Behavior Gap Radio

039 | Start with the Problem by Carl Richards: Human Behavior, Creativity, Behavioral Finance

Stoke. You know what it is. That fiery excitement that rages far beyond enthusiasm. Some are born with it, some aren't. But either way, eventually we all need to answer the same question: How do you keep the 'Stoke,' well, stoked? Today, I share my answers and ask you for yours.

Listen time: 3:54

Some businesses start with a problem, and the desire to solve it. Some start with a business model and then search for a problem that fits their product or service. Both are valid (maybe). But I've noticed I get way more excited by the first type. What about you?

Listen time: 4:37

We wear "busy" like a badge of honor. But what if it's really a curse? Busy may sound good, but anyone who has been there knows. It's not when we do our best work or when we are our best selves. The way we are working is not working: it's time for a change.

Listen time: 5:11

The Process of Creating by Carl Richards: Human Behavior, Creativity, Behavioral Finance

When you or I use the word "scared," we're describing a feeling. It's not a rational argument or something that can be quantified. But I think I've identified a pattern to help us better understand how our thoughts trigger our feelings and how our feelings lead to our actions.

Listen time: 6:00

There's something BIG I really want to do, but I can't because of ____. Sound familiar? We all have a long list of things we can fill in the blank with. We call those things Roadblocks. But what if we called them Excuses, instead?

Listen time: 7:13

You have a problem. At least, you think you have a problem. But the truth is, a problem actually has you! In this episode I explore why that is the case, and what we can learn from it.

Listen time: 3:40

Jeanna in Idaho tells us how she improved her relationship with fear with one, tiny, psychological adjustment: Replace the word "scared" with "excited." It worked for her. Could it work for you?

Listen time: 3:41

There's a battle for your attention. Yet you only have so much attention to give. If considering an idea costs precious time and energy, what needs to happen to offset those costs? In other words, what makes an idea worth considering?

Listen time: 5:30