _____________ Get my book The Psychology of Secrets: https://amzn.to/3Wo5p7U  Listen to our extra content: http://andrewgold.locals.com  Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Storr is a Journalist and Award-Winning Author of The Status Game, Selfie, The Heretics and the Science of Story Telling. If you are low-status, you are more 4x more likely to die early. Status is proven to be more important than diet or exercise for health outcomes.. Status is not just a modern phenomenon; it's a fundamental part of the human experience, existing long before our current society. As writer Will Storr explains, the need for status and respect from others is not merely a luxury—it's an essential psychological and biological requirement for humans to thrive. He calls it the original currency. Throughout history, status hierarchies have existed in animal societies, serving as a means to organise social life and prevent constant conflict. From our tribal ancestors to modern civilization, the desire for status has deeply shaped human behavior and social structures. But despite its importance, the topic of status often makes people feel uneasy. While discussions about connection and belonging are more comfortable, status remains a somewhat taboo subject. It's this discomfort that has perhaps led to fewer books being written about this universal human drive. However, Storr's work aims to shed light on this fundamental aspect of the human condition, unraveling its complexities and unveiling its significance in our lives. Also, join us to hear about the psychology of cults, why architechts are the most illusive modern day cult, Will's experience from going undercover following Neo-Nazi's to understand the madness of groupthink and his experiences of David Irving the infamous holocaust denier. Will's books: The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It https://amzn.to/41R6rsL Selfie: How the West Became Self-Obsessed https://amzn.to/41cJ2BL The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human, and How to Tell Them Better https://amzn.to/3ohtxKo Signup to my Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/developmentbydavid⁠ SPONSORS: Vybey (code DBYD for 15%) - https://vybey.co.uk/?shpxid=fd5d5aab-fd5f-48d9-bf37-b58aa4317f25West Coast Motors - https://www.wcmotors.co.uk/

For centuries, philosophers and scholars have described human behaviour in terms of sex, power and money. In The Status Game, bestselling author Will Storr radically turns this thinking on its head by arguing that it is our irrepressible craving for status that ultimately defines who we are.From the era of the hunter-gatherer to today, when we exist as workers in the globalised economy and citizens of online worlds, the need for status has always been wired into us. A wealth of research shows that how much of it we possess dramatically affects not only our happiness and wellbeing but also our physical health – and without sufficient status, we become more ill, and live shorter lives. It's an unconscious obsession that drives the best and worst of us: our innovation, arts and civilisation as well as our murders, wars and genocides. But why is status such an all-consuming prize? What happens if it's taken away from us? And how can our unquenchable thirst for it explain cults, moral panics, conspiracy theories, the rise of social media and the ‘culture wars' of today?On a breathtaking journey through time and culture, The Status Game offers a sweeping rethink of human psychology that will change how you see others – and how you see yourself (Harper Collins).Jack met Will at Parrillan in Borough Yards, London.Follow and subscribe to The Booking Club:Twitter/X: @bookingclubpodInstagram: @bookingclubpodTikTok: @bookingclubpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the unseen hurdles of homeschooling through the eyes of Heidi Christianson and Tatiana Fallon, seasoned veterans who've been where you are now. From the initial jitters fueled by fear to the multifaceted demands on your wallet, heart, and time, homeschooling is no small feat. Yet, it's one of the most rewarding journeys you can embark on. Dive into a compelling conversation about the transformative power of homeschooling done right, guided by the principles of the Leadership Education and LEMI. This isn't just about hitting the books—it's about nurturing character, competence, and a lifelong passion for learning. Learn how the backbone of a successful homeschooling experience lies in the strength of family and community ties, setting the stage for your child's future achievements. Ready to transform your homeschooling journey from overwhelming to empowering? Let's dive in. LINKS Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It by Will Storr The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World by Simon Winchester The Chosen by Chaim Potok Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 00:00 Introduction to Homeschooling Challenges and Solutions00:39 The Role of Fear in Starting Homeschooling02:33 Transitioning from Fear to a Love of Learning02:51 Personal Homeschooling Stories and Decisions03:47 The Ideal Approach to Homeschooling04:58 Embracing Leadership Education for Homeschooling06:19 The Power of Learning Through Fun and Projects08:58 The Importance of Loving to Learn14:35 Navigating the Status Game in Education27:44 Preparing Kids for an Uncertain Future35:51 Exploring the Impact of Leadership Education36:46 The Role of Family and Community in Leadership41:19 Personal Stories of Leadership and Family Dynamics46:08 The Importance of Reading Classics and Building Community46:17 LEMI's Mission and the Value of Homeschooling53:16 The Transformative Power of Teaching and Learning01:10:09 Concluding Thoughts on Leadership Education and Its Broader Impact

On Episode 22 of Chiclets Game Notes, NYC was hit with an earthquake and there's a solar eclipse happing in a few days…what is going on? But back to hockey, the guys break down the insanity of the Rangers vs Devils line brawl, the race for the Eastern Conference Wild Card, and also bring you some great Show/Minzies topics. Lastly, Murls breaks down the weekend slate of games. $EBR

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.louiseperry.co.ukMy guest today is Geoffrey Miller, evolutionary psychologist, associate professor of psychology at the University of New Mexico, and author of many books, including (most recently) 'Virtue Signaling: Essays on Darwinian Politics & Free Speech'. We spoke about how consumerist culture limits fertility, the status games that parents play with their children, how the blank slate view of human nature makes parenting more difficult, and why it's adaptive to lie to ourselves about our true motivations.  In the extended part of the episode, we spoke about whether polyamory only works for a subset of the elite, and debated the merits of its normalisation. 

Episode Description On this episode of the podcast Shawn is joined by MtM Contributor and MtM Diamond moderator Benjy Harmon. Shawn & Benjy dive deep into why you may want to rethink your hotel elite strategy, why Hyatt may be overrated and a cool little place you can visit on your next stop into DFW.

