The Next Big Idea Daily
Next Big Idea Club
What if engaging with great ideas could become one of your daily habits? What if some of the best tips for living better and working smarter were served up with your morning coffee, a hit of motivation guaranteed to start your day right? That’s the idea behind The Next Big Idea Daily. We work with hundreds of non-fiction authors — experts in productivity, creativity, leadership, communication, and other fields. They distill their big ideas into bite-sized chunks, and we offer you one each morning.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 11, 2024 • 12min
"Our Biggest Fight" by Frank H. McCourt Jr. & Michael J. Casey
Authors Frank H. McCourt Jr. and Michael J. Casey discuss the flaws of the current internet system and propose a decentralized networking protocol for individual data ownership. They emphasize the importance of reshaping the internet to prioritize human values, economic growth, and innovation.
Apr 10, 2024 • 13min
"The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality" by Amanda Montell
Amanda Montell, author, discusses modern irrationality and the Information Age. Topics include cognitive biases impacting mental health, the influence of biases on decision-making, and the negative effects of celebrity worship on body image, addiction, and criminal behaviors.
22 snips
Apr 9, 2024 • 17min
"The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain Is Different and How to Understand Yours" by Chantel Prat
Neuroscientist Chantel Prat discusses the diversity in human brain functioning, brain responses to threats, reinforcement learning, decision-making styles, London taxi drivers' brains, and brain adaptation and diversity in functioning.
5 snips
Apr 8, 2024 • 13min
"The Friction Project" by Huggy Rao and Robert Sutton
Authors and professors Huggy Rao and Robert Sutton discuss strategies for smart leaders to make the right things easier and the wrong things harder. They explore the Trustees Mindset, Subtraction Mindset, and the dynamics of being a 'friction fixer' in organizations, emphasizing the balance between addressing challenges and driving progress.
Apr 5, 2024 • 15min
"Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships" by Scott Rick
Behavioral scientist Scott Rick discusses the complexities of relationships where one partner is a tightwad and the other a spendthrift. He explores why opposites attract financially, the challenges they face, and offers advice on managing money differences in relationships.
19 snips
Apr 4, 2024 • 16min
"Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict" by William Ury
William Ury, author of best-selling negotiation book, discusses navigating conflict with curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. He shares a tense encounter with the President of Venezuela and strategies for maintaining composure during negotiations. He also dives into diplomatic negotiations that led to the end of the longest-running war in the Americas.
Apr 3, 2024 • 16min
"Says Who?: A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words" by Anne Curzan
Linguist Anne Curzan challenges traditional grammar rules, advocating for a more inclusive and flexible approach to language. She discusses the evolution of language, the impact of prescriptive rules on communication, and the significance of linguistic diversity in identity and culture.
Apr 2, 2024 • 11min
"The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight" by Andrew Leland
Author Andrew Leland discusses his memoir on losing sight and challenges perceptions of disability. Topics include innovation from disabilities, community involvement in design, and the richness found in disabled life.
5 snips
Apr 1, 2024 • 15min
"Cultures of Growth" by Mary C. Murphy
Mary Murphy discusses how mindset can transform groups and teams in 'Cultures of Growth'. The podcast explores fixed vs. growth mindsets, mindset triggers, debunking the genius myth, and the importance of cultivating a culture of growth for personal and group success.
4 snips
Mar 29, 2024 • 13min
"Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down" by Corey Keyes
Corey Keyes, mental health expert, discusses the concept of languishing, its impact on mental health, and how to move from languishing to flourishing by focusing on purpose, personal growth, positive relationships, and societal contributions.
