Have you ever felt that you didn’t have enough time in the day? I know I have. To make our dreams a reality, it takes consistency over years. It doesn’t happen magically because we think about it. But when that consistency piles up into anxiety, burnout and overwhelm – we have to manage it so that it doesn’t rob us from our joy and happiness. I want to give you a solution to set yourself up so you don’t collapse from exhaustion.
Read MoreIn this episode, Dr. Huberman explains what stress is, and how it recruits our brain and body to react in specific ways.
Read MoreIn this episode, we discuss how to overcome trauma and use it for growth, why you should make plans on behalf of your future self, how to reshape your identity if you’re feeling stuck, why willpower isn’t enough when it comes to achieving your goals, how to prevent yourself from burning out in your work, and so much more!
Read MoreIn life and work, we have a hard time changing course. When we wind up in a miserable job, a failing project, or a floundering romantic relationship, we rationalize, make excuses, and stick with our bad decisions—even when the writing's on the wall. Why?
Read MoreIn this episode, we discussed why we get burnt out and how to avoid this in our lives, the techniques Thomas uses to learn new things faster and improve memory, how to overcome procrastination and develop self-discipline, and so much more.
Read MoreIn today’s episode, we discuss why we experience brain fog and the best morning routines to get rid of it, the 90-minute focus hack that you need to try, how to manage your dopamine levels to stay motivated, how drugs and alcohol affect your brain and body, and so much more that I’m excited to share with you!
Read MoreIn this episode, Andrew Huberman, professor of neurobiology at Stanford, speaks on the double-edged sword of dopamine and how it plays a role in our ability to focus, Greg McKeown shares why the secret hack to productivity starts with forgiveness, Rich Diviney talks about the difference between discipline and self-discipline and how to achieve both and Joe Dispenza teaches us how rewriting the story of your past can heal your body and transform your mind.
Read MoreIn this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty talks about different ways we can divert our attention and lessen the impact of possible distractions that may come our way.
Read MoreIn this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty shares with us the best practices that can help us regain our strength and replenish our energy to remain productive.
Read MoreMany people don’t use all their paid time off from work — and struggle to relax and recover on nights and weekends too. What does it take to make our breaks more restorative? Adam examines the evidence on recovery and burnout, explores how workplaces can reimagine vacation policies, and highlights what kinds of hobbies are best suited to different times of day.
Read MoreGroup brainstorming is usually where creativity goes to die. But at The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, they have it down to a science. Adam takes us behind the scenes in the writers’ room to show how creative collaboration really works, and reveals what inspires people to share their best – and worst – ideas.
Read MoreHarness the power of frustrated people to shake up the status quo — just like Pixar did.
Read MoreYo-Yo Ma talks about his experience with burnout, how he sustains his energy and creativity, and what it means for music to connect –and celebrate– humanity.
Read MoreMy guest is Rick Rubin. We discuss topics such as finding inspiration, the role of feelings as guideposts, learning from observing nature, balancing self-doubt and anxiety, and adopting new perspectives to channel the creative process.
Read MoreIn this episode, my guest is Robert Greene, multiple New York Times bestselling author and expert on human psychology and behavior both at the individual and group levels and in the context of relationships, careers, and society. We discuss how to find, pursue and achieve one’s unique life purpose, and how to best learn from good and hard experiences along that journey.
Read MoreIn this episode, I explain how the brain engages in creative thinking and, based on that mechanistic understanding, the tools to improve one’s ability to think creatively and innovate in any area. I discuss how convergent and divergent thinking are essential for generating creative ideas.
Read MoreWe all have different motivations for why we do the things we do. Is it a need to feel loved and accepted? The need to be creative and express yourself? Or is it something else entirely? Some experts suggest that dopamine could be the driving force.
Read MoreMalcolm Gladwell hosts a rollicking live discussion about Adam's new book, "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things," which is out today. They explore why we overemphasize innate talent, how Adam grappled with impostor syndrome as a writer and perfectionism as an athlete, and how to chart a path toward achieving greater things. They also discuss the evidence on affirmative action — and riff on topics ranging from humility to psychoanalysis to whether Lions or Bills fans suffer more.
Read MoreAre you an introvert... or an extrovert? You might not know yourself as well as you think. Adam talks with “Quiet” author Susan Cain and visits a workplace where personality training starts even before job training, to help you discover what your traits really are – and how you can stretch beyond them.
Read MoreAdam shares three steps you can take to harness your own self-doubt as a fuel for success, and why we stand to gain more from embracing our insecurities rather than hiding from them.
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