Julia Keller, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of 'Quitting: A Life Strategy', redefines quitting as a strategic choice rather than a failure. She shares insights on how precision quitting can lead to greater fulfillment. Wallace J. Nichols, a Senior Fellow at the Center for the Blue Economy, explores our deep connection to water, revealing how it fosters creativity and emotional well-being. Together, they discuss the empowering nature of quitting and the profound psychological benefits of being near water.
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Beginner's Luck Explained
Beginner's luck occurs because novices feel less pressure and take more risks that sometimes pay off.
We notice beginner success more because it is surprising, not because it happens frequently.
insights INSIGHT
Quitting as a Life Strategy
Quitting is a flexible life strategy, not a moral failing or weakness.
Quitting allows cognitive flexibility to change direction and can lead to greater happiness and freedom.
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Practice Strategic Quitting
Consider the reason behind your urge to quit; strategic quitting involves conscious, meaningful decisions.
Avoid quitting just because of boredom or laziness; instead, make thoughtful choices about when to change course.
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Self-help; with illustrations of character and conduct
Samuel Smiles
Published in 1859, 'Self-Help' by Samuel Smiles is a landmark in the self-help genre, advocating for personal initiative and character development. The book uses biographical examples to illustrate how individuals can achieve success through determination and self-improvement. It combines Victorian morality with free market principles, highlighting the importance of education, thrift, and sound character.
Quitting : A Life Strategy
Julia Keller
The Great Lover Playbook
The Great Lover Playbook
Lou Padgett
Blue Mind
The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, Or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do
Wallace J. Nichols
In *Blue Mind*, Wallace J. Nichols combines cutting-edge neuroscience with personal stories to reveal the profound effects of water on human health and well-being. The book analyzes studies showing that proximity to water can improve performance, reduce anxiety, and increase overall happiness. It also highlights the natural human attraction to bodies of water and how this connection can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Choke
Sian Beilock
What is beginner’s luck? After all, it has a name so it must happen often enough to be a thing. But could it just be an odd and occasional coincidence or is there really something to it? We begin this episode with a look at the phenomenon of beginner’s luck and why it may not be luck at all. Source: Sian Beilock author of Choke (https://amzn.to/3Nj53uE)
Quitting? You can’t quit! Quitting is for losers – you should finish what you start. That’s the message many of us have playing in our head when it comes to the thought of quitting. But hang on a second! In some cases, quitting may very well be the best option while persevering may be a really dumb idea. That is something my guest Julia Keller firmly believes. Julia is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, teacher and author of the book, Quitting: A Life Strategy: The Myth of Perseverance―and How the New Science of Giving Up Can Set You Free (https://amzn.to/41LAWR9)
How is your love life? There are some simple things you can do outside the bedroom that can make you more appealing to your partner inside the bedroom and beyond. Listen as I share these easy suggestions can have a big impact. Source: Lou Paget author of The Great Lover Playbook (https://amzn.to/3Ni0uke)
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