The Science of Success

Psychology legend Dr. Paul Ekman discusses emotions and facial expressions in depth. Topics include universal emotions, micro expressions, managing emotions, retaining hidden emotion reading abilities, muscles involved in displaying enjoyment, and the impact of culture on emotional reactions.

Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss time perception, the decline of memory with age, the power of accumulated wisdom, debunking the Mozart effect, the critical role of sleep in memory and emotional well-being, and the importance of scheduling happiness and meaningful conversations.

Neuroscientist and author, Dr. Dan Siegel, shares a simple 20-minute exercise that rewires your brain for happiness. He explores the concept of integration and its significance in living a connected life. They discuss the Wheel of Awareness practice, a science-based technique that promotes well-being. The episode concludes with show resources and encouragement to sign up for the email list.

Best-selling author and personal development expert Gary John Bishop discusses the power of subconscious beliefs, taking responsibility for one's life, the paradigm of action, and creating a future instead of perpetuating the past. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing actions and promises over thoughts and feelings, and highlights the role of forgiveness in personal growth

Learn how to overcome FOMO and say no to things that aren't important. Discover the power of slowness and quality over speed. Explore the fear of missing out and how to set boundaries. Overcome resistance and create a not-to-do list. Understand the difference between quick fixes and long-term solutions. Embrace aging and prioritize what truly matters.

Dr. Jessica Tracy, researcher and expert on pride, joins the podcast to discuss the definition of pride and the distinction between self-esteem and narcissism. They explore the difficulty of accepting criticism and the difference between strategies of dominance and prestige. They also touch on the universal recognition of pride expressions and the benefits of authentic pride. Finally, they discuss a research study comparing dominance and prestige in leadership and the importance of cultivating authentic pride for personal growth.

Tim Urban, writer and creator of the blog Wait But Why, discusses the threat to humanity identified by Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Stephen Hawking. They explore the biology behind cryogenics and the concept of living forever. The psychology of procrastination is also explored, including the internal conflict between instant gratification and long-term planning.

Cal Newport, author and professor, discusses the drawbacks of following your passion and the importance of deep work. He highlights the need to build rare and valuable skills through an intense apprenticeship phase. Newport also explores the value of deep work in the competitive knowledge economy, emphasizing the benefits of learning, adapting, and producing high-quality work efficiently. He discusses the addictive nature of technology and the importance of taking breaks from it. Newport concludes by discussing the rising importance of deep work in different groups and provides recommendations for implementing it in various fields.

John Wang, an expert on the power of kindness, discusses the incredible effects of kindness on brain chemistry. We explore the science behind it, share concrete examples of how to be kind, and discuss the transformative power of acts of kindness. The impact of pro-social spending is also explored, challenging the belief that personal spending brings greater joy.

Dr. Richard Nisbett discusses reasoning errors, statistical principles, and decision-making. Topics include the cost of 'scared straight' programs, the illusion of objectivity, and the importance of not relying on intuition. They also touch on teaching rules for better judgment, misconceptions about sample size and causal explanations, regression to the mean, and recommended resources for delving deeper into mental models and frameworks.