In this episode, Vicki Atkinson and Wynne Leon are back with writer and retired psychologist, Dr. Gerald Stein.

In this fascinating episode, we talk about the factors that keep us from accurately predicting how we’ll react in a situation or knowing what we want life to be.

We talk about the tests in life like money, fame, winning, and more that look promising but probably feel different than we imagine if we achieve them.

Dr. Stein talks about the factors that impact our ability to anticipate how we feel.

In the face of our poor predictive power, Dr. Stein provides us some ways to face the future like evaluating our patterns and preparing for change.  He also reveals the practice of Tikkun olam, a Jewish concept that directs our energies towards repair of the world. Here's a sneak peak video:

This is a great episode that reveals the perils of prediction and suggests how we can live our best life even when we don’t know what’s coming. We know you’ll love it!

Episode 60 show notes

Dr. Gerald Stein's Blog: Dr. Gerald Stein

Don't be too sure of yourself: Why We aren't Good at Predictions by Dr. Gerald Stein

Other podcast episodes with Dr. Stein:

Episode 46: Being Your Own Best Friend With Dr. Gerald Stein - Part I

Episode 47: Being Your Own Best Friend With Dr. Gerald Stein - Part II

Episode 37: The Waiting Game with Dr. Gerald Stein

Episode 29: Accidental Philanthropists with Dr. Gerald Stein

Episode 20: The Art of the Interview with Dr. Gerald Stein

From the Hosts:

Vicki’s recently released book: Surviving Sue

Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith