UE #53: The Winner Effect, Power, Self-Esteem
In this episode, I explore the 'Winner Effect', a phenomenon where individuals are more likely to win after a history
UE #3: Acceptance is the foundation of emotional intelligence
I explain the importance of acceptance in developing emotional intelligence. A brief discussion about Jonathan Haidt’s work, and a
UE #5: How meditation can help build emotional intelligence (includes a 10 minute guided meditation)
Always wanted to learn meditation, but weren’t sure how exactly it helps? In this episode, I explain how meditation
UE #9: On Self Compassion
In this episode, I introduce the idea of self compassion. And then I lead you into a short 7 minute
UE #8: Distraction - The biggest enemy of emotional fitness
In this episode, I talk about distraction, which I think is the biggest mistake that prevents emotional fitness. If you
UE #14: Happiness comes from progress, not attainment
Where does happiness come from? I claim it comes from making progress, not attaining a goal. Have a listen to
UE #10: Your mind is like a family, and you are its head
In which, I compare the mind to a family. This analogy helps understand our minds better, and point to what’
UE #7: Facts, fear, and the coronavirus
I talk about the thing that’s in all our minds: the coronavirus pandemic. This is not an episode about
UE #6: Why bother with emotional intelligence?
Let’s take a step back, and think about why even bother with emotional intelligence. What’s the payoff, and
UE #4: Why exactly is humility a virtue?
What is humility? Is it the same as self-deprecation? And how can being humble make you a better learner? Find
