Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby
Dr. Daniel Crosby
The Standard Deviations podcast is a weekly production that looks at money, mind and meaning, all through a psychological lens. Each week, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Crosby interviews a fascinating new guest, experts in everything from finance to literature to wellness. Each guest provides listeners with three concrete ways to apply what was learned that week, ensuring that weekly listening becomes part of a path to a richer life. Episodes are brief, research-based, and designed to fit perfectly within your commute time. So, tune in for practical news that will help you make more, think more and be more.
Learn more by following Dr. Daniel @danielcrosby or visit the website at www.standarddeviationspod.com/
Standard Deviations is presented by Orion.
Learn more by following Dr. Daniel @danielcrosby or visit the website at www.standarddeviationspod.com/
Standard Deviations is presented by Orion.
Episodes
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Sep 7, 2018 • 5min
How to Spot a Financial Bubble: 6 Warning Signs Explained
In today's episode we run through the six signs of a financial bubble.
Sep 3, 2018 • 10min
The Surprising Secret to Greatness: Embracing Mediocrity
In this episode, Dr. Crosby asserts that owning our personal mediocrity is paradoxically the key to personal exceptionalism. Huh? Listen in to hear why owning that you're not that great could be the key to greatness.
Aug 31, 2018 • 11min
Understanding the Psychology of Diversification: How to Make Smarter Investment Choices
Investment diversification is widely-accepted best practice for financial reasons but the psychology of not putting all of your eggs in one basket is at least as powerful. Listen in to understand the psychology of winning by not losing.
Aug 27, 2018 • 10min
Why Feeling Excited About an Investment Could Signal a Bad Idea
A debate rages about the impact of emotion on investment decision-making. Some believe it to be a source of signal where others just see noise. In today's episode, we look at some of the research around investing and emotion and suggest that exciting investing is often bad investing.
Aug 24, 2018 • 8min
How to Watch Financial News: Top Tips for Staying Informed
In most endeavors, staying informed is a positive. So why is it that people who watch less financial news tend to be outperformed than the truly plugged in when considering investing? Listen in to understand how to consume financial media without being consumed by the hype.
Jun 29, 2018 • 14min
How to Thrive in Volatile Markets: Key Do's and Don'ts for Smart Investing
The stock market can be extremely volatile, but with a little understanding of market history and dynamics, you can navigate its ups and downs with greater ease.
Jun 15, 2018 • 16min
10 Key Questions Every Investor Should Ask Their Financial Advisor
On this week's episode we review the evidence around whether or not to hire a financial advisor and offer ten questions for separating great advisors from the not so great.
Jun 8, 2018 • 16min
Master the 12 Laws of Wealth: Essential Rules for Building Lasting Prosperity
Investing has been described as simple but not easy. By listening to this podcast, you will understand the 12 steps necessary to create lasting wealth. The implementation? That's up to you.
Jun 1, 2018 • 8min
Is It Time for New Friends? 5 Key Reasons You Should Rethink Your Social Group
In this episode, we take on the age old questions:
"Do birds of a feather flock together?"
or
"Do opposites attract?"
We also make the bold statement that your friends are lame and are keeping you from being as smart and well-rounded as you ought to be.
May 26, 2018 • 16min
Luck vs. Skill in Investing: What Really Determines Financial Success?
Is investing a game of luck or skill? In this episode, we examine the three criteria needed to distinguish a game of luck from skill and find that financial markets land somewhere in the middle. We then discuss the implications of this finding for selecting appropriate investment vehicles.
