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The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

200 Episodes • By Farnam Street • fs.blog/knowledge-project/...
Master the best of what other people have already figured out so you can use their lessons in your life to create an unstoppable advantage. Shane Parrish is an entrepreneur and sought-after speaker. His newsletter (https://fs.blog/podcast) offers timeless insights you can use to change your life. ...more
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#199 Esther Perel: Cultivating Desire (2019)
Few episodes in The Knowledge Project’s nine-year hi... more
Jul 23 2024 1h 17m
Trading Passion for Stability in Relationships
Chapter 1 2 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 5 mins
Coming back to life after the war
Chapter 3 3 mins
The myth of stability
Chapter 4 8 mins
The power of reflections
Chapter 5 4 mins
Important conversations for early relationships
Chapter 6 2 mins
Can values change in relationships?
Chapter 7 3 mins
Being secure in a relationship
Chapter 8 2 mins
Better conversations with your partner
Chapter 9 3 mins
What's behind every criticism
Chapter 10 2 mins
Too much honesty
Chapter 11 7 mins
What happens if I don't love my partner
Chapter 12 3 mins
Why does good sex fade in relationships?
Chapter 13 4 mins
Love vs. desire
Chapter 14 9 mins
How to have difficult conversations with your partner
Chapter 15 12 mins
Conscious uncoupling
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#199 Esther Perel: Cultivating Desire (2019)
Few episodes in The Knowledge Project's nine-year hi... more
Jul 22 2024 1h 17m
Trading Passion for Stability in Relationships
Chapter 1 2 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 5 mins
Coming back to life after the war
Chapter 3 3 mins
The myth of stability
Chapter 4 8 mins
The power of reflections
Chapter 5 4 mins
Important conversations for early relationships
Chapter 6 2 mins
Can values change in relationships?
Chapter 7 3 mins
Being secure in a relationship
Chapter 8 2 mins
Better conversations with your partner
Chapter 9 3 mins
What's behind every criticism
Chapter 10 2 mins
Too much honesty
Chapter 11 7 mins
What happens if I don't love my partner
Chapter 12 3 mins
Why does good sex fade in relationships?
Chapter 13 4 mins
Love vs. desire
Chapter 14 9 mins
How to have difficult conversations with your partner
Chapter 15 12 mins
Conscious uncoupling
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#198 Maya Shankar: The Science of Identity
Shane Parrish and Maya Shankar dive into the complex... more
Jul 9 2024 48m
Motivational Technique
Chapter 1 2 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 2 mins
Shankar's "almost unbelievable" story of getting into Julliard
Chapter 3 6 mins
Why Shankar studied identity
Chapter 4 3 mins
What is identity?
Chapter 5 3 mins
Using your identity to accomplish your goals
Chapter 6 50 sec
Using anti-identities to accomplish your goals
Chapter 7 7 mins
What to do when your identity is "attacked&quot
Chapter 8 5 mins
How to re-establish trust in institutions
Chapter 9 3 mins
Use identity to start a positive habit
Chapter 10 1 min
How to debunk myths with stories and facts
Chapter 11 5 mins
How does how we frame our goals help (or prevent) us from accomplishing them
Chapter 12 2 mins
The one motivational technique Shankar uses every day
Chapter 13 2 mins
On success
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#197 Michaeleen Doucleff: TEAM Parenting
It's surprising how often we give our kids orders: &... more
Jun 25 2024 1h 12m
Cultivating Purpose and Responsibility in Children
Chapter 1 4 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 3 mins
How (and why) we've lost our way as parents
Chapter 3 5 mins
The rise of the nuclear family
Chapter 4 3 mins
TEAM Parenting: T
Chapter 5 5 mins
TEAM Parenting: E
Chapter 6 3 mins
Why you don't need to praise your child
Chapter 7 10 mins
TEAM Parenting: A
Chapter 8 1 min
TEAM Parenting: M
Chapter 9 37 sec
quot;Kids do not need to be entertained&quot
Chapter 10 23 mins
Technology, parenting, and transmitting values
Chapter 11 1 min
Resources parents can use to educate kids about technology
Chapter 12 5 mins
How you can use the environment to give kids autonomy
Chapter 13 2 mins
Success and parenting
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#196 Brent Beshore: Business Brilliance and Happiness at Home
Succeeding in both life and business is very difficu... more
Jun 11 2024 2h 15m
Navigating Pride and Leadership Transitions
Chapter 1 5 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 4 mins
Why Brent examined his life
Chapter 3 10 mins
How Brent "fixed" his relationships
Chapter 4 12 mins
How helping hurts
Chapter 5 8 mins
How Brent was subtly controlling relationships
Chapter 6 9 mins
Why Brent stopped drinking (mostly)
Chapter 7 10 mins
How to run a business with love yet competitively
Chapter 8 4 mins
Win-win relationships
Chapter 9 13 mins
On debt
Chapter 10 9 mins
On incentives
Chapter 11 5 mins
How to hire and fire CEOs
Chapter 12 10 mins
What most people miss about hiring
Chapter 13 7 mins
Brent's playbook for taking over a company
Chapter 14 4 mins
On projections
Chapter 15 2 mins
Revisiting investments
Chapter 16 9 mins
How "hands-off" is Brent?
Chapter 17 5 mins
Where people go wrong in private equity
Chapter 18 1 min
On success
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#195 Morgan Housel: Get Rich, Stay Rich
The skills it takes to get rich are drastically diff... more
May 28 2024 1h 38m
Perspective on Financial Decision Making
Chapter 1 4 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 2 mins
Risk and income
Chapter 3 2 mins
On luck and skill
Chapter 4 2 mins
Buffett's secret strategy
Chapter 5 3 mins
The one trait you need to build wealth
Chapter 6 27 sec
Housel's capital allocation strategy
Chapter 7 4 mins
Index funds, explained
Chapter 8 1 min
Expectations and moving goalposts
Chapter 9 5 mins
Your house: asset or liability?
