Episodes

Timeless lessons on building friendships and presence that aligns with buddhism, stoicism and generally being a kinder person.

Build the real skills to get to the top with low ego

Sam is setting out on a daring journey across time to document the entire history (and future) of innovation. In the new show "How to Change the World: The History of Innovation" we get more than just a masterclass in history and technology. We learn about the forces that shaped society, the mindsets that define humanity and timeless lessons on how the world works and how to change it.

How to understand what to say no to

Love isn’t just a feeling, it’s a pattern. And patterns, when understood, can be changed. We are the descendants of beings who bonded, lusted, and survived—not by chance, but by biology. In this episode, we explore the elegant architecture of love, divided into three distinct experiences: lust, attraction, and attachment. Each has its own hormonal symphony: testosterone’s drive, dopamine’s thrill, oxytocin’s warmth. But these chemicals, while essential, are not our destiny. We must choose how we...

Nassim Taleb's playbook for building self strengthening systems into your life

Cognitive bias. False memory. The Dunning-Kruger effect. What do they all have in common? They show how unreliable our minds can be. In this episode, we explore the science and philosophy of self-knowledge. From flawed reasoning and failed planning to empathy gaps and epistemic humility. But explained using normal English... Along the way, we uncover powerful tools to help you become more reliable, more curious, and a little less wrong. WORKSHOP - Building certainty in an uncertain world 😱 The w...

The practical side of emotional intelligence in real life - not just in theory

The simple psychology of productivity and focus without all the distractions

The neuroscience of overreaction and how to really create a stronger sense of calm

How to slowly change who you are, unlearn bad behaviours and build atomic habits

10 signs of poor boundaries and how to fix them

How to build inner strength and learnt to bend when others break

Understand the circuitry of yourself and how to work with your nervous system instead of against it

The problem with being human is that we believe our version of truth is the truth.

Positive psychology and paying the cost of admission

The psychology of mental strength and how to achieve your goals.

What if the key to unlocking your potential was already within you, nestled within the folds of your own mind? Today we're diving into the science and psychology of hypnosis. It isn't about stage tricks or loss of control. It's about accessing a state of focused attention where the critical mind steps aside, allowing for profound change. Not only do we learn about how the subconscious mind can be accessed but the techniques and ways that work, backed by science. It's the difference between forci...

What if the path to a meaningful life isn't paved with comfort, but with deliberate discomfort? In this episode, we explore the insidious nature of "flabbiness" - not just of body, but of mind and spirit. We'll uncover how our modern world lulls us into a state of complacent existence, and why the easy path often leads to the hardest life. Through stories of transformation and philosophical insights, we'll challenge the notion that happiness comes from avoiding difficulty. Instead, we'll discove...

You should hang out with fear everyday

How to think like Bruce Lee

How biases, systems, overthinking, ego and ignorance ruin your ability to think

8 questions and 6 phrases to build genuine long term happiness

The mind does a lot of things we are never aware of. You don't think about how you move or digest, your mind just does it in the background, You also can't witness all the self-sabotaging doors your mind keeps you locked up in. We all have our own battles that limit us. Maybe how we think about money, or relationships or our own value. Maybe we get nervous about situations and it's our nerves that actually cause the problem we are afraid of. Today guest Jeff Bauhner shares a radical idea for how...