Do you struggle with perfectionism? Do you always feel that you are not achieving enough? Or doing enough? Or being enough?Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I'll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today's clip is from episode 354 of the podcast with award-winning journalist and author of the bestselling book ‘The Status Game', Will Storr.Will argues that as humans, we're programmed to compare ourselves to others – and to care about how we stack up.In this clip, we discuss why perfectionism is becoming a modern epidemic and how we can start to overcome it.Thanks to our sponsor https://www.drinkag1.com/livemoreSupport the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.Find out more about my NEW Journal here https://drchatterjee.com/journalShow notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/354Follow me on instagram.com/drchatterjeeFollow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjeeFollow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For years, Agnes Callard has been on a mission to take ethical philosophy out of the ivory tower. She examines everyday human experiences — jockeying for status, navigating jealousy, marriage — with dazzling detail, publishing regularly in mainstream publications. And she tries to live by her philosophy, too, even if it violates social conventions, as many discovered when The New Yorker published a provocative profile of Callard last year. We recorded this conversation in May 2021, before the New Yorker article drew attention to the details of her home life. (She lives with both her husband and her ex-husband.) But after our episode with Rhaina Cohen about imagining relationships more expansively, we thought it would be interesting to revisit Callard, who has spent so much time dissecting the dynamics and ethics of different relationships and their possibilities.Mentioned:“Who Wants to Play the Status Game?” by Agnes Callard, The Point“Against Advice,” by Agnes Callard, The Point“The Other Woman,” by Agnes Callard, The Point“Parenting and Panic,” by Agnes Callard, The Point"Aspiration" by Agnes CallardBook Recommendations:"Tolstoy: A Russian Life" by Rosamund Bartlett"Pessoa: A Biography" by Richard Zenith"Augustine of Hippo" by Peter Brown“Real Death” by Mount EerieThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” is produced by Annie Galvin, Jeff Geld and Rogé Karma; fact-checking by Michelle Harris; original music by Isaac Jones; mixing by Jeff Geld, audience strategy by Shannon Busta. Special thanks to Kristin Lin.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2603: Nick Maggiulli of OfDollarsAndData.com delves into the intricacies of the status game, emphasizing its relative nature across different communities and fields. He urges readers to wisely choose their status games, warning of the potential pitfalls of obsessing over wealth, beauty, or fame. Maggiulli advocates for diversifying one's sources of status to avoid the stress of maintaining a singular identity and the relentless pursuit of superiority in one field. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/choose-your-status-game-wisely/ Quotes to ponder: "Whatever status game you choose in life ultimately determines what you optimize for." "Status is relative to the context in which it is being evaluated." "The way out is building a solid foundation of status in multiple things." Episode references: "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" by Robert Sapolsky: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2603: Nick Maggiulli of OfDollarsAndData.com delves into the intricacies of the status game, emphasizing its relative nature across different communities and fields. He urges readers to wisely choose their status games, warning of the potential pitfalls of obsessing over wealth, beauty, or fame. Maggiulli advocates for diversifying one's sources of status to avoid the stress of maintaining a singular identity and the relentless pursuit of superiority in one field. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/choose-your-status-game-wisely/ Quotes to ponder: "Whatever status game you choose in life ultimately determines what you optimize for." "Status is relative to the context in which it is being evaluated." "The way out is building a solid foundation of status in multiple things." Episode references: "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" by Robert Sapolsky: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2603: Nick Maggiulli of OfDollarsAndData.com delves into the intricacies of the status game, emphasizing its relative nature across different communities and fields. He urges readers to wisely choose their status games, warning of the potential pitfalls of obsessing over wealth, beauty, or fame. Maggiulli advocates for diversifying one's sources of status to avoid the stress of maintaining a singular identity and the relentless pursuit of superiority in one field. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/choose-your-status-game-wisely/ Quotes to ponder: "Whatever status game you choose in life ultimately determines what you optimize for." "Status is relative to the context in which it is being evaluated." "The way out is building a solid foundation of status in multiple things." Episode references: "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" by Robert Sapolsky: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 426... Call it a Thanksgiving special. A brand new unreleased tune sent in by Al Pist from their legendary Connecticut punk band The Pist! Stay tuned and stay PIST for a new release from them soon!  As DD mentions, also check out Izzy's interview with Al from The Pist. Plenty of newer Punk as usual you can find on Bandcamp. A midweek Thanksgiving special coming up from the Mad Ax as well. Stay tuned, Punx!! Thanks for the support, and happy holidays (more good stuff on our YouTube playlist) from the BGP! Enjoy!Listen to Episode 426: (scroll for set list)On ARCHIVE.On Apple or Google Podcasts, hit "play."On blogspot, play it below:Listen to The Brothers Grim Punkcast:ARCHIVE.Org - hear/download past episodesPUNK ROCK DEMONSTRATION - Wednesdays 7 p.m. PSTRIPPER RADIO - Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m. PSTApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsContact Brothers Grim Punk:brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com - In a punk band? Send us your music! Want us to make you a punk song? Email us some lyrics!@Punkbot138 on Instagram@BrosGrimPunk on XMore Punk Music:Bandcamp - Follow us and download our albums: Brothers Grim Punk, Fight Music, and more!YouTube - tons of punk playlists, from Anarchy to Zombies!Screaming (hungry) Punk...Uppåt 0:58 Dissekerad Screaming Death split Destruct/Scarecrow/Dissekerad/Rat Cage Bunker Punks D&T Omnicide 1:51 Destruct Screaming Death split The Agreement 1:08 Scarecrow Screaming Death split Blitz Raid Bombers 1:57 Rat Cage Screaming Death splitThanks Friends! (bkgrd) 3:30 The Stupid Stupid Henchmen Chill Out And Die Later.. P.I.S.T. 3:13 The Pist from upcoming The Pist is RisenTurkeyneck 1:00    REO Speedealer REO Speedealer Royalty RecordsLost Indian 1:49 Seein Red Direct Action Profits Over People 1:14 Seein Red Seeinred split Framtid UK takin over 0:42 DEAD MEAT 1987 demo-unreleased lp Thank You 1:04    Romantic Gorilla Various Artists Spazz & Romantic Gorilla split Cold Turkey 1:20 Ahumado Granujo Sonic Cathedrals Vol. CXXIV ACxDC Constipated 0:37 Nobodys Greatasstits Thanks for Nothing (bkgrd) 3:13 Negative XP Sophomore The Hills Are Dead Recs Forced Motherhood    1:30    ARSÉNÏCØ    V/A Crust Punk 2023 D​-​BEATING Vol​.4 Feed Them With Shit 1:53    VILENESS    V/A Crust Punk 2023 D​-​BEATING Vol​.4 Unlawful Assembly WI  Bleed 4:59 NECRON 9 DEMO II  Cleveland Macro Passive Aggression Confession 1:26 Self Checkout Now What? CS NY Abandoned 1:34 RASKOL RASKOL - TESTIMONY Wasting Prayers on a Fucked Up System 1:03 DIS-TANK Wasted Prayers on a Fucked Up System Uncle Sham 1:29 Anti-Machine EP Santa Ana Goverment Cheese 1:09 P.O.X. 2019 demo I Hate Old Folks 1:33 Screeching Weasel Thank You Very Little [Disc 1]Thank You (bkgrd) 3:32 Jiheart We're Still Pissed!!! vol. 4 Nuke the Family 1:29 Brothers Grim Punk One Small Step For Punk... Life 1:21 DJINN RELAPSE Meat & Potatoes 1:13 Fear Have Another Beer With Fear_Sector 2 Recs No Thanks 1:15 SHARK ATTACK Discography Hey... Thanks For Pointing Out My Flaws 0:36 Machine Gun Romantics Everything So Far TX_ 625 ThrashThanks For The Memories, Now Fuck Right Off    0:42    NO FUCKS GIVEN    Owlripper Recordings Comp7 - Prowling For The Blasts #2Thanks, but, No Thanks 1:39 Vapo-Rats Mischief Thank You, Come Again 0:53 PUNCH Eyeless EP Thank You 1:12 ABORTION THE TRUTH HURTS Thanks But No Thank You 1:16 Skankshot Skankshot Thank You Friends (bkgrd) 3:07 Big Star Sounds Of The Seventies KC Dirt Bag Distro Wine Moms 1:33 Class Act Status Game

Pendant des siècles, les philosophes et les savants ont décrit le comportement humain en termes de sexe, de pouvoir et d'argent. Dans « The Status Game », l'auteur à succès Will Storr renverse radicalement cette pensée en soutenant que c'est notre désir irrépressible de statut qui définit finalement qui nous sommes. Que se passe-t-il s'il nous est enlevé ? Et comment notre soif inextinguible de Statut peut-elle expliquer les cultes, les paniques morales, les théories du complot, l'essor des médias sociaux et les 'guerres culturelles' d'aujourd'hui ?

Welcome to the Unwind podcast, where we begin our new series with bestselling author Will Storr. Will is renowned for his captivating insights into society and human behavior, and his latest book, "The Status Game," is truly transformative.Throughout his illustrious career, Will has explored topics like irrational beliefs in "Will Storr vs. The Supernatural" and the perils of social media in "Selfie: How We All Became So Self-Obsessed and What It's Doing to Us." In this interview, we delve into "The Status Game," which offers a fresh perspective on human behavior by highlighting our inherent, often subconscious, drive for status. Will's revelations show that our pursuit of status significantly shapes our preferences and daily actions, making this book a truly influential exploration of the universal craving for status. Join us as we delve into the captivating world of human behavior through the lens of status with a brilliant author who will expand your understanding of human nature and the intricate role of status in our lives.Find Will: Website: https://www.thescienceofstorytelling.com/Buy his books: https://www.thescienceofstorytelling.com/booksInstagram: @williamstorrTwitter: @wstorrFind Poppy:Instagram: @poppyjamieBook: https://amzn.eu/d/i3E7M0b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an interview with Will Storr about his book The Status Game, which was named a book of the year by The Times and was recently championed on Joe Rogan's podcast. Will is my friend and former features editor. We started off talking about how he got into journalism, his early Gonzo-influenced magazine work at Loaded, and how he shifted into becoming an award-winning journalist for broadsheets. We also talked about his other books, including The Science of Storytelling, which is about how and why people tell stories; we talked about when he went undercover with Nazis; about writing in the dark; and about working out how much he should be present in his books.You can buy Will's books here: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/will-storrWill recommended Tom Kizzia's Pilgrim's Wilderness:https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/pilgrim-s-wilderness-a-true-story-of-faith-and-madness-on-the-alaska-frontier-tom-kizzia/4407020?ean=9780307587831And my books are here: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/andrew-hankinsonThanks for listening.

