Best Andrew Xu Podcasts (2025)

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#200 - Into the Unknown & Doing the Work with Ada Tseng (Journalist & Author) 1:38:50

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What does it take to make a dream, reality? Any goal, any vision can be daunting when you're at the very beginning. Uneducated, inexperienced, overwhelmed...it's hard to identify or even decide what's the best place to start. And even when you do decide, getting the ball rolling and finally taking the proverbial leap is its own major feat. In one o…

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Culture Still Eats Strategy For Breakfast 29:54

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Do you stick to the rules or do you roll through stop signs? Whether you’re “tight” or “loose” — how closely you adhere to social norms — has major implications for your life at home and at work. “To be effective, we want to be ambidextrous,” says Michele Gelfand, the John H. Scully Professor in Cross-Cultural Management and Professor of Organizati…

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Stephanie Murray on Why Low Birthrates Matter 1:19:42

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Stephanie Murray is a contributing writer for The Atlantic and the author behind the Substack "Family Stuff." Her beat involves covering many of the intricacies and data points behind parenting and child-rearing, particularly the decline in birthrates throughout much of the developed world. In this episode, I got a chance to speak with her about th…

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The AI Prescription for Healthcare 27:40

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AI has the potential to reshape medicine. But translating its promise into solutions for providers and patients is a high-stakes challenge. “There’s a lot more problems than solutions available,” says Mohsen Bayati, the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Professor of Operations, Information & Technology at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “So it’s ripe f…

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Charlotte Swasey on How Voters Perceive the Democrats 1:11:01

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Charlotte Swasey is the writer behind the Substack "Medium Data," which examines the intricacies of polling and political analysis to generate upcoming election forecasts and predictions for Democratic politicians. In this episode, I got a chance to speak with her about the Senate forecast for the 2026 Elections, the gap between the perception and …

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#199 - Following Your North Star with Director Andrew Ahn 1:27:20

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We show up to work, to relationships, to passion projects and hobbies in various phases of our lives and do the best we can, never knowing if and how we may be changing the world around us. For director Andrew Ahn, he's never endeavored to change minds or hearts doing what he loves most (and is also really good at), which is telling funny, vulnerab…

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Designing the AI Organization 26:35

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“The way I think about trying to anticipate and shape the AI future requires us to take a step back and ask ourselves first, ‘What does this technology do? What does it enable?’” reflects Amir Goldberg, a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “That’s very different from asking ourselves, ‘How is the technolog…

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Dylan Matthews on Negativity Bias and the Cost of Foreign Aid Cuts 54:18

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Dylan Matthews is a senior correspondent at Vox and one of the key writers behind Future Perfect, a section of the site dedicated to exploring ways to make the world better through evidence, reason, and moral philosophy. If you look at his body of work, you’ll find that he’s written about everything from AI risk to tax policy to foreign aid spendin…

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Listener Favorites: Paul Millerd | The Pathless vs Default Path 1:05:17

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Join us for a compelling conversation with Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path. In this episode, Paul shares his insights on finding yourself in the wrong life and the real work of figuring out how to live. Discover his journey through experiments, travels, and lessons learned, as he pieces together a set of principles to guide him from unful…

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Matthew Adelstein on Theism, Utilitarianism, and Animal Welfare 1:19:52

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Matthew Adelstein writes the Substack "Bentham's Newsletter" under the alias "Bentham's Bulldog." He is the rare thinker who will, in one breath, defend a rigorous logical case for the existence of God, and in the next insist that we should worry more about shrimp than about most public-policy debates. His outlook isn’t contrarian for sport; it’s t…

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What Happened to the Middle? 30:07

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Neil Malhotra, the Edith M. Cornell professor of political economy at Stanford Graduate School of Business, aims to identify the nature of our tumultuous political moment in his work. In this episode, Malhotra explores rising distrust, shifting political identities, and what these changes mean for individuals — and businesses. Plus, the billion-dol…

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Katherine Dee on the Nature of Internet Subcultures 58:23

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Katherine Dee is an internet culture reporter who writes the Substack "default.blog," which observes the quirks and tendencies of various subcultures on social media. In this episode, I got a chance to talk with her about her history covering different facets of the internet, how she approaches AI, and the different incentives of online interaction…

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Jessica Grose on Technology and Post-Pandemic Divides 1:15:54

