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Blake Eastman: See People, Read People [The Knowledge Project Ep. #185]

Your partner, boss, best friend, neighbor, and even that stranger at the coffee shop all have seemingly imperceptible behaviors that signal what they might really be thinking at any moment. Imagine if you could read those? That’s what Blake Eastman has spent his entire life doing, and in this conversation, he shares everything he knows. …

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The Knowledge Project: Best of 2023 [The Knowledge Project Ep. #184]

The Knowledge Project closes 2023 with a look back at some of the best conversations of the year. Featuring interviews from nine of the most downloaded episodes of 2023, this collection of conversations offers a variety of insights into the power of intention, how to become a better listener, how to give and receive feedback …

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Coach Paul Assaiante: Face Your Fear [The Knowledge Project Ep. #183]

When Paul Assaiante announced his retirement from coaching the men’s squash team at Trinity College in Connecticut earlier this year, it marked the end to the most successful run for any coach in the history of college athletics. During his tenure, Assaiante guided Trinity to 17 national titles, including 13 consecutive championships and 252 wins …

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Todd Herman: Unleashing Your Secret Identity [The Knowledge Project Ep. #182]

We all inhabit different identities throughout our day. Perhaps we’re entrepreneurs or employees, mothers or fathers, athletes or CEOs. But how can you harness the strengths of these different identities to get the best out of yourself? And can these different identities be used to get through tough times? Todd Herman calls on more than …

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Dr. Gio Valiante (Part 2): Failure and Success [The Knowledge Project Ep. #181]

In the second of a special two-part episode, performance psychologist Gio Valiante calls on his vast experience working with some of the world’s top athletes and entrepreneurs. Shane and Valiante discuss failure and the fear that holds you back from making the most of your talent, shifting from an ego orientation to a mastery orientation, …

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TKP Insights: Learning and Thinking [The Knowledge Project Ep. #180]

The Knowledge Project curates essential segments from five guests, all centered on one theme: learning and thinking. This episode helps you create an environment that’s more conducive to clear thinking, improve your intuition, learn the difference between the two main modes of thinking, examine the learning process, use “online experimentation” to develop good judgment, and …

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Dr. Gio Valiante (Part 1): Discipline and Resilience [The Knowledge Project Ep. #179]

In the first of a special two-part episode, performance psychologist Gio Valiante calls on his vast experience working with some of the world’s top athletes and entrepreneurs. Shane and Valiante discuss developing discipline and resilience in work and life. Valiante offers his thoughts on the five ways to gain an advantage and win and how …

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Jerry Colonna: The CEO Whisperer [The Knowledge Project Ep. #178]

Jerry Colonna was a high-flying New York venture capitalist in the early 1990s, but his life wasn’t as glamorous as most made it out to be. He was anxious, overweight, unhealthy, and unfulfilled. After suffering a panic attack on the streets of Manhattan, he started coaching other executives, giving him a new lease on life …

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Shane Parrish: A Glimpse into Clear Thinking [The Knowledge Project Ep. #177]

Ever wondered why the world’s most successful individuals seem to have an uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time? It’s not luck; it’s positioning. They are rarely backed into a corner by circumstances, and you don’t have to be either. On this special episode of The Knowledge Project, host and …

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Dr. Leah Lagos and Joe Mazzulla: Control Your Heart, Conquer Your Stress [The Knowledge Project Ep. #176]

Internationally renowned health and performance psychologist Dr. Leah Lagos discusses the concept of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and how you can improve your mental and physical health by using signals from your body to gain control over stress. She’s also joined on this episode by Head Coach of the Boston Celtics, Joe Mazzulla, who has …

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