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The hidden reason smart people stop growing

Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec breaks down why the traditional idea of mentorship is not only outdated, but actively getting in the way of your growth.

Robert Herjavec

2mins

Perception Box

3 experts explain your brain’s creativity formula

Our brains weren’t built for the amount of info we deal with now. That’s why scientists have made the case for a “second brain” — a place to dump ideas so you can actually see how they connect later.

David Eagleman, Scott Barry Kaufman & Tiago Forte

Unlikely Collaborators

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1mins

The Well

Math is art. Here’s how to appreciate it that way.

What would the world be like if we focused on “the inherent beauty of math,” rather than its technical aspects? A statistician reflects:

Talithia Williams

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4mins

The Well

Human development has 5 key principles – here’s why they matter

These 5 human development principles could completely change the way we think about learning and potential.

Mary Helen Immordino-Yang

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11mins

The Well

How to master antifragility for a happier life

"Resilience" is being able to withstand hardship; "antifragility" goes one step further.

Jonathan Haidt, Derren Brown, Nancy Koehn, Susan David, Pete Holmes & Shaka Senghor

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10mins

The Well

Two critical frameworks for mental mastery

Tim Ferriss has interviewed some of the most powerful thinkers in the world. This is what he learnt about how they operate.

Tim Ferriss

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1hr 34mins

The Big Think Interview

How to think creatively on command

Master creative thinking in 90 minutes, with expert Tiago Forte.

Tiago Forte

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8mins

The Well

How to turn information into intelligence

Having trouble learning? A PhD engineering professor gives you one key tip.

Barbara Oakley

John Templeton Foundation

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3mins

The Well

How do elite performers automate their habits?

Practice doesn’t actually make perfect. Here’s the willpower equation necessary for elite athletes and musicians.

Wendy Wood

John Templeton Foundation

Great Question

How ‘flow state’ can heal trauma

Experiences that put you in a state of flow are shown to override PTSD and heartbreak.

Steven Kotler

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5mins

The Well

How to live an intellectual life

According to Zena Hitz, the idea of the intellectual has become distorted. She believes “the real thing is something more extraordinary but also more available to us.”

Zena Hitz

John Templeton Foundation