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Welcome to Summary State, the podcast that distils the world’s most influential books into bite-sized episodes.Whether it’s psychology, business, fiction, or self-help, we go beyond the blurb to brin... more
FAQs about Summary State Podcast:How many episodes does Summary State Podcast have?The podcast currently has 280 episodes available.
June 13, 2025The Art of Communicating: Speak with Mindfulness and CompassionIn The Art of Communicating, Thich Nhat Hanh teaches that words can nourish or harm. This episode explores how mindful speech and deep listening can transform relationships, reduce suffering, and help you connect more fully with others, and yourself....more1h 7minPlay
June 12, 2025Flow: The Secret to Happiness Isn’t What You ThinkFulfilment isn’t about external success, it’s about internal experience. Flow teaches how structured goals, clear feedback, and focused effort create the conditions for joy. This episode explores how to find more of that, more often....more1h 10minPlay
June 12, 2025Principles: A Playbook for Clear Thinking and Consistent ResultsBehind every great decision is a set of guiding rules. Principles teaches how to develop your own, model outcomes like a machine, and build a life that’s both aligned and efficient. This episode distils the mindset that powers billion-dollar thinking....more58minPlay
June 12, 2025The Anxious Generation: Why Kids Are Breaking DownChildhood used to be active, social, and in-person. Now it’s filtered, anxious, and online. This episode unpacks Jonathan Haidt’s bold argument about how the smartphone rewiring of childhood is fueling a generational mental health crisis, and what we can do about it....more1h 15minPlay
June 11, 2025The 48 Laws of Power: Use With CautionIs power always manipulation? Or is it self-preservation? We explore Robert Greene’s iconic (and controversial) 48 Laws of Power, revealing what they teach about control, influence, and how to avoid getting outplayed in life....more28minPlay
June 11, 2025The Power of Now: Finding Freedom in the PresentPeace doesn’t come from solving every problem, it comes from stepping outside your thoughts. This episode walks through The Power of Now, helping you reconnect with presence, reduce inner noise, and find quiet strength in stillness....more56minPlay
June 11, 2025The Choice Factory: 25 Biases That Shape Your DecisionsRichard Shotton’s The Choice Factory reveals how 25 behavioural biases impact everyday choices. We summarise key examples, from pricing quirks to perception tricks, so you can decode buying behaviour and make smarter decisions (whether you're selling or shopping)....more1h 36minPlay
June 11, 2025The Comic Toolbox: Writing Comedy That WorksYou don’t need to be born funny, you just need the right tools. This episode explores how The Comic Toolbox helps you brainstorm, structure, and refine humour, whether you're writing a script, sketch, or just better punchlines....more18minPlay
June 11, 2025Humor That Works: Why Funny Means BusinessIn Humor That Works, Andrew Tarvin shows that humour isn’t just for stand-up, it’s a tool for better leadership, connection, and productivity. This episode explores how to use intentional humour to reduce stress, build trust, and make work more human....more39minPlay
June 11, 2025The Serious Guide to Joke Writing: Funny Isn’t an AccidentWhether you're writing stand-up, speeches, or captions, humour is a skill you can train. The Serious Guide to Joke Writing breaks it down step by step, and this episode helps you apply it with real-world examples and clear takeaways....more1h 35minPlay
FAQs about Summary State Podcast:How many episodes does Summary State Podcast have?The podcast currently has 280 episodes available.