The Human Flourishing Project

Alex Epstein discusses the wisdom and inspiration he gained from reading the thriller I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes.

Alex Epstein discusses some challenges he have faced in setting healthy expectations for his work, and asks listeners for ideas or recommended reading on the subject.

Alex Epstein discusses three exercises to make the most out of your time in 2020.

Alex Epstein interviews Ray Cronise, a nutrition researcher who optimizes for “healthspan,” about his new book “The Healthspan Solution.”

Alex Epstein discusses how choosing the right medium for different kinds of thinking tasks—editing, planning, brainstorming—can make an enormous positive difference.

Alex Epstein discusses his recent choice to work “too hard” for 20 days straight—and how to avoid making this level of intensity a habit.

Alex Epstein discusses what he has learned over the last year about how to guarantee progress on long, difficult project.

Alex Epstein discusses what he has learned about the “80% strategy” during a particularly intense two months of work.

Alex Epstein discusses how he has been applying the concepts of Flow to architect his own “flow zones” for different productive activities.

Alex Epstein discusses what he learned from a major achievement in the martial arts world about the value of having a clear “operating standard.”