Maria Popova of Brain Pickings

1

Introduction

00:00 • 3min

2

The 10 Core Themes of Brain Picking

03:14 • 3min

3

The Relationship Between the Present and the Past

06:05 • 2min

4

The Importance of Kindness

08:00 • 3min

5

The Importance of Mutual Understanding in Dialogue

10:36 • 2min

6

The Disconnect Between Knowing and Understanding Is the Root of Conflict

12:37 • 2min

7

The Importance of Changing Your Mind

14:39 • 2min

8

The Wisdom of Insecurity

16:38 • 2min

9

The Disorienting Experience of Going to a Meditation Retreat

18:33 • 2min

10

The Hedonic Treadmill Hamster Wheel

20:42 • 2min

11

The Importance of Self Improvement

22:44 • 2min

12

The Importance of Fortifying the Self

24:29 • 2min

13

The Beauty of Life

26:38 • 5min

14

The Importance of Humor

31:36 • 2min

15

Kierkegaard's Article on Boredom

33:14 • 2min

16

The Importance of Boredom

35:15 • 2min

17

The Importance of Stillness

36:49 • 2min

18

The Importance of Being Present

38:32 • 3min

19

The Importance of Being Present

41:16 • 2min

20

The Importance of Brain Picking

43:08 • 2min

21

The Importance of a Present Activity

44:39 • 2min

22

The Importance of Listening to Your Inner Voice

46:19 • 2min

23

How to Find the Right Vitamins and Supplements for Your Health Journey

48:06 • 4min

24

The Wolf Parable

51:55 • 2min

25

The Meta-Contextualization of Ideas in Our Present Culture

53:33 • 2min

26

The Importance of a Long-Term Mentality

55:03 • 2min

27

How to Be an Overnight Success

56:47 • 3min

28

How to Be a Successful Writer

01:00:07 • 2min

29

How to Make Money With Podcasts

01:01:43 • 2min

30

The Importance of Monetization

01:03:48 • 2min

31

10 Easy Ways to Make Your Cat Smile

01:05:26 • 2min