Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan
Do you suffer from the sin of certainty? How did Angela react when a grad student challenged her res
Should you become an artist or an accountant? Did Sylvia Plath have to be depressed to write The Bel
Is it better to be an egocentric navigator or an allocentric navigator? Was the New York City Depart
What’s the difference between being busy and being productive? Would you be better at your job if yo
Do you get grittier as you age? What's worse for mental health: video games or social media? And do
Does anyone really know what they’re doing? How do we reward the competent and not the confident? An
How much control do you really have over your body? Could understanding genetics help combat fat-sha
How do you practice self-care if you don’t have time for a break? Is it weird to talk to yourself? A
How final is a final offer, really? Does anonymity turn nice people into jerks? And should you tell
Why would a successful person feel the need to stick it to the little guy? Is Angela a name-dropper?
How do you deal with a close talker? Is Angela drinking too much water? And why can’t Mike keep his
Is it better to be the best player on the worst team or the worst player on the best team? How did A
How well do you know the people in your life, really? Are you stuck having surface-level conversatio
How vulnerable should you get with your coworkers? What’s the benefit of telling strangers about you
What’s more stressful, divorce or jail? Are you in the middle of a “lifequake”? And should we all be
Why do people drink? Why do people not drink? And why specifically do Angela and Mike not drink?
Is a walk through the city as good as a walk through the woods? Who’s most likely to die while takin
Is it worse to regret something you’ve done, or something you haven’t done? What’s the upside of rej
Must one always strive for excellence? Is perfectionism a good thing? And can Mike have two bad days
What makes a con succeed? Does snake oil actually work? And just how gullible is Angela?
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