Behavior Gap Radio: Exploring human behavior...with a Sharpie

There's a feeling that comes with being a beginner. But we sometimes avoid doing new things because a steep learning curve can be painful --- emotionally, physically, mentally. The power of being a beginner though can help build stoke. So, what if instead of avoiding that feeling we sought it out? Listen time: 4:11

How often do we pretend that endless research is a useful way to spend our time? This question leads to another interesting question. If we stop searching and looking for a better tool, option, etc, that we'll leave us with more time. But then what should we do with that time? Don't we need to fill it? Listen time: 4:50

Dealing with Fear by Carl Richards: Human Behavior, Creativity, Behavioral Finance

When we think about doing meaningful work, it's hard not to be scared. But that fear can play a valuable role. Instead of letting fear feed on us and our insecurities, we can turn it around and make it the "stoke" or fuel for our meaningful work. Listen time: 4:47

I think we all have something we want to put out in the world, but we hide behind convenient excuses. Behind those excuses is the fear of sharing what we've created. But it's time for us to stop the self-criticism, do the work, and release what we've done to the world. Listen time: 7:32

When we think we're at our limit, it's really easy to become overwhelmed by the distance between where we're at and where we want to go. Then, we spiral into self doubt that we'll ever reach our goal. My message to you today: don't get distracted by thinking about the next step. Focus on the current step. Listen time: 6:37

When I'm working on a project, part of me is thinking about the next project, the next thing I'll do. Now, it may seem obvious, but this thing, this idea tends to scare the heck out of me. But I can't leave it alone. I think you've felt this way, too. People may even say you're crazy. Stick with what you're doing. But I'm here to tell you, it's O.K. Go do your thing. Listen time: 8:06

We have conversations around money all the time. Sometimes, we think we're being really smart. Other times, we'd benefit from listening to ourselves and hearing what we're saying. To be clear, it's not whether we're saying "yes" or "no," but the energy generated around how and when we talk about money. Listen time: 7:38

Regretting Our Regrets by Carl Richards: Human Behavior, Creativity, Behavioral Finance

We've all heard of "tricks" to make us smarter about how we spend money. But I was surprised to hear what my teenage kids were willing to do to save money. Listen time: 3:33

“What am I going to do when I grow up?” I was still asking myself this question in my mid-30s, and I don’t think I’m alone. I often thought it might be nice for someone to show up and say, “Here’s the plan.” But there’s something so valuable about learning how both to make plans and to roll with things as they come. Listen time: 6:08

What if the impostor syndrome is right? That was the question that Sarah Spain asked me recently on her ESPN podcast. But I think I found a loophole. Listen time: 6:16

As I've watched my son compete in endurance mountain biking, I've seen people walk the line between being barely in control and dangerous. It's an interesting concept to think about in the context of our work. Like Seth Godin says, "Do something that may not work." Of course, we can't do it all the time, but why not some of the time? Listen time: 6:09

When we go on adventures, we challenge ourselves to do things we don't do normally, and it can add up to a heavy cognitive load. That comes with stress, and we shouldn't be surprised our adventures come with challenges. But with those challenges comes opportunity to grow outside our climate-controlled lives. Listen time: 5:04

The Air Beneath Do It Anyway by Carl Richards: Human Behavior, Creativity, Behavioral Finance