PsycHacks

Learn why winners almost always quit in order to focus on their main goal and achieve greatness. Discover how successful individuals like LeBron James and Michael Jordan highlight the importance of quitting other activities to excel in their chosen pursuit.

Explore the importance of considering air resistance in real-world problem-solving, as discussed in this episode. Learn how incorporating resistance into your calculations can help avoid setbacks and optimize outcomes.

If you've experienced grief, then you know how excruciating a feeling it can be. This begs the question: why is grief so painful? Why does it last as long as it does? If there's a lesson here, can't it be learned faster and with less suffering? I've wrestled with these very questions as I passed through grief at various times in my life. In this episode, I speak about what answers I've found. Grief must be as painful as it is in order to force people to stop, so that they can intentionally re-structure their lives moving forward without the lost loved one.

Within every emotion is a behavioral impulse urging us to a specific action. However wise our emotions might be, it's also the case that it's certainly not always prudent to relent to every impulse they offer for our consideration. So how do we know when to "listen" to our feelings? The answer demands we pay attention to our degree of mastery within a specific domain. As a rule of thumb, the more masterful we are within that domain, the more effective uncritically relenting to your emotional impulses is likely to be.

A deep dive into the social stats system in 'Persona 5' and how it mirrors real-life social relationships. The importance of improving these stats for character progression and personal growth. Strategies for enhancing social stats through activities and time management.

Debunking the myth of the 'best years of your life' in your early 20s. Exploring the pressure and FOMO young people face. Contrasting responsibilities and privileges with age. Discussing how lifestyle choices shape the best years of one's life.

Explore the fundamental game of human interaction known as 'The Game of Please-No'. Learn how to turn 'no' into 'yes' and master successful negotiation strategies by decoding 'no' responses.

Exploring the cycle of relapse and the illusion of change in behavior patterns. Understanding that roads only go where they go, and pushing back against irrational beliefs for lasting behavioral change.

Exploring how shifting from 'What If?' to 'So What?' can foster resilience in dealing with anxiety-inducing scenarios

Explore the power of changing narratives after negative experiences for emotional healing and personal growth. Shift from victimhood to empowerment and agency to move forward.