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Dive into a realm of transformative conversations, where wisdom from trailblazers who've shattered norms is at your fingertips. Learn from best-selling authors who've decoded productivity, and thought leaders who've sculpted the landscape of personal and professional growth. Unearth the secrets of successful entrepreneurs, delve into the science of habits, and explore the art of charisma. Each conversation is a journey, brimming with unexpected insights and practical wisdom that will ignite you
Recent Episodes
Sept. 2, 2026
Bent Flyvbjerg: Why Big Projects Fail and How to Build Like Pixar
Mega-project expert Bent Flyvbjerg breaks down why 99.5% of large projects fail on time and budget, drawing on 25 years of data. He reveals the planning principles that Frank Gehry and Pixar use to deliver world-class results—think slow, act fast, and iterate relentlessly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 24, 2026
Brendan Donohue: Building the NBA 2K League from 72,000 Tryouts to Global Esports
The commissioner of the NBA 2K League shares how professional gaming has evolved from hobby to legitimate career path. Brendan discusses the league draft process, player development strategies, and why esports skills are more than just grinding hours—covering physical fitness, nutrition, and the emergence of esports schools in Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 24, 2026
Brian Portnoy: Why Being Wealthy Is Different from Being Rich
Brian Portnoy, author of The Geometry of Wealth, explains why the pursuit of more keeps us on a hedonic treadmill while true wealth means funded contentment. He breaks down his four Cs framework—connection, control, competence, and context—and shares how his experiences with billionaires and families struggling to make ends meet shaped his thinking about what money actually buys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 23, 2026
Brant Menswar: Finding Your Non-Negotiable Values as a Black Sheep
Brant Menswar explains why black sheep—those who feel like outcasts—are actually 100% authentically original. He shares his framework for discovering your five non-negotiable core values, the brutal self-honesty required to find them, and how losing his son to cancer clarified what truly matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 23, 2026
Tina Seelig: Why Getting an A Never Taught You to Think
Stanford professor Tina Seelig discusses how traditional education's obsession with grades and roadmaps kills creativity and curiosity. She shares her failure resume exercise, the dangers of pushing yourself past your limits, and how giving students $5 and two hours produced more innovative thinking than any lecture could. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 22, 2026
Chris Guillebeau: Finding What You Were Born to Do
Chris Guillebeau, author of Born For This and creator of World Domination Summit, discusses finding your dream work at the intersection of joy, money, and flow. He shares his journey from juvenile delinquent to visiting every country in the world, the role of believing in your own success, and how to curate experiences that bring out the best in your community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 21, 2026
Charles Duhigg: The Science of Becoming a Super Communicator
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Charles Duhigg breaks down the science of conversation and connection from his book Super Communicators. He explains why 80% of our conversations naturally align, how to use looping for understanding during conflict, and why super communicators ask 10-20x more questions than average. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 20, 2026
Bruce Lipton: Reprogramming Your Subconscious Mind and the Biology of Belief
Cell biologist Bruce Lipton explores how subconscious programming shapes our lives, explaining the science behind beliefs and habits. He discusses his research on epigenetics, how environment influences gene expression, and practical methods for reprogramming limiting beliefs installed during childhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 19, 2026
Brad Pederson: How Toys, Failure, and Startup Santa Taught Him to Fail Forward
Toy entrepreneur Brad Pederson shares how building multiple toy companies and going through three bankruptcies taught him that struggles forge character. From launching a styrofoam glider as a kid to getting thrown into special loans by his bank, Brad unpacks why pride comes before the fall, how he learned to become antifragile rather than just resilient, and why courage is the cardinal virtue that makes creative ideas matter. He discusses the three roles of a CEO, the importance of play for adu
July 18, 2026
Brad Montague: The Courage to Create Like a Kid
Brad Montague, creator of Kid President on YouTube, shares how his small-town upbringing and key mentors shaped his creative path. He opens up about working with his brother-in-law Robbie, protecting a child from the pressures of viral fame, and why maintaining childlike wonder is essential for authentic creative work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 16, 2026
Ben Guttmann: Why Simple Messages Win in a Noisy World
Marketing professor and author Ben Guttmann explains why we over-complicate our messaging and how to apply design principles to communicate with clarity. He breaks down the drill-built method for identifying emotional benefits, shares his controversial take on AI as unlimited stupid people, and reveals why features never sell but benefits always do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 14, 2026
Allison Schrager: The Economics of Risk, Uncertainty, and Making Better Decisions
Economist Allison Schrager, author of An Economist Walks into a Brothel, discusses the psychology of risk tolerance through her framework of financial economics. She explores how our high school social choices reveal risk preferences, the difference between calculated risks and reckless ones, and why taking more risks often leads to becoming better at evaluating them. The conversation covers risk in creative careers, the math of making risky art, and how to organize your thinking around uncertai
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