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No Stupid Questions

Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan

Episodes

Total: 242

Is sobbing a survival tactic? What happened when Angela wept in front of her boss? And what do sauer

Why are people so inconsistent? Is there such a thing as character? And did Stephen once have the wo

Is there such a thing as a victimless crime? In an unfair system, is dishonesty okay? And are adoles

How do you know when it’s the right time to retire? What does a “good” retirement look like? And wil

How many bottles of wine are regifted? What’s wrong with giving cash? And should Angela give her hus

How do you express yourself when you're not sure what you want to say? What’s the number one way to

When are negative emotions enjoyable? Are we all a little masochistic? And do pigs like hot sauce?

What do gamblers and referees have in common? When do machines make better decisions than people? An

How can you break a bad habit if you’re not aware that you’re doing it? Does Barack Obama grind his

What’s the difference between schadenfreude and sadism? Can envy be put to good use? And how do you

Can a little dishonesty be a good thing? How many fibs does Angela tell every day? And why does Step

If you’re frustrated with your family, should you cut ties with them? Who’s more likely to break wit

How much can you tell about someone from the first few seconds of a Zoom call? What did Stephen thin

How does comparing yourself to others affect your well-being? What do you do when there’s no one lef

What’s the purpose of profanity? Why is cursing on the rise? And will Angela finally swear off swear

How should you treat Seasonal Affective Disorder? Would we all be happier if we hibernated? And why

How do you let go of resentment? Do apologies even work? And what grievances have Stephen and Angela

Do highway warnings save lives or cost lives? How do you keep men from peeing on the floor? And what

How is aging different today than it was in the past? What do young people get wrong about happiness

Can exercising your body boost your brain's stamina? Are some people just born lazy? And why did Ang