Behavior Gap Radio

Regretting Our Regrets by Carl Richards: Human Behavior, Creativity, Behavioral Finance

We've all heard of "tricks" to make us smarter about how we spend money. But I was surprised to hear what my teenage kids were willing to do to save money.

Listen time: 3:33

“What am I going to do when I grow up?” I was still asking myself this question in my mid-30s, and I don’t think I’m alone. I often thought it might be nice for someone to show up and say, “Here’s the plan.” But there’s something so valuable about learning how both to make plans and to roll with things as they come.

Listen time: 6:08

What if the impostor syndrome is right? That was the question that Sarah Spain asked me recently on her ESPN podcast. But I think I found a loophole.

Listen time: 6:16

As I've watched my son compete in endurance mountain biking, I've seen people walk the line between being barely in control and dangerous. It's an interesting concept to think about in the context of our work. Like Seth Godin says, "Do something that may not work." Of course, we can't do it all the time, but why not some of the time?

Listen time: 6:09

When we go on adventures, we challenge ourselves to do things we don't do normally, and it can add up to a heavy cognitive load. That comes with stress, and we shouldn't be surprised our adventures come with challenges. But with those challenges comes opportunity to grow outside our climate-controlled lives.

Listen time: 5:04

The Air Beneath Do It Anyway by Carl Richards: Human Behavior, Creativity, Behavioral Finance

At some point, someone has said to you, "Pay attention!" We all think we know what it means, but what if we think about it a little differently? What's worth our attention? Listen time: 2:28

No Worries, Sh'll Be Right by Carl Richards: Human Behavior, Creativity, Behavioral Finance

Have you ever noticed people that are just stoked about life? Certain people have it and how does it apply in the business world, particularly when we're doing creative work? Who are these people? I'd love to know your thoughts after you listen. Send me an email at hello[at]behaviorgap.com.

Listen time: 4:11