Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there...
Also: why do we habituate to life’s greatest pleasures? This episode originally aired on July 26, 2020.
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10. Why Are Stories Stickier Than Statistics?
Also: are the most memorable stories less likely to be true? This episode originally aired on July 19, 2020.
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9. Why Is It So Hard to Be Alone With Our Thoughts?
Also: how do you avoid screwing up your kids? This episode originally aired on July 12, 2020.
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8. Wouldn’t It Be Better to Hear Your Eulogy Before You’re Dead?
Also: how does a comedian cope with tragedy? With Eugene Mirman. This episode originally aired on July 5, 2020.
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7. How Do You Handle Criticism?
Also: is it better to send a congratulatory note to someone who deserves it or a condolence note to someone who needs it? This episode originally aired on June 28, 2020.
Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network.
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