The Winner’s Curse: Why Smart People Lose Their Way | Alex Imas – EP 716
15 January - 54 minsWhat if “winning” isn’t proof of intelligence, but evidence that something went wrong?
In this compelling episode of Passion Struck, behavioral economist Alex Imas joins John R. Miles to unpack The Winner’s Curse, a powerful concept from behavioral economics that explains why smart, capable people systematically overpay, overcommit, and double down on bad decisions.
Drawing from his research and his forthcoming book co-authored with Nobel Laureate Richard Thaler, Alex reveals how the Winner’s Curse shows up far beyond auctions and markets—shaping career choices, relationships, investments, leadership decisions, and even how we interact with AI-driven systems. When competition, uncertainty,...
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Inner Excellence: How to Build Inner Stability Under Pressure | Jim Murphy – EP 721
In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, Jim Murphy, performance coach to elite athletes and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Inner Excellence, joins the show to explore what truly sustains excellence under pressure.
48 mins
27 January Finished
Quiet Connection: How to Find Deeper Meaning Without Words | John R. Miles - EP 720
Discover how to find deeper meaning without words. John R. Miles shares a powerful story of legacy and the fMRI research of Dr. Lisa Miller on the "sensing system" of the brain.
17 mins
23 January Finished
The Hidden Reality of Post-Traumatic Parenting: Breaking the Cycle | Dr. Robyn Koslowitz - EP 719
Dr. Robyn Koslowitz joins Passion Struck to discuss Post-Traumatic Parenting—breaking cycles of inherited pain and building emotional safety for your family.
1 hour
22 January Finished
Why Adult ADHD in Women Often Goes Undiagnosed | Shanna Pearson - EP 718
In this episode, Shanna Pearson unpacks Invisible ADHD in women and offers sustainable coaching tools to build self-trust and momentum.
1 hour 2 mins
20 January Finished
Finding Meaning After Success: The Blueprint of Belonging | John R. Miles - EP 717
Stop the "Hollow High." John R. Miles deconstructs the Winner’s Curse and reveals why meaning lives in the "Mortar of Connection" between us. Listen now.
31 mins
16 January Finished
