A Bit of Optimism

Life as a nightclub promoter in New York City was an unending cycle of drinking, drugs, models, and fast cars. After ten years, Scott Harrison's vices caught up with him, and a health scare forced him to reflect on his …

Great communicators aren't born that way. They're self-made.Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist whose new book, Supercommunicators, explores how some people have unlocked the secret language of connection.Charles and I discuss what makes these "supercommunicators" unique, why we need …

In a divided society, idealists believe we can overcome our differences.Alexandra Hudson is one of those idealists. Disillusioned by the backstabbing she witnessed in federal government, she began to research how we can repair the divisions keeping us apart. We …

When life gets tough, true friends ask for help.Christina Tosi is that kind of friend. She's someone I can trust with anything and someone I can cry with. She also happens to be a world-class pastry chef, a genius dessert …

Awkwardness gets a bad rap, but the trait is often an indicator that someone is extraordinary. Psychologist and author Ty Tashiro has spent a great deal of time studying (and living!) social awkwardness. He's fascinated by how the same traits …

What makes humanity unique?Dr. Michael Muthukrishna is fascinated by why our species behaves the way it does. In his book, A Theory of Everyone, Michael seeks to answer some of the deepest questions humans have about ourselves and how our …

In the New Year, we all aspire to become better versions of ourselves. But how do we change our behavior so new habits actually stick?Well, James Clear is THE expert on habits. His book, Atomic Habits, is the #1 New …

Lasting success requires innovation. But how do we build teams that keep innovation in their DNA?Jackie Reses is Silicon Valley royalty precisely because she knows how to hire, build, and lead the best teams for the best companies. Jackie was …

Great comedians have the ability to point out some of the madness, ridiculousness, and nuance that exists in the world.Alex Edelman is already one of the greats. His current show, "Just For Us," is a transformative experience for his audiences, …

Drive can get you to peak performance. But what happens when you enter the next chapter of your life? Danica Patrick was one of the best drivers in the world, the only woman in a field perennially dominated by men. …