THE SHOW Dr. Erin C. Westgate holds a Ph.D. in social psychology and uses it as a researcher and assistant professor. Her work explores boredom, inner lives, and thoughts. In this conversation, we turn boring research studies into insight with…
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207 On Internal Scorecards
THE SHOW Lisa shares why internal scorecards are important and how to design them. STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Wheel of Life Hedonic Treadmill Lifestyle Creep
204 Strategic Life Design in 2021
THE SHOW Lisa discusses thoughts and questions on life design for 2021 amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the pandemic. STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The Powermind System Ultradian Rhythm The Questions: Is there alignment between who I am…
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200 What’s Behind Lisa’s Brilliance
THE SHOW Lisa answers a frequently asked question: what’s behind her brilliance? STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE On the Shortness of Life episode Lisa’s Mental/Emotional First Aid Kit (as of March 2020) A) Physical Stuff -Am I physically,…
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197 Sam Parr
THE SHOW Sam Parr is the founder and CEO of The Hustle, a rapidly growing 8 figure media company that’s taken no venture capital. Besides being ambitious and smart, Sam is self-aware and thoughtful about both his professional and personal…
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195 On the Shortness of Life
THE SHOW Lisa shares reflections from Seneca’s essay, On the Shortness of Life STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Valerian Root Information on Valerian Root On the Shortness of Life (book format) On the Shortness of Life (full essay –…
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192 Breaks, Rest, and Sabbaticals
THE SHOW Lisa shares 3 illuminating questions and her thoughts on the importance of breaks, rest, and sabbaticals.
180 Laura Vanderkam
THE SHOW Laura Vanderkam is a prolific author whose TED talk, “How to Gain Control of Your Free Time” has been viewed more than 5 million times. Her books center on productivity and helping readers spend more time on the…
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179 Q+A: Taming Impulse Buys
THE SHOW Lisa answers a listener question about taming impulse buys and staying on budget. STUFF MENTIONED + LINKS Behavioral Theory of Impulsiveness What Motivates Impulse Buying? How to Stop Spending Impulsively Once and For All How to Avoid…
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