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How to Regulate Your Emotions and Mental Chatter When Bad Things Happen | Maya Shankar

Practical techniques for dealing with all of life's curveballs. Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist and creator of the podcast A Slight Change of Plans, previously named "Best Show of the Year" by Apple. She served as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Obama White House and was als ... Show more

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A Counterintuitive Strategy for Sharper Decision-Making, Stronger Performance, and a More Meaningful Life. | Daniel Pink

How to have fewer regrets (and utilize the ones you already have). Daniel Pink is the author of seven bestselling nonfiction books on a range of topics, from human motivation to the science of timing to a graphic novel career guide. His books include the New York Times bestseller ... Show more

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