How to Believe in Yourself

When historian Kate Bowler was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, she became fascinated by the ways people try to impose order on events they can't control. She joins us to explore what it means to live fully when life offers no satisfying explanation for the tragedies we may face. ...  Show more

Think about the last time you had a discouraging thought. Maybe you told yourself, "This won't work. I'm not cut out for this." Did you take that thought as fact? Last week, we talked with psychologist Martin Seligman about why some people come to believe that their actions don’t ...  Show more

Today, we’re taking a break from war to talk about the science of human potential and a new book on that subject from the psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant. In 'Hidden Potential,' Grant shares stories and studies across sports, religious history, coaching, and econom ...  Show more

Confidence is an amazing trait we all have, but sometimes we channel it into the wrong things. If you believe you can't do something, you're confident in that belief. But what if you could flip the script and use that same confidence to focus on achieving your dreams instead o ...

It is time to put a spin on that self- doubt you feeling and hear inside your mind about your ability towards achieving your goals! If you are finding self-doubt getting in the way of your taking action, you getting the results you want and you want rid of it...this podcast is fo ...  Show more

We live in a world that celebrates and rewards talent. Whether it’s gifted students, outstanding athletes or born musicians, we applaud those who get there effortlessly, instead of those who travel furthest to reach the same place. In doing so, my guest today believes we also ove ...  Show more