In this final sharing of Will Storr's book, The Status Game, I give a glimpse into the tyranny of the cousins, people amongst us who seek to correct behavior in ways that should sound familiar.  Watch what you say in this Episode 231: The Status Goldfish. Find the Show Notes at: https://attackadspodcast.blogspot.com/2023/10/episode-231-ssg-status-goldfish.html

This episode examines some of the attractions for Americans and others to go to certain regions of the world. We look at some of the causations of this Behavior when it comes to dating and the pursuit of status and recognition to shame others in their home country. We take a behind the scenes look at some of the other aspects associated with this phenomenon. Also, we look at some of the people that are leaving those environments to get a better understanding of what is actually being faced under the facade of equality. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romantictruth/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/romantictruth/support

In this episode we welcome back author Will Storr whose new book, The Status Game, feels like required reading for anyone confused, curious, or worried about how politics, cults, conspiracy theories communities, social media, religious fundamentalism, polarization, and extremism are affecting us - everywhere, on and offline, across cultures, and across the world.What is The Status Game? It's our primate propensity to perpetually pursue points that will provide a higher level of regard among the people who can (if we provoked such a response) take those points away. And deeper still, it's the propensity to, once we find a group of people who regularly give us those points, care about what they think more than just about anything else.In the interview, we discuss our inescapable obsession with reputation and why we are deeply motivated to avoid losing this game through the fear of shame, ostracism, embarrassment, and humiliation while also deeply motivated to win this game by earning what will provide pride, fame, adoration, respect, and status.Will Storr's Website: https://willstorr.comHow Minds Change: www.davidmcraney.com/howmindschangehomeShow Notes: www.youarenotsosmart.comNewsletter: https://davidmcraney.substack.comPatreon: http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmart

It is a natural human response to want to be recognized for who we are and for what we contribute. This is easy to observe. Just look at a small child who does something to be helpful or obedient. When their parent recognizes and praises their behavior, their face beams with delight! While it is positive and nurturing to praise growth and maturity, we also need to be wary. As with anything else that provokes goodness in our sinful world, the simplicity of building another up can be misrepresented and funneled into the ever-growing competition for status among our peers. Now it's no longer about building up, it is all about establishing our place in the pecking order and fighting our way to be higher up on that ladder. This is NOT a new phenomenon as the Bible has MUCH to say about avoiding it!

Yes, we humans are obsessed with playing games.  They're harmless fun, giving winners some bragging rights; in that way they resemble the most important game we play, the Status Game.  I discuss this Greatest Game in Episode 227: The Games of Our Lives. Find the Show Notes at: https://attackadspodcast.blogspot.com/2023/07/episode-227-games-of-our-lives.html

Will Storr (award-winning UK journalist and author) writes about humans in fun ways, and goes to lengths to do this, including joining holocaust denier David Irving (undercover) on holiday. His books The Heretics, and Selfie, are about how self-obsession changed the culture.Will's latest book is The Status Game and it argues that “Everyone alive is playing a game whose hidden rules are built into us and that silently directs our thoughts, beliefs and actions. This game is inside us. It is us.” Will chats through how his thesis can explain the rise of Nazi Germany, how the world might deal with dangerous humiliated men (Putin, Trump, gun massacrists) and how it can produce more empathy in the world.​I mention my WILD episode with Mary Ann Sieghart, author of The Authority Gap which you can listen to here.The Status Game is available to purchase now.Join Will on Twitter and read more about his work via his website.If you need to know a bit more about me… head to my "about" page.For more such conversations subscribe to my Substack newsletter, it's where I interact the most!Get your copy of my book, This One Wild and Precious LifeLet's connect on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's conversation is with Will Storr. Will is an award winning author and journalist. Expect to learn why status matters so much and why it can be viewed as a human currency, and how this evolved from our ancestors to modern day. Will shares how to gain status, the perks and upsides, the potentially devastating effects of losing status, and even how status links to social media and cancel culture. I'm very grateful for the direction the show is going in and getting to have conversations like these with authors of books I love and learned from is amazing. It's been great to play the status game to some extent and see the metrics going in a positive direction so please do keep supporting the show, leave a 5 star rating on apple podcasts or spotify and share this episode with a friend who you would enjoy it Connect with Will: Website - https://willstorr.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/wstorr Connect with Col: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/col.cambro/ Email List - https://mailchi.mp/548e38ba5942/colincambro Support me: buymeacoffee.com/ColCamBro

How do you determine how you understand yourself? How do you choose the people you are attracted to and who are your friends? There could be many different answers to those questions. My guest today is Mark Bradford and he says that the answers are based on “status”. He explains this in his Status Game, book series and we're going to talk about his thoughts on this show. Join us, see what you think, and feel free to share your thoughts.

Join The Voices Of War exclusive community by subscribing today. Connect our private feed with your favourite pod-catcher at https://thevoicesofwar.supercast.com/ As a former refugee and migrant, I can appreciate that even a few dollars per month might be too much to spare on a podcast. If you are in this situation and cannot afford a subscription, please email me as I have an alternate solution for you. Any universities or other educational establishments need only email me and I will share the full file with them of any episodes they wish to use. ---- Today, I spoke with Will Storr, who is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in titles such as The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The New Yorker and The New York Times. He is the author of six critically acclaimed books, including ‘Selfie: How the West became self-obsessed', ‘The Heretics: Adventures with the enemies of science', as well as the Sunday Times Bestseller ‘The Science of Storytelling'. He also recently published the book 'The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It' and he joins me today to explore how status influences our behaviour, relationships, and how it contributes to so much of what's good as well as bad in our world. Some of the topics we covered are: The Significance of Status: Understanding Its Purpose and Implications Dominance, Virtue, and Success: The Three Types of Status Games You Need to Know Cultural Influence on Status Games: Why Understanding Culture is Key Influencing Social Groups: The Importance of Understanding their Culture and Status Dynamics The Impact of Status on Physical and Psychological Wellbeing: What You Need to Know Status Loss and Suicide Ideation: Understanding the Correlation Genocide and National Status Loss: Examining the Link Status in Culture Wars: Brexit, Trump, and the Role of Status Games The Use of Status Games by Cultural Elites Geopolitics and Status: Understanding Their Interconnection Escaping Status Games: Is It Possible? Playing a Hierarchy of Status Games: Why It Matters and How to Do It

