The Next Big Idea Daily

<p>What if engaging with great ideas could become one of your daily habits? What if some of the best tips for living better and working smarter were served up with your morning coffee, a hit of motivation guaranteed to start your day right? That’s the idea behind “The Next Big Idea Daily.” We work with hundreds of non-fiction authors — experts in productivity, creativity, leadership, communication, and other fields — boil down their big ideas into bite-sized chunks, and then offer you one each morning.</p>

Is Marriage Still Relevant?

Allison Raskin's new book is "I Do (I Think): Conversations About Modern Marriage."

11-22
08:38

The Urban-Rural Divide Is Smaller Than You Think

Elizabeth Currid-Halkett, a public policy professor at USC, has spent years studying small-town America. What she's learned may surprise you. 📕 The Overlooked Americans 📬 Check out our daily Substack and our weekly LinkedIn newsletter

11-21
09:01

How Economics Explains the World

Andrew Leigh, a former professor of economics and current member of Australia's parliament, shares key insights from his timely new book How Economics Explains the World: A Short History of Humanity.

11-20
12:22

A Brief History of the Female Body

In "A Brief History of the Female Body," Dr. Deena Emera draws on her vast expertise as a biologist, her experience as a mother, and her love of teaching to look far into our evolutionary past, illuminating how and why the female form has transformed over millions of years and its effects on women's health.

11-19
12:40

How to Achieve Financial Freedom Without Sacrificing What Matters Most

Most entrepreneurs start a business seeking freedom but end up in a prison of hundred-hour workweeks isolated from their loved ones. Today: a guide for how to do entrepreneurship differently — letting go of the hustle and embracing a family-first mindset instead.

11-18
13:54

Is Technology the World's Most Powerful Religion?

Today, we're joined by Greg Epstein, Harvard and MIT's humanist chaplain, who shares a few key insights from his new book Tech Agnostic.

11-15
12:58

Mastering AI: A Survival Guide to Our Superpowered Future

Award-winning journalist Jeremy Kahn shares his advice for staying on the right side of the AI revolution.

11-14
16:06

Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going

A blueprint for a better future that offers a unified theory of human behavior, culture, and society. 📖 A Theory of Everyone by Michael Muthukrishna

11-13
14:39

A Doctor's Search for Humanity in Medicine

As an assistant professor, practicing psychiatrist, university wellness leader, and regular media expert, Jessi Gold was used to constant busyness. But when mental exhaustion led her to commit an unthinkable error during a patient session, she was forced to reevaluate everything that the medical system taught her. 📖 How Do You Feel?: One Doctor's Search for Humanity in Medicine

11-12
09:20

Your Journey to Financial Freedom

Jamila Souffrant offers a step-by-step guide to achieving wealth and happiness.

11-11
11:58

What We Miss in Our Pursuit of the Good Life

Happiness and meaning are usually seen as the two keys to the good life. But there's a third. Lorraine Besser is here to tell us more. 📩 Check out our daily Substack and our weekly LinkedIn newsletter

11-08
16:33

The Psychology Behind America's Political Divide

Can we find a way to mend the personal bonds that are fraying for so many of us? 📕 Good Reasonable People: The Psychology Behind America's Dangerous Divide by Keith Payne

11-07
11:04

'The Art of Verbal Warfare' by Rik Smits

Value judgments, cultural relativism, and other conversation killers.

11-06
11:40

Can You Make Your Anxiety Work for You?

It's the most stressful day of the year! To help us stay calm, we're bringing in renowned psychologist Wendy Suzuki to share a few tips from her book "Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion." 🎙️ Check out Wendy's interview on our sister podcast, The Next Big Idea, here

11-05
12:25

Women and the Fight to Build a Just Economy

Women in this country lag behind men according to most economic measures. Why this is and how to change it is the subject of the recent book "Fair Shake: Women and the Fight to Build a Just Economy" by Naomi Cahn, June Carbone, and Nancy Levit.

11-04
13:59

Mastering the Art of Conscious Conversations

We live in conversations like fish live in water. Here's how to become a better swimmer — er, talker. 📕 The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact by Chuck Wisner

11-01
13:12

The Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History

Sharon McMahon shares a few inspiring stories from her new book, "The Small and the Mighty," a #1 New York Times bestseller.

10-31
12:52

Who Owns Your Face?

Kashmir Hill, a reporter at the New York Times, shares the story of a small AI company that gave facial recognition to law enforcement, billionaires, and businesses, threatening to end privacy as we know it.

10-30
12:47

The Science of Paternal Potential

Most male mammals, including our closest primate relatives, barely participate in childcare. So why do at least some human men do a marginally better job? Here to explain is James Rilling, author of the new book "Father Nature."

10-29
14:59

Seth Godin's Advice for Making Better Plans

Seth Godin is one of the world's most influential business thinkers. Today, he shares five key insights from his brand new book "This Is Strategy."

10-28
11:25

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