Beloved author John Green discusses his obsession with evaluating human progress through Yelp-style reviews on diverse topics. He shares insights on the transformative power of intentional focus, the importance of intrinsic motivation in creativity, and the allure of young adult novels. The conversation also touches on navigating remote work, reflections on vices, and writing challenges.

Do you pay attention to your attention? John Green is the beloved author of The Fault In Our Stars, and when he started tracking his attention, he realized he was obsessed with evaluating human progress. He decided to start rating everything—from the capacity for human wonder to Canadian geese—on a five-point scale. In this deeply thoughtful conversation with Adam, John shares what he learned from his series of Yelp-style reviews, the gift of a great book, and the unexpected life lessons found in the last lap of Mario Kart. Read the full text transcript at go.ted.com/T4G8This was an episode of Taken for Granted, but now the podcast is called ReThinking with Adam Grant, and it’s back with weekly episodes. You can listen to them right here in the WorkLife feed, or by following ReThinking with Adam Grant wherever you are right now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beloved author John Green discusses tracking attention and rating everything on a five-point scale. He shares insights from his reviews, the gift of a great book, and life lessons from Mario Kart's last lap.

Best-selling author and YouTube creator John Green shares his journey from academic beginnings to literary success, discussing mentorship, fame, mental health, and writing vulnerability. He explores nostalgic scratch and sniff stickers, personal struggles, and impactful fundraising efforts for a hospital in Sierra Leone. Green also delves into maternal and child health initiatives in Sierra Leone, emphasizing the need for sustained efforts for lasting change.

In 2007, brothers Hank and John Green lived thousands of miles apart, so they started posting video blogs to each other on a strange new platform called YouTube. People began tuning in, and the daily Vlogbrothers posts became an early viral hit. Over time, the brothers grew that single channel into a sprawling collection of businesses, including a production studio—Complexly—that makes some of the most entertaining educational content on the internet. They’re also both hugely successful authors; John’s young adult novel The Fault in Our Stars is one of the best-selling books of all time. With every success, Hank says he’s asked himself, “What’s exciting? What’s causing you the most stress? Head in that direction.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie Mack, a renowned astrophysicist and author, teams up with acclaimed author and vlogger John Green for a deep dive into life in the cosmos. They explore the cosmic origins of life, discussing how elements forged in stellar events are crucial to our existence. The conversation also touches on the probability of extraterrestrial life, the enigma of dark energy, and intriguing parallels between creativity and the universe's chaotic nature. Their reflections foster a connection between humanity and the broader cosmic narrative, igniting curiosity about our place in it all.

John Green reviews something he's never seen and never will: an orbital sunrise. This episode marks the end of our summer miniseries. You can buy a copy of The Anthropocene Reviewed book online or at your local bookstore: https://anthropocenereviewedbook.com/ Thank you again for your tremendous support.Episode art by Nadim Silverman.

John Green reviews a particular Ginkgo biloba tree.The Anthropocene Reviewed book is out now and is a #1 New York Times Bestseller! The San Francisco Chronicle called it the perfect book for "whenever you need a reminder of what it is to feel small and human in the best possible way."Order a copy online or at your local bookstore: anthropocenereviewedbook.com

John Green reviews a hot dog eating contest and chemotherapy. 

Do you pay attention to your attention? John Green is the beloved author of The Fault In Our Stars, and when he started tracking his attention, he realized he was obsessed with evaluating human progress. He decided to start rating everything—from the capacity for human wonder to Canadian geese—on a five-point scale. In this deeply thoughtful conversation with Adam, John shares what he learned from his series of Yelp-style reviews, the gift of a great book, and the unexpected life lessons found in the last lap of Mario Kart. Read the full text transcript at go.ted.com/T4G8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.