The Psychology of Podcasting: Lessons in self actualisation, intrinsic motivation and how to enjoy yourself - w/ Paul Davies
Understand the human behaviour of why we do what we do and what keeps us motivated as we look at the case study of podcasters.
99% of podcasters quit before episode 20. Why do 1% keep going... and what does it teach us about ourselves?
Paul Davies interviews Sam on the psychology of motivation, self-determination, signalling theory and more as we break down the psychology of what makes people podcast.
Besides analysing what's driving the trend to start a podcast we also learn about why humans do anything and how to make your own decisions for the right reasons.
Learn:
- How to keep a side hustle fun instead of it being a chore
- What on earth do virtue signalling, costly commitments and intellectual fitness testing have to do with podcasting and mate acquisition
- Why the things we do become extensions of ourselves.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Why make a podcast?
01:48 Introducing Sam Webster Harris
02:43 Overcoming Podcasting Challenges
03:17 The Journey of Podcasting
04:21 The Power of Asking
07:48 The Effort Behind Podcast Production
10:14 The Process of Creating an Episode
15:41 Balancing Passion and Profession
16:47 The Psychology of Motivation
22:17 The Drive for Fame and Recognition
27:12 Reflecting on Podcast Beginnings
28:16 Choosing a Unique Podcast Path
29:43 Self-Actualization Through Podcasting
30:18 Signaling Theory and Podcasting
31:39 The Reality of Podcasting
33:17 Perceptions and Misconceptions
41:34 Burnout and Consistency
42:24 Dealing with Criticism
44:42 Advice for Aspiring Podcasters
47:39 Podcast Recommendations and Final Thoughts
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