What does the word status mean to you? For most of us, it probably brings up ideas of wealth, celebrity or material possessions. But could it be something much more meaningful and central to who we are as humans? Today's guest believes status is simply about being of value, and it underpins so much of what we choose to do in life, impacting the way that we feel but also having significant implications for our health. Will Storr is an award-winning journalist whose writings have appeared in The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The New Yorker and the New York Times. He's also the author of 6 critically acclaimed books including Selfie, The Science of Storytelling and his latest book, The Status Game, which is all about our social position and how we use it. In this conversation, Will argues that as humans, we're programmed to compare ourselves to others – and to care about how we stack up. He explains that status is actually our social standing, based upon how valuable we are to those around us. Will also shares the 3 types of status game we all play; the 3 ways in which we try to be of value to those around us. I think that throughout this conversation, you will start to identify which of those status games you have previously played and which ones you are currently playing in your own life. We also discuss the relationship between status and health, the link between growing rates of perfectionism and rising rates of mental health problems like anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders - and Will also talks about the importance of having multiple sources of status and how becoming aware of this, led to him becoming a volunteer for Samaritans - something which has enhanced his life immeasurably. Ultimately, Will explains that we are not supposed to win the status game, just to play it. And he makes the powerful case, that simply knowing this fact, can make life feel a lot easier. This really is a thought-provoking conversation and one that I am hopeful will have you reflecting on your life and viewing it through a different lens. I hope you enjoy listening.Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.Thanks to our sponsors:https://www.athleticgreens.com/livemorehttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemorehttps://www.boncharge.com/livemoreShow notes https://drchatterjee.com/354DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goal-setting is essential for personal and professional growth, helping individuals clarify their priorities, stay focused, and achieve success. We are pleased to welcome guests Samantha Lamas and Danielle Labotka to help us unpack the topic of goal-setting and how it relates to finance. Samantha Lamas is a Senior Behavioural Researcher at Morningstar and a recipient of the Montgomery-Warschauer Award for her research in financial planning. Her work centres on investor engagement and the factors that influence an individual's decisions when it comes to investing and managing their finances. As a Behavioral Scientist at Morningstar, Danielle Labotka examines the impact of various cognitive and linguistic factors on investors' financial decisions. Her research involves studying investors' behaviours, preferences, and attitudes in both everyday and financial planning situations. In our conversation with Samantha and Danielle, we gain insights into financial behaviour and decision-making, the biggest barriers to goal-setting, what deeper goals are, and how to focus on them. Then, we speak to Mark McGrath, who is licensed in insurance, holds several professional designations, including a Chartered Investment Manager and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and has more than a decade of experience in the industry. Mark tells us the emotional story about his dad, what motivated him to share his experience, and why you need to start thinking about retirement now. Finally, we review a past episode with Dennis Moseley Williams, a book from Will Storr, and go through feedback from the Rational Reminder community. Tune in now! Content Warning: Some of the discussion in this episode is about suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts about self-harm, help is available. In Canada: 1.833.456.4566 or at https://suicideprevention.ca/resources/   Key Points From This Episode:   •    How we became acquainted with the Morningstar team and background about our guests. (0:02:29) •    An outline of the common obstacles faced in identifying the correct goals, and how it impacts financial advisors. (0:06:08) •    Danielle explains the approach used to analyze qualitative data and how the results compared to the Rational Reminder findings. (0:09:07) •    How the goals identified changed as respondents progressed through the survey, and insights gained from the process. (0:11:23) •    The main takeaway from the analysis of how people should approach goal-setting and how financial advisors can leverage the research findings. (0:17:53) •    Outline of current gaps and what is the next step for behavioural research. (0:20:59) •    Find out what compelled Mark to share the tweet about his dad and he takes us through the story. (0:23:00) •    How the experience regarding his dad has influenced his work as a financial advisor. (0:40:50) •    Mark shares how the experience has impacted his approach to life. (0:42:25) •    A final takeaway message that Mark has for listeners. (0:44:23) •    Highlights and key takeaways from a past episode with Dennis Moseley Williams. (0:45:52) •    This week's book review of The Status Game, and why it is a must-read. (0:48:44) •    Research findings concerning macro socio-economic status and work ethic. (0:54:03) •    We discuss interesting news and events, riskless assets, the advantages of Twitter, and the latest reviews for the show. (0:57:05)     Participate in our Community Discussion about this Episode: https://community.rationalreminder.ca/t/episode-245-deeper-goals-and-retiring-with-purpose-discussion-thread/22660 Book From Today's Episode: The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It — https://amzn.to/40vVLix Links From Today's Episode: Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582.  Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/ Shop Merch — https://shop.rationalreminder.ca/ Join the Community — https://community.rationalreminder.ca/ Follow us on Twitter — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind Follow us on Instagram — @rationalreminder Benjamin on Twitter — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix Cameron on Twitter — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore Samantha Lamas on Twitter — https://twitter.com/SamanthaLamas4 Mark McGrath on Twitter — https://twitter.com/MarkMcGrathCFP Samantha Lamas on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/slamas/ Mark McGrath on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmcgrathcfp/ 'Mining for Goals' — http://static.fmgsuite.com/media/documents/8b5abbe8-0bf5-4321-9a4a-e04a82a11597.pdf

Bomani Jones Talks Tom Brady, Kyrie Irving Trade, Lebron's GOAT Status, Game Theory + MoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#VN 174 🎙4 februarie 2023 cu Dragoș Pătraru Lumea de azi, așa cum e construită ea, ne oferă constant simboluri și imagini pe care ar trebui să le urmărim ca să câștigăm jocul de statut despre care vorbește Will Storr în cartea The Status Game: să fii mai slab, mai fericit, mai deștept, să ai cariera asta, să o ai pe cealaltă, să ai atâtea like-uri sau atâtea share-uri. Adevărul e că nimeni nu câștigă vreodată jocul ăsta al statutului. E imposibil de câștigat. Așa că cel mai bun lucru pe care l-am putea face ar fi să nu căutăm o victorie finală, ci doar să facem pași mici pe un drum către mai bine, să facem pași mici în direcția bună pentru noi și pentru cei din jur. În episodul 174 din podcastul Vocea Nației: Ideile despre cum ar trebui să arătăm, să vorbim, să ne purtăm, sunt profund modelate de culturile în care trăim, de societatea în care trăim, de ceea ce vedem în jurul nostru. Vrem să fim importanți, vrem să fim acceptați și vrem ca cei din jur să ne recunoască valoarea. Vrem atenție. Iar ca să o obținem, o să ne chinuim să arătăm exact ca modelul standard al omului perfect. Nu ai voie să greșești. Școala nu îți permite să greșești. Mediul online nu îți permite să greșești. Dacă greșești, nu mai poți fi „erou”. Competiția e doar între avataruri. Când închidem avatarurile, povestea se schimbă. Dacă nu ar fi așa, nu ar funcționa nimic în jurul nostru. Cărți menționate: The Status Game – Will Storr Selfie – Will Storr The Road to Character – David Brooks Mintea Moralistă – Jonathan Haidt

[Audio is choppy only in the first few minutes, after that it gets better] What is a Status Game? How do people react and cope with losing status games? And how do we win the Status Game? Find this out and much more in our interview with Will Storr!---------------------------------Do you want to see more interviews and be the first to hear about upcoming guests? Follow us here: * Website: http://roomfordiscussion.com * Facebook: http://facebook.com/RoomforDiscussion *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roomfordiscussion * Twitter: http://twitter.com/Room4Discussion

Meg went through the shows social media and found some old embarrassing posts/statuses.. they all had to guess who would have posted it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist and author Will Storr explains how status influences everything we do. Whether consciously or subconsciously, we all seek to be of value and feel accepted. Author Chuck Thompson says today's status ideals have shifted; status is not reflected in the clothes you wear, but more about what you do for society.  

Looks, Money, Status, Game Or Attention - Which Matters MOST To Secure Modern Women? Free Agent Lifestyle YouTube Channel Coach Greg Adams YouTube Channel

​@Banyen Books & Sound converses with Will Storr on his new book, The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It.​ @Will Storr is an award-winning writer. His work has appeared in the Guardian, Sunday Times, New Yorker and The New York Times. He is the author of five critically acclaimed books, most recently the Sunday Times bestseller, The Science of Storytelling. @willstorrwillstorr.com

Don't forget to share, rate, and subscribe to Through Conversations Podcast for more conversations with the most brilliant minds.The Times called Will's newest book, The Status Game, “Excellent… perhaps his best”. We discuss The Status Game in length and explore how we are built to play social status games and find out why are they important for our well-being.Will Storr is an award-winning writer. He's the author of six critically acclaimed books, including the novel The Hunger and The Howling of Killian Lone and the Sunday Times bestseller The Science of Storytelling. His journalism has appeared in titles such as The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The New Yorker and The New York Times. His prizes include a National Press Club award for excellence and the AFM award for Best Investigative Journalism. His work on sexual violence against men earned the Amnesty International Award and a One World Press Award. He's also been presented with the AIB Award for Best Investigative Documentary for his BBC radio series.He teaches popular storytelling classes in London and has been invited to present his Science of Storytelling workshop all over the world. He's an in-demand ghostwriter whose books have spent months at the top of the Sunday Times bestseller chart and have sold more than two million copies.Follow Will on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wstorrWill's Website: https://willstorr.com/Grab a copy of The Status Game here.---Highlights:0:00 Intro0:33 Playing the Status Games4:06 Seeking Status is part of our DNA7:06 Conscious and Subconscious Games of Life11:10 Are all games we play Status Games?14:23 Health Benefits of Having High Status20:30  Is it wrong to play Status Games?23:10 Social Media & three Status Games we play28:53 Social Media as a Slot Machine.32:50 Are all Status Games Zero-Sum?39:30 Ray Dalio's Idea Meritocracy & Status Games.43:30 Playing Status Games without Playing Status Games.47:40 Choosing the right Game to Play.51:30 The Flaw of the Status Game.55:13 How to truly win the Status Game.59:05 Where you can find Will Storr's work.