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Jessica Grose is an opinion writer for The New York Times. What I admire about Jessica's writing is that she doesn’t just cover politics as a horse race or culture as a meme war; she zooms into the kitchen tables, classrooms, and waiting rooms where policy choices land on real bodies. Her beat is parenthood and education, faith and loneliness, COV…

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Small Business, Big Impact 25:36

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Sridhar Narayanan, a professor of marketing at Stanford Graduate School of Business, studies how small businesses operate and why they’re so important, especially in the developing world. “Modernizing small businesses will have a profound impact on economies worldwide in many ways,” he says. In this episode of If/Then, Narayanan explains why so man…

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Listener Favorites: Arianna Warsaw | Navigating The Dynamics of Identity Change 1:00:52

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Join us as we sit down with music industry insider, Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch. Discover her unique perspective on navigating identity change and get an insider's tour of the industry. From musician life to proper clapping etiquette, Arianna shares her knowledge and experiences. Don't miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of the classical m…

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Listener Favorites: Manisha Thakor | Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough 58:16

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In the latest episode of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast titled 'Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough', we are joined by Manisha Thakor, a seasoned financial expert and the Founder of MoneyZen LLC. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Manisha offers a fresh perspective on our relationship with money and success. Dra…

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Micah Sifry on Government Protest and American Authoritarianism 1:13:05

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Micah Sifry is a writer and organizer behind the Substack "The Connector." He has decades of experience in covering how technology is changing politics, and how to participate productively in the political process. In this episode, I got a chance to talk with him about the history of mass protests in the US, the recent authoritarian cuts to governm…

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Listener Favorites: Aaron Dignan | How to Speed up The Organizational Decision Making Process 57:11

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Aaron Dignan is using software to help scale new ways of working and expedite the decision making process of organizations. Discover the possibilities for transformation in the workplace and realize how we can use software like Murmur to revolutionize our slow and outdated systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Noah Smith on the Crisis of Trump's Tariff Madness 57:27

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Announcement: this podcast will be publishing episodes twice as often as before (so every single week on Thursdays) for the next several weeks at least, and hopefully for longer. Count yourself lucky in that regard :) Noah Smith is an economist who writes the Substack "Noahpinion" and co-hosts the podcast "Econ 102." He is known for his commentary …

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Could Financial Literacy Change the World? 27:40

2M ago27:40

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Only a third of the global population is financially literate. Why? Because most of us don’t learn the basics of personal finance in school — or elsewhere. Treating financial literacy as an afterthought can have serious consequences, from personal calamities to economic crises, according to Annamaria Lusardi, a professor of finance and the director…

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Listener Favorites: Drew Plotkin | How to Use Tattoos to Rewrite Your Story and Reinvent Yourself 1:00:01

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Drew Plotkin, tattoo artist and filmmaker, shares his journey of self-discovery through tattoos in this episode. He recounts his adventures, from death row to Hollywood, and uses his experiences to inspire listeners with his resilience and determination to live life on his own terms. Don't miss this raw and honest account of success, failure, and f…

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Listener Favorites: Gautam Mukunda | What Presidential Elections Can Teach us About Leadership 1:06:48

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In this podcast episode, we sit down with Gautam Mukunda, a Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership, to discuss what we can learn about leadership from presidential elections. Drawing on insights from his book 'Picking Presidents', which examines the qualities that make for successful leaders, Mukunda provides a…

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Listener Favorites: Jeremey Utley | How Having Lots of Ideas Leads to Creative Breakthroughs 57:10

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If you want to be more innovative, you need to start by changing the way you think about creativity. Good ideas aren't the result of pure wisdom, but rather the practice of innovation. Learn how to tap into surprising and valuable ideas on demand and fill the creative pipeline with breakthrough ideas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Listener Favorites: Russ Roberts | The Decisions that Define Us 1:02:18

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We have apps telling us who we should date, what music to listen to and which route to take to work, but no algorithm or AI can tell us who we should marry, where we should live or at what age we should have children. According to economist Russ Roberts, these decisions are borne of the necessity to solve life's wild problems. They aren't decisions…

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Listener Favorites: Camille Virginia | The Power of Offline Social Connection 1:01:50

