Open Book

Feeling stuck is part of the journey—but it doesn’t have to be the end. This episode explores how to uncover your hidden goals, escape indecision, and start living with direction. We reflect on Sher’s compassionate guidance for dreamers and wanderers alike.

Your twenties aren’t a throwaway decade—they’re the foundation of adulthood. Psychologist Meg Jay makes the case for intentionality during this pivotal time. We explore how career, relationships, and identity take shape—and why the choices you make now echo for years.

Why do habits form—and how can we change them? We unpack the habit loop of cue, routine, and reward, and explore how individuals and organizations can reprogram behavior. Small shifts lead to big transformations.

Humans aren’t logical—but we are predictably irrational. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely reveals how hidden forces shape our decisions, from pricing to procrastination. This episode explores the quirks of our minds—and how understanding them helps us make smarter choices.

Negotiation is about connection, not compromise. Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss brings high-stakes techniques to everyday life. We explore tactical empathy, calibrated questions, and how to get more without being confrontational.

A timeless guide to building better relationships. This episode unpacks Carnegie’s foundational principles of communication, persuasion, and empathy—skills that matter in business, friendship, and beyond. Classic advice that still feels relevant today.

Peace is found in the present moment. We explore Tolle’s transformative guide to mindfulness, ego, and spiritual awakening. This episode dives into the concept of presence and how embracing “now” can reduce suffering and bring clarity to everyday life.

How can we be better ancestors? This episode explores long-term thinking in a short-term world. Krznaric challenges us to shift our perspective beyond the next quarter or election cycle and take responsibility for future generations through bold, legacy-driven action.

Whether you’re familiar with the Bible or not, The Good Book breaks it down into 40 accessible, meaningful chapters. We explore timeless spiritual themes—grace, justice, love, and redemption—through stories that continue to resonate across time and culture.

What does it mean to live with eternity in mind? This episode explores questions of faith, purpose, and belief through Cliffe Knechtle’s thoughtful take on the intersection of reason and spirituality—and how they shape the way we live now.