In this episode, we explore Neil's new moustache. We also discuss the idea of what it means to give to charity. Is it something that is stoking the status game or purely because people are selfless? Do we need to complete a challenge to ask people to donate to charity?

“Life is a game. There's no way to understand the human world without first understanding this. Everyone alive is playing a game whose hidden rules are built into us and that silently directs our thoughts, beliefs and actions. This game is inside us. It is us. We can't help but play.” So begins “The Status Game,” a new book by acclaimed writer Will Storr. He continues: “We play for status, if only subtly, with every social interaction, every contribution we make to work, love or family life and every internet post. We play with how we dress, how we speak and what we believe. … Life is not a journey towards a perfect destination. It's a game that never ends. And it's the very worst of us.” Does it have to be? We may not be able to quit the status game, but Will says we can learn to play it better. In this episode, he explains how. --- Download The Next Big Idea app today at nextbigideaclub.com/app/

Where do you sit on the social hierarchy? You might not think about it daily, but if I asked you to compare your status to that of one of your friends, you'd probably know the answer: above some, below others, and probably on about the same level as most. Perhaps you'd follow up with questions like “Do you mean who has more money? Or who has more recognition in the community or who's more attractive or physically fit?” This request for clarification demonstrates the nature of status, and how we go about gaining it and retaining it, whether or not we are conscious of our efforts to do so. My guest this week is Will Storr. He's the author of a fascinating book called The Status Game. The author of six critically acclaimed books, including The Status Game, Selfie, and The Science of Storytelling, Will's writing has appeared in The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The New Yorker and the New York Times. And his journalism has been recognized with awards from the National Press Club, the One World Press and Amnesty International. If I haven't yet convinced you of his status, I'll also share that he's a great looking guy who grows giant yams. (You'll understand that reference about 20 minutes into the episode.) In this conversation, Will and I discuss why status matters; Whether the pursuit of status is a fool's game for small minded people with totally fragile egos; We talk about a totally bizarre source of status in Polynesia that demonstrates the arbitrariness and locally relative nature of status. We talk about whether it's better to be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond. We talk about how the quest for status shows up in politics and religion and boy does it ever and lastly, we discuss how the thirst for status among even the most rich and famous among us, like Sir Paul McCartney, demonstrate the insatiable need for this elusive and addictive drug that is STATUS.

It's helpful to remind ourselves that EVERYONE online is: 10% less good-looking than their profile pic. 25% less together than they appear. 50% less successful than they secretly want to be.* But it's equally important to remember that EVERYONE behind those pics is 100% real. Act accordingly. (*This figure comes via Will Storr's great book, The Status Game. Studies show that however successful we are, we always believe that true happiness will arrive when we have about double what we have now. A sobering thought.) ------------------- The Stories Mean Business podcast with Nick Warren. One Idea A Day, Every Day. Get deeper into business storytelling: https://storiesmeanbusiness.com/storybusiness/ https://storiesmeanbusiness.com/podcast

Darlings, you won't believe how juicy this episode is. Tomorrow sees the release of the film the world has been talking about for weeks on end: Don't Worry Darling, the psychological drama fronted by none other than Harry Styles. But unfortunately for poor Hazza, and the film's excellent director Olivia Wilde, everyone seems a lot more interested in the behind-the-scenes – from on-set feuds to sex and #spitgate – than what's actually on screen. So, we've put our sleuthing hats on and taken you through every step! Also in this week's episode, Kathleen recommends Will Storr's excellent new book The Status Game, and explains why our obsession with status helps us live longer (yep, really), while Ellie dives into the freaky history of the Evening Standard's Premonitions Bureau, after reading an also excellent book by Sam Knight. Please leave us a review or hop into our DMs to let us know what you think! Kathleen's IG: @kathleen.m.johnston Ellie's IG: @elliehalls1 Straight Up's music and editing is by Marlon Percy. Find him on Instagram @marlonpercy

Recommend this show by sharing the link: pod.link/2Pages I'm working on a new book about how to strengthen working relationships, so I've been consuming a lot of content around the subject. I can divide the teachers I've been learning from into two different camps. First are the mechanics; the people laying out what to do. They're okay, but I prefer the storytellers; the people who realize that stories, not rules, are what change people. It is both an extraordinary and a learnable thing to know how to tell a good story.  Will Storr is a storyteller, and the award-winning author of 6 critically acclaimed books including Selfie, The Science of Storytelling, and most recently, The Status Game. The Times called him, “One of our best journalists of ideas.” Get‌ ‌book‌ ‌links‌ ‌and‌ ‌resources‌ ‌at‌ https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/  Will reads two pages from ‘Incognito' by David Eagleman. [reading begins at 11:58]  Hear us discuss:  “You're not living a story, you're playing a game.” [5:37] | The danger of writing yourself as the hero: “You've got to accept that you might be wrong about things.”  [16:47] | The positives of the hero-making brain: “I would argue that a certain amount of comforting delusion is good.” [21:05] | How to manage your status: “Status isn't about being rich or famous, it's about feeling like you have value.” [23:59] | The connection between the ‘I' and the ‘we.' [29:36]

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Will Storr is an award winning journalist and author. His book ‘The Status Game' transforms our understanding of human nature by demonstrating how our unconscious desire for status ultimately drives our behaviour. Important Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/wstorr?s=21&t=ZdtIqP9eE3_a5qZocDjEXQ Website: https://willstorr.com The Science of Storytelling: https://www.thescienceofstorytelling.com Show Notes: Will's origin story The strange case of David Irving The fundamental nature of status games The Stanford prison experiment and dominance games The status games played by cults Luxury beliefs Why we are all moral hypocrites The importance of being funny Social status and socioeconomic status Human OS and the education system How status seeking leads to the “very best of human nature” The murderous nature of reputation destruction The post WW1 humiliation of Germany Loaded magazine Finding the true reason behind seemingly crazy beliefs The value of religion Trading status Spreading humility Why we could be wrong about our closest beliefs Books Mentioned: The Unpersuadables: Adventures with the Enemies of Science; by Will Storr The Lucifer Principle: A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History; by Howard Bloom The Genius of the Beast: A Radical Re-Vision of Capitalism; by Howard Bloom The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous; by Joseph Henrich The Science of Storytelling; by Will Storr Slaughterhouse-Five; by Kurt Vonnegut Selfie: How We Became so Self-Obsessed and What It's Doing to Us; by Will Storr The Status Game: On Social Position and How We Use It; by Will Storr

In this episode we welcome back author Will Storr whose new book, The Status Game, feels like required reading for anyone confused, curious, or worried about how politics, cults, conspiracy theories communities, social media, religious fundamentalism, polarization, and extremism are affecting us - everywhere, on and offline, across cultures, and across the world. What is The Status Game? It's our primate propensity to perpetually pursue a points that will provide a higher level of regard among the people who can, if we provoked such a response, take those points away. And deeper still, it's the propensity to, once we find a group of people who regularly give us those points, to care about what they think more than just about anything else. In the interview, discuss our inescapable obsession with reputation and why we are deeply motivated to avoid losing this game through the fear of shame, ostracism, embarrassment, and humiliation while also deeply motivated to win this game by earning what will provide pride, fame, adoration, respect, and status. Live Event at Caveat: https://caveat.nyc/event/how-minds-change-9-20-2022  How Minds Change: www.davidmcraney.com/howmindschangehome Show Notes: www.youarenotsosmart.com  Newsletter: https://davidmcraney.substack.com Will Storr's Website: https://willstorr.com  Patreon: http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmartSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Storr is an award-winning writer and author of six books, including his newest, The Status Game. His journalism has appeared in The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The New Yorker and The New York Times. He has also been presented with the AIB Award for Best Investigative Documentary for his BBC radio series. Will's book, The Status Game, is available now! Learn more about Will at willstorr.com. Support the Show - Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast.

Will is an author who brings out the unexpected ways that we're vulnerable, and how to manage those vulnerabilities and turn them into strengths. The author of six books including Sunday Times bestsellers, he's one of the most interesting voices on how we can manage our worst impulses to succeed in the modern world. In a conversation that covers everything from are we more narcissistic than we used to be to how a desire for status underpins all of our ambitions, to how to deal with low self esteem and suicidal thoughts, Will held nothing back on this unfiltered exploration of the surprising strategies we can employ to deal with the dark sides of life. Topics: Your early years, how was your self esteem shaped those years Your book selfie, the inspiration Would you have been happier if you were told you could succeed? Am I actually making decisions? How our genes control us Story telling Why does status matter? Can we be to consumed by status? We live longer with a higher status Our pursuit of status is greater and our pursuit for money The part social cues play in the ‘status game' How do we advance in the status game? What ingredients create happiness for you? The last guest question Will: https://twitter.com/wstorr https://www.instagram.com/williamstorr/ Will's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Status-Game-Will-Storr/ Will's new book, The Status Game, is out now in the UK and in the US on the 23rd August. Others books mentioned: Selfie: How We Became So Self-Obsessed and What It's Doing to Us The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/diaryofaceo Vodafone Business - https://bit.ly/3Nagd1l Crafted - https://bit.ly/3JKOPFx Huel - https://my.huel.com/Steven

Senator Debbie Stabenow joins the show to discuss Congress's efforts to increase domestic microchip manufacturing through the CHIPS Act, as well as her thoughts on price gouging by oil companies and the latest legislative effort to protect marriage equality. Then, author and journalist Will Storr stops by to discuss his latest book, "The Status Game" and his argument that in everything we do — work or school, sports or volunteering — we are aware of our standing compared to others, and desire the approval and adoration of them, too.

The Brothers review the book, The Status Game, by Will Storr.  In the book, Storr clarifies that status seeking isn't a frivolous activity: it's intricately intertwined with our ultimate evolutionary goals. “The higher we rise, the more likely we are to live, love and procreate. It's the essence of human thriving. It's the status game.”  And of course, some talk of sports!

In these Deep Dive Snippets, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from past episodes of the podcast.In this snippet, Will Storr, author of The Status Game, explains that we're never the hero in other people's stories, which is why gaining social status doesn't come from being the loudest voice in the room, but from being a helpful addition to the stories happening around you.Listen to the full episode here

Consensus reached. If you want to get the girls, you've got to sleep with their gay guy friends first (apparently).In Episode #294 of 'Musings' Juan and I discuss: more on the sexy new intro music, why I haven't been thinking about status, can you escape playing the status games at all?, the different types of status one can attain, utilising handstands/the MM podcast/books/languages to show off and why I might just be a tosser for bringing this topic up.A big thanks to Petar the Slav, Signs of New Growth and new booster killyourfm for supporting the show. You all have the status of gentlemen, kings and learned scholars in my book.As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - Signs Of New Growth Intro(1:01) - Why this topic came up: The Social Leap(2:10) - Definition(4:13) - Is the desire for status a fundamental human motive?(10:47) - Choosing your games(18:01) - What type of status are you not impressed by?(22:43) - Objective, subjective and reputational(29:15) - Responding to comments(32:20) - Boostagram Lounge(36:36) - Material status and positions(39:54) - How I might show more status?(49:21) - Tai Lopez and book quotes(54:47) - Kyrin: What a tosser!(58:13) - More comments(59:38) - Value for value: Show your status!Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/

Nathaniel Hackett's energy is contagious and the players appreciate it, Justin Simmons has had 3 first time head coaches, team bonding, Steph Curry may not be available for Game 1 vs the Nuggets, Jamal Murray and Steph or neither, Bubble Murray, 3-star recruit turned off by Colorado players smoking pot, college athletes and marijuana, Cam Newton

Status is a fundamental need for humans.Such a fascinating discussion today. I recently read Will Storr's brilliant book The Status Game and was so taken with it I invited him on the podcast.He quotes Professor Brian Boyd when he says that we:‘naturally pursue status with ferocity: we all relentlessly, if unconsciously, try to raise our own standing by impressing peers, and naturally if unconsciously, evaluate others in terms of their standing'.In study after study it is found that our wellbeing depends on the degree that we feel respected by other people. One study found that the attainment off status of its loss was ‘the strongest predictor of long-term positive and negative feelings' in subjects.I wanted to pick Will's brains to hear more of this - but also to understand how these mechanisms impact us at work. If you're interested in psychology or just a bit of people watching you'll love the reframing that this discussion provides for us. Along the way Will gives us the definitive take on why Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.Sign up to the newsletter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will Storr talks to Neil about his new book The Status Game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The status game is another great book by Will Storr who is quickly becoming my favourite author. I'm this review we talk about; The different games you play to gain status. (You might not even know you do it) Why other people don't even realise their involved in your status games. What I do to gain status. What signs and symbols are involved in the games. How games change depending on who your with and how old you are (this blew my mind) Please consider subscribing to the channel and the podcast if you like what we do.

Whether we like it or not, our desire for status is a fundamental human motive. You're the hero in your own story that you live out each day and ultimately it's the unconscious status game you play that defines who you are. But is our desire for status such a bad thing? Will Storr, author of The Status Game tells us that status is what drives you to be a better person, more confident and more successful. In this episode, expect to learn why status is a fundamental part of the human condition and what you can do to gain more status in the modern world.

From the lowest prison cell to the grandest palaces, human beings are engaged in age-old battles for status and recognition. In his latest book The Status Game, acclaimed science writer WIll Storr brilliantly unpacks just how human societies are steeped in the search for status, how it leads to conformity, hysteria and violence – but also to enormous, life-enhancing achievements. I always enjoy recording our podcasts, but I must say this interview was a particular pleasure, with a writer and thinker who conveys great knowledge and enthusiasm about his subject. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do we can compare ourselves to others? Is it healthy? Can we ever stop doing it?These are questions that come up again and again in therapy, recovery and psychology.Will Storr's brilliant new book, The Status Game, examines these questions in depth and concludes that humans are irrevocably competitive - but that it's not always a bad thing.I was delighted to chat to Will about comparison culture and the impact it can have on our mental health. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this lively interview series from the RSA, Matthew Taylor, puts a range of practitioners on the spot - from scholars to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future.In the final edition of Bridges to the Future for 2021, Matthew picks out his favourite conversations from the last year.Ece Temelkuran is a Turkish journalist and author. Her latest book is called, 'Together: 10 Choices for a Better Now'. Eliot Higgins is a journalist, blogger and founder of Bellingcat. He's the author of We Are Bellingcat: An Intelligence Agency for the People.Tim Jackson is an ecological economist and writer. Since 2016 he has been  Director of the Centre for the Understanding of Sustainable Prosperity (CUSP). His new book is Post Growth - Life After Capitalism. Will Storr is the author of five books, including the novel The Hunger and The Howling of Killian Lone. His latest book is The Status Game. Otegha Uwagba is a writer, speaker, and consultant. Author of three best-selling books, her latest is We Need to Talk About Money.David Baddiel is a comedian and author of Jews Don't Count. A Tempo & Talker production for the RSA.  In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here.

Will Storr is an award-winning writer. He's the author of five critically acclaimed books, including the novel The Hunger and The Howling of Killian Lone. His journalism has appeared in titles such as The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The New Yorker and The New York Times. His work on sexual violence against men earned the Amnesty International Award and a One World Press Award. His new book “The Status Game” is available now.    We discuss; What status is, why it's so important. the dangers of a reduction in status (Not even Paul McCartney is safe) and how you can play the game in the least harmful manor, just how Hitler managed to achieve God status among the Nazi's, we answer the question of whether Is it more important to be successful or virtuous and explain why self-esteem isn't as desirable as you'd think.    Find all you need for Will on https://willstorr.com/    Books Discussed   The Status Game. Selfie, The Science Of Story Telling (All by Will) The Righteous Mind by Jonathon Haidt The Elephant In The Brain by Simler & Hanson The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathon Haidt And When Did You Last See Your Father by Blake Morrison Them by Jon Ronson   Support   For 10% off of your first month of therapy head to www.Betterhelp.com/aneedtoread   For 10% off your subscription with Heights use the code need2read and follow this link: https://www.yourheights.com/products/the-smart-supplement/?ref=edcunningham    All else A Need To Read including a free audiobook head to www.Linktree.com/aneedtoread    Contact: Aneedtoread.podcast@gmail.com 

