World-Leading Psychologist: How to Change Your Life by Changing What’s Around You | Angela Duckworth - EP 814
1 September - 54 minsIf you’ve been trying to change your life but keep falling back into the same habits, this episode is for you.
Today, John R. Miles sits down with Angela Duckworth, one of the world’s leading psychologists and the bestselling author of Grit. Angela has spent her career studying why some people are able to achieve their goals and reach their potential. But in her new book, Situated, she shares a powerful idea that changes the way we think about personal growth.
We tend to believe that change comes from within. We tell ourselves to be more disciplined. Try harder. Find more motivation. Have more willpower.
But Angela explains that we often overlook something incredibly important: what’s aro...
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The Agency Paradox: Why Real Adaptability Starts Inside the Box | John R. Miles - EP 819
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22 mins
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You Don't Need More Freedom. You Need Better Constraints | David Epstein - EP 818
In this episode, John R. Miles sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author David Epstein, author of "Range" and "The Sports Gene," to explore a counterintuitive idea from his new book, "Inside the Box:" constraints can actually make us more creative, focused, and effective.
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