Chapter 42: Molly Bloom on poker princess privileges and pushing past pomposity
March 19, 2026
Molly Bloom leveraged the customer experience expertise of Four Seasons staff as a 'cheap way to have a full staff' when running her high-stakes poker games.
Chapter 158: Sonja Lyubomirsky helps harness happiness by honing hearty habits
March 3, 2026
The central truth underpinning Sonja Lyubomirsky's decades of happiness research is that the most effective interventions work because they make people feel more loved and connected by others.
Chapter 40: Comedian Pete Holmes on infinite infinities and the insanity of is-ness
February 17, 2026
Even if acts of niceness are motivated by ulterior, self-serving reasons, the resulting action is still inherently nice and beneficial.
Chapter 157: Paul Hawken junks jargon to jolt generations
February 1, 2026
The fundamental crisis is a human crisis rooted in relationship, understanding, greed, and power, with warming being merely a symptom, not the core issue.
Chapter 38: Ryan Holiday bashes beachy books and builds a balanced base
January 19, 2026
Reading should prioritize challenging material that pushes intellectual growth over easy 'beach reads,' as enjoyment and meaning are derived from depth, not speed.
Chapter 156: Salim Amin chronicles courage and compassion in crisis and conflict
January 3, 2026
The current media landscape is characterized by fragmentation and a shift from objective reporting to personality-driven content, making it difficult for audiences to discern reality without cross-referencing multiple sources.
The Best Of 2025: Neil Pasricha mines memorable, mind-shifting moments and messages
December 21, 2025
The concept of the Lindy Effect suggests that the longer something has lasted, the more likely it is to endure in the future, contrasting with the idea that human impact on the environment is irreversible.
Chapter 37: Malcolm Gladwell on strangers, spies, and silencing the system
December 20, 2025
Human behavior is overwhelmingly a function of the situation we are in, challenging the notion of a fixed, inherent character.
My Book 'Canada is Awesome' | Full Audiobook
December 12, 2025
The collective identity of Canadians, characterized by the frequent use of 'we,' stems from shared social contributions like funding universal healthcare, education, and services through a collective system.
Chapter 155: Bulle the Bookseller broadens borders and births bibliophiles
December 4, 2025
Bulle, the guest in "Chapter 155: Bulle the Bookseller broadens borders and births bibliophiles" of the podcast "3 Books With Neil Pasricha," was raised by his wise, camel-herding grandmother who instilled the wisdom that "silence is golden" and to treat strangers as brothers and sisters.
Chapter 36: Two teenage Mormon missionaries on missing mom to make miracles
November 20, 2025
Missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints adhere to strict rules, including foregoing secular entertainment and dating for two years, while funding their service through a significant upfront payment.
Chapter 154: Peter Kimani on conquering the curse of choreographed colonialism
November 5, 2025
The name "Kenya" is an aberration of the indigenous name Kerenyaga, illustrating how colonial linguistic corruption often supplants local history.
Chapter 35: Jen Agg on fussy feminism and ferocious fastidiousness
October 21, 2025
Jen Agg advocates for treating bar/counter seating as an equal, desirable dining option rather than an inferior annex, challenging the common instinct of service staff to apologize for offering it.
Chapter: 153: Carl Honoré imparts illuminating insights into intentional idleness
October 7, 2025
The Slow Movement, championed by Carl Honoré, advocates for doing things at the "tempo giusto" or the right speed, rather than advocating for absolute slowness.
Chapter 27: Robin the Bartender on fiddling with frankincense and fighting for freedom
September 21, 2025
Bar Reval's success stems from a deliberate design philosophy that prioritizes guest experience and adaptability, moving beyond traditional service models to cater to individual desires and moods.
Chapter 152: Robin Sloan weaves wonder and weirdness into the warbly world of words
September 7, 2025
The podcast "Three Books" features conversations with individuals about their three most formative books, released on every new and full moon since 2018, with a goal to reach 333 guests and a thousand formative books by 2040.