Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan
Is a walk through the city as good as a walk through the woods? Who’s most likely to die while takin
Is it worse to regret something you’ve done, or something you haven’t done? What’s the upside of rej
Must one always strive for excellence? Is perfectionism a good thing? And can Mike have two bad days
What makes a con succeed? Does snake oil actually work? And just how gullible is Angela?
How do friendships change as we get older? Should you join a bowling league? And is Angela more impo
What’s the difference between people who preserve special things and people who devour them right aw
Why does time fly when you’re having fun? How do you teach rats to play hide and seek? And what does
Is it enough to toss a soda can in the recycling? Why is Maria obsessed with Nobel Prize lectures? A
Should you visualize success or failure? How do you bounce back from a mistake? And will Maria hustl
Are highly effective people quicker to share credit? What does poverty do to your brain? And how did
We asked you to nominate the worst sins of the modern age. Which one do Stephen and Angela think bel
What does the Seven Deadly Sins survey tell us about the people who listen to this podcast? Are we m
Is pride an emotion? Where’s the line between self-esteem and hubris? And what does Stephen have aga
Who’s greedier — gamblers or casinos? What’s the difference between betting on sports and entering a
What does social media do to our self-esteem? How is envy affecting our politics? And should you go
What’s the difference between anger and indignation? What’s Angela’s problem with turkey sandwiches?
Are we too busy watching Friends? Is porn driving us apart? And why did New Yorkers stop vacationing
Is your favorite treat changing your brain? Why do so many snacks melt in your mouth? And why can’t
How can we distinguish between laziness and patience? Why do people do crossword puzzles? And how is
Birthdays! Why do Americans prefer Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July to theirs? Why do they make S
