Focus leads to safety and productivity

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Maintaining 100% focus while engaging in activities like skiing at high speeds is crucial to avoid accidents and ensure a successful outcome. Immersing yourself in the present moment without distractions can lead to profound experiences and improve writing sessions. The recommendation for enhancing writing skills includes 'Follow the Story' by Jim Stewart for practical guidance, and 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' by Jenny Egan for literary inspiration.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg joins Jason to discuss the different types of conversations (9:29), the role of humor (22:48), and they way conversation dynamics can shift (49:30).

Timestamps (0:00) Charles Duhigg joins Jason to break down his latest publishing, Supercommunicators

(4:01) The importance of communication in startups and lessons from "The Power of Habit”

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(9:29) The role of communication in organizations and the different types of conversations

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(22:48) Exploring the role of humor, laughter, and vulnerability in conversations

(30:06) Understanding gender and cultural differences in communication

(39:23) HubSpot - Be sure to check out the Million Dollar pitch competition from Hubspot for Startups & HubSpot Ventures. Apply now at ⁠https://www.hubspot.com/milliondollarpitch

(40:34) The role anecdotes have in conversation

(49:30) How the dynamic of the conversation shifts when someone has an ask

(1:01:35) The Harvard Study of Adult Development

(1:06:36) Closing remarks

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