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.
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Sep 14, 2023 • 14min
S32 E4: "Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution" by Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson explores the benefits of spirituality for problem-solving, reflects on humanity's relationship with death, discusses the transformative impact of death on the spiritual journey, explores the universality of religions, and emphasizes the importance of hope, joy, and building new systems and models for a better world.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 8min
S32 E3: "Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know" by Adam Grant
Adam Grant, Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink discuss the power of rethinking and unlearning in a rapidly changing world. They emphasize the benefits of adopting a scientific mindset, surrounding ourselves with diverse perspectives, and engaging in productive debates.
Sep 12, 2023 • 15min
S32 E2: "Fit Nation The Gains and Pains of America’s Exercise Obsession" by Natalia Mehlman Petrzela
Historian and fitness instructor Natalia Mehlman Petrzela discusses the implications of our exercise culture and the lack of access to fitness resources. The podcast explores the importance of exercise for mental well-being, unexpected contributors to the fitness industry, and the inequalities in access to exercise for working-class Americans.
Sep 11, 2023 • 9min
S32 E1: "The Manager's Handbook: Five Simple Steps to Build a Team, Stay Focused, Make Better Decisions, and Crush Your Competition" by David Dodson
Serial entrepreneur and investor David Dodson discusses the five key management skills every great manager needs to know. The speaker explores how these skills have helped successful leaders like Sam Walton and Steve Jobs. They emphasize the importance of implementing these skills organization-wide.
Sep 8, 2023 • 14min
S31 E5: “Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning” by Tom Vanderbilt
Tom Vanderbilt, author of 'Beginners' and expert on the benefits of becoming an adult beginner, explores the power of the beginner's mind and the transformative joy of lifelong learning. He emphasizes the importance of learning new skills and discusses the significance of failure and experimentation in science. Vanderbilt offers insights on overcoming obstacles to learning and highlights the brain's capacity for lifelong learning.
Sep 7, 2023 • 13min
S31 E4: "On Disinformation: How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy" By Lee McIntyre
Explore the rise of disinformation, its manipulation power, and the connection between science denial and reality. Understand the role of the internet in disseminating disinformation and the responsibility of the media. Discover ways to combat disinformation and take action against it.
Sep 6, 2023 • 15min
S31 E3: "Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything―Even Things That Seem Impossible Today" by Jane McGonigal
Jane McGonigal, author who draws on the latest scientific research in psychology and neuroscience, shows us how to train our minds to think the unthinkable and imagine the unimaginable. Topics include expanding imagination and preparing for future possibilities, recognizing signals of change, and unlocking the power of imagination and urgent optimism.
Sep 5, 2023 • 14min
S31 E2: "Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting" by Lisa Genova
Neuroscientist and novelist Lisa Genova discusses how memories are made and retrieved, exploring topics such as blocking, tip-of-the-tongue forgetting, perspective memory challenges, exploiting memory vulnerabilities, memory lapses, and the science of memory and the art of forgetting.
Sep 4, 2023 • 11min
S31 E1: "The Leap to Leader: How Ambitious Managers Make the Jump to Leadership" by Adam Bryant
Learn how to make the leap from manager to leader by reflecting on motivations and proving oneself. Discover the challenges faced by women and minorities in the workplace and the importance of doing a great job that speaks for itself.
Sep 1, 2023 • 11min
S30 E5: "A Pity Party Is Still a Party: A Feel-Good Guide to Feeling Bad" by Chelsea Harvey Garner
Therapist Chelsea Harvey Garner discusses the importance of embracing difficult emotions and challenges misconceptions about suffering. She highlights the power of group rituals in enhancing connection and well-being, emphasizing their benefits for physical and mental health.
