We all have deep human needsfor belonging, for autonomy, for creative expression, for safety and security. But modern life can make it a real challenge to get those needs met in meaningful ways. Instead, were offered products with flashy marketing messa

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This is Part 2 of The Economics of Getting (and Paying) Attention. If you havent listened to Part 1, I highly recommend starting there!In todays episode, I explore the right to publicity and the value of celebrity as an economic condition. From there,

How comfortable are you with your own voice? How likely are you to say what's on your mind?Samara Bay, the author of the brand-new book Permission to Speak, is on a mission to change what power sounds like. I found Samara because one of my favorite podcas

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If we want to understand the tiny economy of our businesses, then we have to understand cashflow.

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If information wants to be free why is it so darn expensive?

Can economics help you decide whether or not to quit social media? Yes!

Can we unlearn urgency and learn to enjoy patience?