For this episode, we want to hear about the zestiest folks in history. If you can think of anyone who fits that description, voice memo to n s q at freconomics dot com with the subject line, zest. Make sure to record some place quiet, and please keep your thoughts to under a minute. Maybe we'll include them on the show.
Is it more important to help society or to help yourself? Does the self-improvement movement do any good for the world? And which podcast episode does Stephen cling to as proof that he’s doing something valuable?