Will Storr is an author and journalist, and an avid student of human psychology, the stories we tell ourselves and the games we play with ourselves and others.   In this fascinating conversation with Rebel Wisdom's David Fuller, he discusses the trajectory of his exploration of the topic through his books Selfie, The Science of Storytelling and recent book The Status Game.   Rebel Wisdom will be hosting a live event with Will in our Digital Campfire on Monday 8th November.   To join check out our membership options here: https://rebelwisdom.co.uk/plans   Will's website: https://willstorr.com/

Will's website: https://willstorr.com/ Follow Will on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wstorr References Will's two previous Two for Tea appearances: https://soundcloud.com/twoforteapodcast/17-will-storr https://soundcloud.com/twoforteapodcast/30-will-storr-the-psychology-of-stories Buy Will's book Selfie: How the West Became Self-Obsessed: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Selfie-How-West-Became-Self-Obsessed/dp/144728366X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1551697010&sr=1-1&keywords=selfie+will+storr Buy Will's book The Science of Storytelling: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Storytelling-Will-Storr/dp/0008276943 Buy Will's novel The Hunger and the Howling of Killian Lone: https://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Howling-Killian-Lone-ebook/dp/B00B73VMCE Buy Will's book The Heretics: Adventures with the Enemies of Science: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B7N26DS/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i3 Buy Will's latest book The Status Game: On Social Position and How We Use It: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Status-Game-Will-Storr/dp/0008354634 The Rise of Victimhood Culture by Bradley Campbell and Jason Manning: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rise-Victimhood-Culture-Microaggressions-Spaces/dp/3319703285/ ‘Who Is the Bad Art Friend?' - by Robert Koller New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/05/magazine/dorland-v-larson.html ‘Tight and Loose Cultures: A Conversation with Michele Gelfand' - by Dave Nussbaum, Behavioral Scientist: https://behavioralscientist.org/tight-and-loose-cultures-a-conversation-with-michele-gelfand/ Timestamps 2:03 Iona waxes lyrical over Will's reading voice. 3:16 Iona reads an excerpt from The Status Game on “the tyranny of the cousins”. 6:18 The three different types of ‘status games': dominance, virtue, and success. How these still influence our social life today. How we share these games with other animals. 10:23 How Will's concepts link with Jason Manning and Bradley Campbell's delineation of three types of culture: honour, dignity, and victimhood. How different types of status games have been dominant at different periods of history. How we have returned to virtue games after a period dominated by success games. 13:14 The Bad Art Friend controversy and its relation to the ideas in Will's book. Why status matters to us as much as food and water. Why we become annoyed when other people claim status: the relativity of status. 19:52 Will further explains the concept of “the tyranny of the cousins”. How this applies to today's social media and cancel culture. Social media just changes the landscape within which our instincts act. 26:10 Have we improved morally over time? The Pinkerian view à la Will: progress as a story of our overcoming how beholden we are to primitive status games. The Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution replaced virtue games with success games: status rewards for knowledge. Success games = progress. Status-seeking in science. 30:08 Michele Gelfand's ‘tight' vs. ‘loose' cultures and how Will applies these concepts: tight vs. loose games. Tyrannies and cults as tight games. ‘Tight virtue games' on Twitter: conformist, punitive. 34:34 Do we need tight games such as religion to function as a society? Has there been a decline in the quality of the kinds of status we can aim for today? Lack of pride and dignity as a hidden form of deprivation in the post-religious world. Is our obsession with virtue nowadays a result of the lack of meaning in our capitalistic lives? 41:52 The shift away from in-person interactions to online interactions. ‘Being listened to' as a form of status that we now seek online. ‘Inflation' of online status in this regard. How the online world negates our brains' complex, evolved social systems. 45:52 Why do smart people believe stupid things? Why do ordinary, decent people do evil things? And how does all this relate to status? How does the status game perspective explain the Nazis? and more on full version.

Global crises cause big changes and reveal deep structural weaknesses.  In this lively interview series from the RSA, Matthew Taylor, puts a range of practitioners on the spot - from scholars to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future.Will Storr is the author of five books, including the novel The Hunger and The Howling of Killian Lone. His latest book is The Status Game. A Tempo & Talker production for the RSA.  In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here.

Sean Illing talks with writer Will Storr about his new book The Status Game, and its central idea: all human beings are constantly competing for status. They discuss how certain aspects of society "supercharge" our innate drive for status, how social media has hijacked these impulses, and the risks posed by the status game's most dangerous players. Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews Writer, Vox Guest: Will Storr (@wstorr), author and journalist References:  The Status Game: On Social Position and How We Use It by Will Storr (Harper Collins UK; 2021) Discourse on the Origin of Inequality Among Men by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1755) Selfie: How the West became self-obsessed by Will Storr (Picador; 2018) "My Twisted World: The Story of Elliot Rodger" by Elliot Rodger (2014) Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Conversations ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Conversations by subscribing in your favorite podcast app. Support Vox Conversations by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Producer: Erikk Geannikis Editor: Amy Drozdowska Engineer: Paul Robert Mounsey Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Storr is an award-winning writer. He's the author of five critically acclaimed books, including the novel The Hunger and The Howling of Killian Lone. His journalism has appeared in titles such as The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The New Yorker and The New York Times. His prizes include a National Press Club award for excellence and the AFM award for Best Investigative Journalism. His work on sexual violence against men earned the Amnesty International Award and a One World Press Award. He's also been presented with the AIB Award for Best Investigative Documentary for his BBC radio series.His new book Status Game is an investigation into the hidden structure behind human behaviour: status. You can find will on Twitter @wstorr and Instagram @williamstorr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will Storr is an award winning author and journalist. Status is the original human currency. Prestige, renown, respect and admiration are all sought after because it gave our ancestors better access to mates, safety and resources. Now the modern era has arrived, the lions are no longer chasing us but our desire for status is a strong as ever. Expect to learn why growing a huge yam can make you the favourite in your tribe, why tall poppy syndrome exists, the reason for our conscience, the risks of radically gaining or losing status, the winning qualities to develop if you want to enhance your status, how the status game relates to cancel culture and much more... Sponsors: Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Extra Stuff: Buy The Status Game - https://amzn.to/3hzYnrD  Follow Will on Twitter - https://twitter.com/wstorr  Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/ 

Does owning a big house and supporting ‘correct' social causes not just make you feel good about yourself but actually make you healthier and live longer? The answer is yes. This is just one of the fascinating findings that bestselling writer Will Storr shared with Intelligence Squared on September 16 discussing the themes of his new book The Status Game. Storr argues that it is our irrepressible craving for status that ultimately defines who we are. As he puts it, ‘If you want to rule the world, save the world, buy the world or fuck the world, the best thing to pursue is status.' And research shows that without sufficient status, we suffer more illness and live shorter lives.To get the Intelligence Squared discount on the book click here: https://www.primrosehillbooks.com/product/the-status-game-on-social-position-and-how-we-use-it-will-storr-intel/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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On Episode #43 of the Book Talk Today podcast we are joined by Will Storr. Will is an award-winning writer and one of my personal favourites. He is the author of five acclaimed books, including 'The Heretics', 'Selfie' and 'The Science of Storytelling'. Today we will be discussing his new book, 'The Status Game: On Social Position and How We Use it.' We discussed:

Episode Notes Is our search for status the main driver in our lives? If so, what's the best way to play the status game? How does status play into the culture wars? And how does status affect our mental health? Today's guest is Will Storr, and we discuss his new book The Status Game. He helps us answer these questions, and we also ask if recovering alcoholics are less prone to shame. Follow Will on Twitter @wstorr Get a copy of The Status Game Visit WillStorr.com For the interview transcript visit www.TheRewiredSoul.com/interviews Follow @TheRewiredSoul on Twitter and Instagram Support The Rewired Soul: Get books by Chris Support on Patreon Try BetterHelp Online Therapy (affiliate) Donate

