Pick the Brain Podcast

Pick the Brain Podcast

By Erin Falconer and Jeremy FisherEducationSelf-Improvement
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Pick the Brain Podcast episodes

  • Is This the Biggest Disease Affecting Humanity?

    On today's show Erin and Jeremy will be discussing what Marissa Peer believes is the biggest disease effecting humanity. What is it? You'll have to click to find out :)

    Show Notes:

    Original Video

    More from Marissa Peer

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    23 min
  • Are All Excuses Really Just Lies?

    On today's show Erin and Jeremy will be discussing a couple segments from the Jocko Willink Podcast on the importance of time and how all excuses are lies.

    Show Notes:

    Jocko Willink Podcast

    Jocko's website

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    21 min
  • How to Actually Remember Books You Read

    On today's episode of the Pick the Brain Podcast Erin and Jeremy will be discussing the points raised in an article written from the Pick the Brain blog which analyzes strategies for remembering the topics we read in books. Let's jump in!

    Show Notes:

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    Original Article

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    20 min
  • Finding Inner Peace With the Dalai Lama

    On today's show Erin and Jeremy will be discussing principles of how to search for inner peace brought to us from the Daili Lama. Ready to jump in!

    Show Notes:

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    Original Video

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    23 min
  • Exploring the Transcendence of Individualism

    Today Erin and Jeremy will be discussing the art of transcendence from clips presented by Russel Brand. Are you ready to find your zen?

     

    Show Notes:

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    Original Video

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    21 min
  • Will Smith on Fault VS Responsibility

    On today's show Erin and Jeremy will be discussing a mix of segments from actor, musician, and philanthropist Will Smith. A lot of people know him for his movies and music, not many people know about his philanthropy. He and his wife Jada pour a lot of time and energy into making other people’s lives better through education, racial equity, and other important causes. You can find the link to their foundation below. Let's get started!

    Show Notes:

    Big thanks to Kettle and Fire for sponsoring today's episode. For 15% off all products + FREE shipping on 6 cartons or more use the promo code PICKTHEBRAIN.

    www.willsmithfoundation.org

    Original video 

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    22 min
  • Ignoring the Best Advice I've Ever Received

    On today's show Erin and Jeremy will discuss part two of the speech delivered by author Neil Gaiman. Should we copy other people? And how to we enjoy the journey that we're on instead of missing it? Let's jump in!

    Show Notes:

    Big thanks to Kettle and Fire for sponsoring today's episode. For 15% off all products + FREE shipping on 6 cartons or more use the promo code PICKTHEBRAIN (available in the US only).

    Original Video

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    22 min
  • Impostor Syndrome and the Struggles of Success

    In today's episode Erin and Jeremy will be discussing part one of a speech delivered by author Neil Gaiman on the importance of accepting that we don't know what we're doing, staying on track following our calling, accepting failure, and making good art in the good times or the bad times.

    Show Notes:

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    Original Video

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    24 min
  • Luck: When Opportunity Meets Preparation

    On this show Erin and Jeremy will be discussing a segment of a conversation from woodworker and actor Nick Offerman in a piece he did with Big Think, where he discusses the relationship between luck and hard work. Let's jump in!

    Show Notes:

    Original Video

    More from Big Think

    More from Nick Offerman

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    19 min
  • Exploring the Meaning of Life

    Today we'll be hearing a segment of a lecture given by Dr. Jordan Peterson, a clinical psychologist and author who will be discussing suffering and the meaning of life.

    Show Notes:

    Original Video

    More from Dr. Jordan Peterson

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    19 min

About Pick the Brain Podcast

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From the Self-Improvement Phenomenon blog PickTheBrain.com comes the Pick the Brain Podcast, the show where we pick the brains of the brightest minds in productivity, health, and self improvement.…