
Jan Black's Interviews
Katy Milkman: ...that the path to success requires you to enjoy the journey
Have you ever tried t to change a habit, without success? Our guest on this episode, Professor Katy Milkman, is an award-winning behavioral scientist at The Wharton School. Katy’s research explores ways that insights from economics and psychology can be used to change behaviors for good. She’s the author of a book on
Julia Galef: ...some people see things clearly and others don't
Your mindset is the topic on this episode. Do you wish you had emotional skills, habits and ways of looking at the world that served you better? Our guest, Julia Galef, says you can learn new ways of looking at the world and you should! Julia is the co-founder of the Center for Applied Rationality, the host of the podc
Amy Purdy: ...how much perseverance you need to be successful
Our guest on this episode is Amy Purdy. When Amy was just 19, she contracted a form of meningitis, which led to septic shock and the loss of both of her legs, her kidneys and her spleen. Amy promised herself that if she survived, she would live the best life possible, she wouldn’t limit herself and she would somehow h
Jim Kwik: ...we all have the right to an exceptional life
Our guest on this episode is Jim Kwik, who’s known for his expertise in speed-reading, memory improvement and optimal brain performance. Jim is the author of the book, Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life. Jim is the founder and CEO of Kwik Learning and he’s taught
Daniel Coyle: ...that you have to be vulnerable to build trust
Have you ever been part of a team or an organization that accomplished amazing things? What is it about the culture in some organizations that makes them toxic and why does the culture in other groups lead to happiness and success? For the answers to those questions, we turn to bestselling author Daniel Coyle who's wri
Bob Goff: ...to quit letting fear call the shots
Our guest on this episode is New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff, who's on a mission to shake people into the version of their lives they dreamt about before someone told them it was impossible or incorrect. Bob, who’s known as an “encourager to millions”, is the creator of the popular Dream Big conferences an
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