Ed West writes: Life is a status game, and Storr identifies three methods by which we reach the top: dominance, competence and virtue (although most people use a combination of two or all three). It is the last of these which is the most interesting, and sometimes the most dangerous, inspiring immense cruelty. Status is extremely important to wellbeing, so much so that it can have a profound effect on our health. People more successful in their careers tend to live longer, even taking into account confounders like smoking. The demoralising feeling of lower social status can send our bodies into a sort of crisis mode which in the long term puts us at higher risk of neurodegenerative disease, heart disease and cancer. Being a loser can be fatal, and people who feel low status are also more likely to become ungenerous towards others and pick up destructive personal habits such as eating more sugary food — unsurprisingly, being overweight is an obvious status signal in rich countries. They are also more likely to kill themselves, with loss of job or divorce being the biggest risk factors for male suicide in middle age, for men who find themselves no longer provider or patriarch. Some people find the status game so stressful they simply drop out, most notoriously in Japan where more than half a million hikikomori have “social withdrawal syndrome”, locked in their bedroom doing God-knows-what. https://unherd.com/2021/09/life-is-one-big-status-game/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFVD7Xfhn7sJY8LAIQmH8Q/join https://odysee.com/@LukeFordLive, https://lbry.tv/@LukeFord, https://rumble.com/lukeford https://dlive.tv/lukefordlivestreams Listener Call In #: 1-310-997-4596 Superchat: https://entropystream.live/app/lukefordlive Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/lukeford/ Soundcloud MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/luke-ford-666431593 Code of Conduct: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=125692 https://www.patreon.com/lukeford http://lukeford.net Email me: lukeisback@gmail.com or DM me on Twitter.com/lukeford Support the show | https://www.streamlabs.com/lukeford, https://patreon.com/lukeford, https://PayPal.Me/lukeisback Facebook: http://facebook.com/lukecford Feel free to clip my videos. It's nice when you link back to the original.

Are you a special person? How self-obsessed are we, as a society? How and why do we compare ourselves to others? What makes us group-ish? Violent? Or community minded? How about narcissistic? And is that getting worse?This week's guest is the British author Will Storr, who's latest book is Status Game: on social position and how we use it. After reading one of his previous books - Selfie, How We Became So Self-Obsessed and What It's Doing to Us - Clare persuaded him to come on Wardrobe Crisis and share his ideas and research about what lies beneath our social media culture, power games, virtue signalling and obsession with getting ahead.Will is also the author of a book, TED talk and creative writing class called The Science of Storytelling.In this lively discussion, Will and Clare talk about everything from Ancient Greece to TIME magazine covers; the origins of the self-esteem movement to Instagram; narcissism, perfectionism, mental health and the origins of western individualism.What do you think? Let us know! We're on Instagram @mrspress and @thewardrobecrisis, and on Twitter @mrspresswww.thewardrobecrisis.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will Storr has been gaining a reputation as one of the foremost non-fiction writers in the UK over the past few years, starting with his exploration of people with extreme beliefs in his book Heretics. His phenomenal follow-up Selfie about how the West became so self-obsessed and individualistic put him in the big leagues of journalistic writers. He then wrote the Science of Storytelling, which is supposed to be brilliant, but I've not had the chance to read yet – and today we're here to talk about his latest book – The Status Game. Listen to the 30-minute bonus episode on Apple Subscriptions or on http://patreon.com/andrewgold and the Patreon app.   Will Storr links: The Status Game: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Status-Game-Will-Storr/dp/0008354634/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+status+game&qid=1629382267&sr=8-1 https://twitter.com/wstorr Andrew Gold Links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok http://andrewgoldpodcast.com http://medium.com/@andrewgold1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Storr (@wstorr) is an award-winning investigative journalist and best-selling author. His latest book is The Status Game: On Social Position and How We Use It. What We Discuss with Will Storr: The evolutionary purpose of status and why it's always been important for human survival. How seeking status spurs innovation. The three kinds of status games we've been playing throughout human history: dominance, virtue, and success. The connection between low status and depression: why Will believes that Jeffrey Epstein did kill himself. Why you might choose a higher status title at work instead of a pay raise. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/552 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

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Agnes Callard is an ethical philosopher who dissects, in dazzlingly precise detail, familiar human experiences that we think we understand. Whether her topic is expressing anger, fighting with others, jockeying for status, giving advice, or navigating jealousy, Callard provokes us to rethink the emotions and habits that govern how we live. She also happens to be one of my favorite columnists.In this conversation, I wanted to hear what Callard had to say about a tangle of topics we’ve explored before on the show: how we measure and trade status, and how that feeds into the amorphous thing we call “the meritocracy.” Callard’s argument is that we can have a “non-punitive” meritocracy, one that rewards us for our (virtuous) successes but doesn’t blame us for our failures. I’m not so sure, but it’s a fantastic conversation I’m still thinking about.But as they say on the infomercials — that’s not all! We also talk about why advice is useless, the benefits of jealousy, whether polyamory and monogamy suffer from the same problem, sad music, why Callard’s office is such a riot of color, and the secret to a good divorce. And, at the end, I’ve got some music recommendations for you. Enjoy!References: “Who Wants to Play the Status Game?” by Agnes Callard, The Point“Against Advice,” by Agnes Callard, The Point“The Other Woman,” by Agnes Callard, The Point“Parenting and Panic,” by Agnes Callard, The PointAspiration by Agnes CallardRecommendations:Tolstoy: A Russian Life by Rosamund BartlettPessoa: A Biography by Richard ZenithAugustine of Hippo by Peter Brown“Real Death” by Mount EerieThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.“The Ezra Klein Show” is produced by Annie Galvin, Jeff Geld and Roge Karma; fact-checking by Michelle Harris; original music by Isaac Jones; mixing by Jeff Geld. Special thanks to Shannon Busta and Kristin Lin.

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 33, Ed Muzio shares a story from early in his career, talks about an executive team's challenge, and advises how we can improve our team meetings. 00:00 Prologue: An Engineer Who Thinks Systemically Ed Muzio is an engineer who evolved his practice to management consulting. Whether at the c-suite or frontline, Ed helps teams learn to adapt and think systemically and iteratively. Ed also wrote the forward to the Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership book. 03:00 Part 1: Circle the Drain / Teach and Learn What happens when you are new to an organization, attend a meeting, and disagree with the decisions being made? Do you speak up? Ed shares a story from early in his career and the advice that someone gave him. 11:00 Part 2: Being Strategic as a Tactic Being an executive is more challenging than the role appears. With organizational growth and constant change, executives and managers need to balance being tactical with being adaptive at all levels. Ed describes how he helped a team of executives become more effective in their function. 19:59 Part 3: Status Game versus Future Focused Ed explains how we can strengthen our team meeting results with some straightforward or forward-thinking advice. _________________________________ How You Can Support the Show Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support No transcript available (future enhancement) Episode links Ed's LinkedIn Profile Ed's website: Group Harmonics Ed's Books Iterate Make Work Great Four Secrets to Liking Your Work Video example of Ed at a whiteboard: The Five Key Practices for Running an Iterative Management Team Gary DePaul's website Gary's books: What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership Background Music You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements. 00:00 Theme music: Inspiring Uplifting Corporate by mixer_drummer 02:35 Relaxed Piano & Acoustic Guitar by pinkzebra 10:41 Jazz by gilv 19:40 Hopeful Marimba & Piano Background by pinkzebra 26:11 Fun and Flirtyby BrownHouseMedia Lead on! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support

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In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk advanced status games, gracious cheerleaders, deathrow mercies, and anti-institutional performancism. Also, Ken F promises to let them all cut in line. Click here (https://thepointmag.com/examined-life/who-wants-to-play-the-status-game-agnes-callard/) to read Agnes Callard's article "Who Wants to Play the Status Game?" Click here (https://mbird.com/2020/01/netflixs-cheer-law-and-grace-in-action/) to read Todd Brewer's piece "Netflix's 'Cheer': Law and Grace in Action." Click here (https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/january-web-only/just-mercy-film-bryan-stevenson.html) to read Christianity Today's interview with Bryan Stevenson. Click here (https://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/2020/01/the-decline-of-us-ness-bowling-alone-and-dying-alone/) to read Philip Jenkins' post "The Decline of Us-ness: Bowling Alone and Dying Alone."

The Status Game This podcast is normally about time, energy and resources as well as fascinating interviews with amazing people.  I interrupt your regularly scheduled program to introduce you to two books, a card game and a concept that has been for the most part mostly invisible to you – until now. If you have […] The post The Status Game – afl podcast first appeared on Alchemy For Life.