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Camille Virginia presents a refreshing and influential solution to the conundrum of digital connection. That is- meeting offline and in the real world. Not only does Camille explain the power of offline connection but she also provides a handbook that will help you fast track your way to building a fulfilling and thriving connection with anyone. Ho…

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Cathy Reisenwitz on Navigating Gender Norms 1:11:06

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Cathy Reisenwitz writes the Substack "Sex and the State," which covers the intersection between feminism, sex advocacy, and how our society shapes our perception of gender roles. In this episode, I got a chance to talk with her about her upbringing as an Evangelical, how her views on gender and sex have changed over time, and the tension between ou…

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Listener Favorites: Michael Bungay Stanier | How to Unlock Your Greatness By Working on Hard Things 45:10

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Welcome to an inspiring episode of Unmistakable Creative, featuring the brilliant Michael Bungay Stanier, a renowned coach and author, as we explore the path to unlocking greatness by embracing challenges. Join us as we delve into the transformative power of working on hard things and how it leads to personal and professional growth. Stanier shares…

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Listener Favorites: Madeleine Dore | Redefining What it Means to be Productive 56:38

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In this episode, Madeleine Dore discusses how we can redefine productivity by embracing the messiness of life. Dore shares her insights on dismantling comparison, aspirational routines, and unrealistic expectations, encouraging listeners to find their own way to navigate the never-ending list of things to do. Tune in to discover a new perspective o…

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Adapting To Massive Technological Change 25:15

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Susan Athey, the Economics of Technology Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business and founding director of the Golub Capital Social Impact Lab, studies the impact of technological innovations on workers, businesses, and society. Will the world’s economies successfully adapt to a future defined by artificial intelligence? On this episode, A…

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Listener Favorites: Tim Klein | The New Science of Navigating School, Careers and Life 1:02:34

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Tim Klein breaks down an evidence-based decision-making framework designed to help you make life's biggest decisions. Learn how to navigate the modern education system and ever-changing world of careers to find your purpose in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Listener Favorites: Mike Liguori | How to Heal a Relationship with a Parent 56:08

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We interview Mike Liguori, founder of Live Your Truth Media and author of The Road Ahead and Miles Behind. Mike shares his insights on how to heal relationships with parents, drawing on his experience reconciling with his father during a cross-country road trip. Tune in to learn more about Mike's journey and gain valuable insights on how to mend re…

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Ethan Kross | How to Deal With The Voice in Your Head 55:43

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the mind's intricacies with our esteemed guest, Ethan Kross. A renowned psychologist and author, Ethan Kross, is a leading expert in controlling the inner voice that often leads us astray. In this episode, titled 'Ethan Kross | How to Deal With The Voice in Your H…

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Listener Favorites: Frederic Bahnson | How To Reduce the Impact of Cognitive Biases on Your Decisions 1:25:59

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The choices we make are actively building the future that awaits us, so what better way to find joy, love and happiness than to become masters of our own decision making? Dr. Frederic Bahnson wants to teach you how to take the guesswork out of decision making so that you can unlock a power better than destiny: the power of choice. Hosted on Acast. …

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Listener Favorites: Dennis Xu | A World Without Folders 55:43

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Are you tired of the never-ending struggle to keep your files organized and easily accessible? We sit down with Dennis Xu, co-founder of Mem Labs, to discuss the revolutionary new self-organizing workspace that is changing the way we store and access information. Using state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, Mem helps knowledge workers around the…

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Listener Favorites: Masachs Boungou | Turning the Pain and Personal History into Meaning and Purpose 51:24

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Dr. Masachs Boungou says that your personal history is not your past. It shapes who you are today and has the power to stir up a deeply moving and unshakable drive within you. Listen as Dr. Masachs shares his own personal history and how we can fulfill our true potential by embracing the history that shapes us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

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Listener Favorites: Alex Budak | Becoming a Changemaker: Leading Positive Change at Any Level 57:23

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In this enlightening conversation, we're joined by Alex Budak, a professor at Haas Business School and the author of 'Becoming a Change Maker'. Alex shares his unique insights on micro leadership, the dynamics of champions, cynics, and fence sitters in our ability to make change, and the importance of taking a long-term perspective. Alex Budak is n…

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Shauna Daly on the State of Young Men in America 1:13:18

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Shauna Daly is the co-founder of the Substack "Young Men Research Initiative," which covers how people can reach out to young men who are increasingly drifting rightward. In this episode, I got a chance to talk with her about the ways that young men are lacking a script for what type of person they should be, the recent decline in romantic relation…

