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No Stupid Questions

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Dec 13, 2020 • 37min

31. How Much Do Your Friends Affect Your Future?

Also: which professions have the happiest people?
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Dec 6, 2020 • 35min

30. Why Do We Seek Comfort in the Familiar?

Also: is a little knowledge truly a dangerous thing?
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Nov 29, 2020 • 32min

29. How Do You Know When It’s Time to Quit?

Also: why is it so hard to predict success?
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Nov 22, 2020 • 29min

28. Why Do We Hoard?

The hosts discuss hoarding, including its connection to OCD and the dangers it poses. They also explore the concept of time perspective and its impact, emphasizing the value of learning from the past, being mindful of the present, and looking forward to the future. They share personal approaches to thinking about the future and touch on the potential solution of using 1-800 Got Junk for hoarding cases.
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Nov 15, 2020 • 38min

27. How Should You Ask for Forgiveness?

The podcast explores the impact of gratitude letters on happiness, the effectiveness of sincere apologies, seeking forgiveness on Yom Kippur, practical ways to offer apologies beyond religious boundaries, insights on behavior change, the challenges in achieving lasting change, and the importance of multifaceted interventions for forgiveness and behavior change.
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Nov 8, 2020 • 34min

26. Do Checklists Make People Stupid?

Dive into a lively debate on the pros and cons of checklists—can they stifle creativity or save lives? Discover how these tools impact professionals in high-stakes fields and teenagers alike. The conversation then shifts to the mass migration from New York City, unraveling the trends behind people's exodus to the suburbs. Experience personal anecdotes contrasting urban and rural living while reflecting on the importance of real-life connections. Enjoy a lighthearted touch with humorous tales and thoughtful insights throughout.
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Nov 1, 2020 • 31min

25. Is Hedonism Better Than Self-Control?

Dive into the captivating clash between hedonism and self-control, revealing how pleasure and discipline can coexist in the pursuit of happiness. Explore the psychological toll of the pandemic, discussing the phenomenon of compassion fatigue and emotional numbness. Discover the fine line between genuine care and meaningful action amidst adversity. Plus, get a kick out of unconventional yoga styles like karaoke yoga, and learn how winter's daylight variations shape our lifestyle choices. It's a thought-provoking exploration of joy, resilience, and connection!
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Oct 25, 2020 • 34min

24. Why Do We Forget So Much of What We’ve Read?

Also: do we overestimate or underestimate our significance in other people’s lives?
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Oct 18, 2020 • 39min

23. Is It Wrong to Crave Praise?

Also: should everyone have their own trauma score?
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Oct 11, 2020 • 31min

22. Why Do We Buy Things We’ll Never Use?

Also: how is social media like a knife?

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