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Listener Favorites: Gloria Mark | Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity 58:35

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Psychologist Gloria Mark shares her groundbreaking research on attention span and introduces the concept of "kinetic attention" as a new framework for understanding how our brains function in the digital age. In this podcast episode, she offers practical tips for restoring balance and improving our mental resources to find success and wellness in o…

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Think You Know Yourself? Think Again. 26:09

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Brian Lowery, the Walter Kenneth Kilpatrick Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business and the author of Selfless: The Social Creation of You, argues that identity is about much more than external characteristics, family history, or the collection of experiences that compose the chronology of our lives. In fact, Lo…

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Listener Favorites: Craig Swanson | The Power of a Willingness To Be Wrong 58:57

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Entrepreneur and startup studio owner, Craig Swanson, argues that the ability to embrace being wrong is essential to success in any field. Swanson explains that most people are afraid of being wrong. As a result, they're constantly second-guessing themselves and their ideas, which stifles creativity and innovation. Instead of being afraid of being …

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Listener Favorites: Kate Peterson | Coming up with Your Own Definition of What It Means to Live a Good Life 45:41

3M ago45:41

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A brilliant travel writer and entrepreneur, Kate Peterson shares the wisdom she's attained from traveling the world on how to come up with your own definition on what it means to live well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Listener Favorites: Dan Pink | The Power of Regret 1:10:36

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Welcome to another episode of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast. In this episode, we're thrilled to have a conversation with Dan Pink. Dan is known for his insightful books, five of which are New York Times bestsellers, and his unique perspectives on motivation and human behavior. In this enlightening conversation, Dan Pink shares his wisdom on the…

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Listener Favorites: Dandapani | The Power of Unwavering Focus 1:11:00

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Dive into the world of unwavering focus with Dandapani, a renowned Hindu priest, entrepreneur, and former monk, in this enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative. Dandapani's unique insights and experiences from his monastic life offer a deeper understanding of how focus can transform our lives. He delves into the intricacies of the mind, expla…

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Listener Favorites: George Ko | Why it Takes 1000 Small Breaks to Get One Big One 48:21

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George Ko, known for his dazzling sound and eloquence at the piano, is a pianist and composer who has played on stages around the world. George highlights the importance of dedication, grit and consistency when pursuing a creative path. Here's why being able to get 1000 small breaks instead of one big one will be what defines your ability to hit it…

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Listener Favorites: Richard Newman | Lift Your Impact: Transform Your Mindset, Influence, and Future to Elevate Your Work, Team, and Life 1:05:58

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Join Richard Newman, an award-winning expert in communication, storytelling, and influence, as he shares groundbreaking techniques to increase your impact and influence. Discover how to align your values, create a better future, overcome limitations, and inspire others through powerful storytelling. Tune in to gain practical tools and insights that…

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Listener Favorites: Akshay Nanavati | How to Use Pain as a Tool for Transformation 54:04

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Akshay Nanavati is on a mission to help people transform their negative emotions into health, wealth and happiness. His book "Fearvana" is a revolutionary approach to conquering your fears and achieving anything you set your mind to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Listener Favorites: Richard Leider | The Path of Purposeful Aging 52:44

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How can we celebrate the experience of aging? How can we take the process of getting old and turn it into a purposeful journey? In this episode, we explore this very unexplored subject with aging expert Richard Leider in order to hopefully unveil the path of purposeful aging to all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Erik Engheim on How He Misjudged Trump Supporters 1:22:19

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When we see people acting in ways that seem irrational or incomprehensible, it’s easy to see them as ignorant or evil. But what if there’s more to it? What if, beneath the surface, there’s a much more complex mix of emotions—joy, fear, loyalty, and even desperation—that we tend to dismiss or fail to see? Erik Engheim writes the Substack "Erik Explo…

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How Taxes Influence Innovation 25:06

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What’s one of the most powerful forces behind technological breakthroughs, business strategy, and job creation? The tax code. Rebecca Lester, an associate professor of accounting and one of three inaugural Botha-Chan Faculty Scholars at Stanford Graduate School of Business, studies how subtle tax incentives can trigger monumental business decisions…

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Listener Favorites: Derek Gladwin | Rewriting Our Stories 54:09

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