Chapter 10 4 mins
Money lies we believe
Chapter 11 2 mins
How to avoid status games
Chapter 12 5 mins
Money rules from parents
Chapter 13 1 min
Rich vs. wealthy
Chapter 14 1 min
Housel's influential role models
Chapter 15 3 mins
Why are rich people miserable?
Chapter 16 3 mins
How success sows the seeds of average performance
Chapter 17 1 min
On risk
Chapter 18 1 min
Making money, spending money, saving money
Chapter 19 11 mins
How the Vanderbilt's squandered their wealth
Chapter 20 2 mins
How to manage your expectations
Chapter 21 3 mins
How to talk to kids about money
Chapter 22 4 mins
The biggest risk to capitalism
Chapter 23 2 mins
The magic of compounding
Chapter 24 6 mins
How Morgan reads
Chapter 25 1 min
How to tell the best story
Chapter 26 10 mins
How Morgan writes
Chapter 27 3 mins
Parting wisdom and thoughts on success
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#194 Abigail Shrier: The Parent-Therapy Trap
Over the last decade, therapy has become the de fact... more
May 14 2024 1h 20m
Risks of Putting Kids in Therapy
Chapter 1 4 mins
Bad Therapy and Raising Resilient Children
Chapter 2 9 mins
Impact of Therapy on Parenting Trends
Chapter 3 5 mins
Parenting Styles and Social Emotional Learning
Chapter 4 5 mins
Modern Parenting Dilemmas and Authority
Chapter 5 12 mins
Concerns About Child Mental Health Screeners
Chapter 6 6 mins
Preventive Mental Health
Chapter 7 3 mins
School Standards vs Over-Treatment Therapy
Chapter 8 10 mins
Challenges in Child Mental Health System
Chapter 9 5 mins
Navigating Criticism in the Digital Age
Chapter 10 9 mins
Mainstream Media and Child Resilience
Chapter 11 7 mins
The Impact of Parenting on Society
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#193: Dr. Jim Loehr: Change the Stories You Tell Yourself
What if reaching the next level of success wasn't de... more
Apr 30 2024 1h 22m
Impact of Inner Voice on Destiny
Chapter 1 3 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 2 mins
Parenting and storytelling
Chapter 3 2 mins
How to determine whether or not the stories are limiting or enabling you
Chapter 4 6 mins
What the stories world-class performers tell themselves
Chapter 5 8 mins
How to change the stories you tell yourself
Chapter 6 2 mins
Questions to journal about
Chapter 7 5 mins
Private voices vs. public voices (and how they impact your kids)
Chapter 8 5 mins
How to help your friends change their stories
Chapter 9 7 mins
How to better come alongside your kids to prevent destructive behavior
Chapter 10 8 mins
What Loehr knows about high performers that others miss
Chapter 11 13 mins
On time and energy
Chapter 12 5 mins
Conquering the "between point" ritual
Chapter 13 4 mins
On rituals vs. habits
Chapter 14 7 mins
How to increase your mental toughness
Chapter 15
On success
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#192 David Segal: Yearly Planning, Daily Action
Working in a business and working on a business are ... more
Apr 16 2024 1h 11m
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#191 Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Diet Essentials For Healthy Living
Shane Parrish sits down with the renowned biochemist... more
Apr 2 2024 1h 31m
Sun Exposure and Vitamin D Balance
Chapter 1 5 mins
Mastering Nutrition and Aging With Rhonda
Chapter 2 5 mins
Importance of Micronutrients in Diet
Chapter 3 11 mins
Importance of Magnesium and Omega-3
Chapter 4 12 mins
Nutrition and Food Considerations
Chapter 5 12 mins
Benefits of a Nutrient-Rich Smoothie
Chapter 6 11 mins
Impact of Grass-Fed vs Non-Grass-Fed
Chapter 7 5 mins
Vitamin D3 and Deliberate Heat Exposure
Chapter 8 7 mins
The Benefits of Sauna and Exercise
Chapter 9 13 mins
Benefits of Heat Therapy for Health
Chapter 10 6 mins
Nutrition, Exercise, and Practical Tips
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#190 Brad Jacobs: Building a Business Empire
Throughout his tenure, Brad Jacobs has built multipl... more
Mar 19 2024 1h 36m
Creating a Positive Work Culture
Chapter 1 6 mins
Adapting Business Strategies for Success
Chapter 2 7 mins
Advances in Technology and Trends
Chapter 3 6 mins
Power of Active Listening in Communication
Chapter 4 12 mins
The Music, Math, and Business Connection
Chapter 5 7 mins
Managing Debt and Being Contrarian
Chapter 6 4 mins
Parental Approval and Confidence Boost
Chapter 7 10 mins
Effective Feedback and Positive Vibes
Chapter 8 12 mins
The Art of M&A Strategy
Chapter 9 6 mins
Role of Board in Founder-Led Company
Chapter 10 15 mins
Financial Planning and Analysis Importance
Chapter 11 5 mins
Lessons Learned From People and Technology
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#189 Chris Davis: Three Generations of Wealth
Most families who obtain immense wealth squander it ... more
Mar 5 2024 2h 41m
Raising Privileged Kids
Chapter 1 3 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 23 mins
Life lessons Davis learned from his grandfather and father
Chapter 3 10 mins
The importance of writing things no one reads
Chapter 4 15 mins
Davis' experiences through financial crises
Chapter 5 3 mins
Why Davis loves managing a mutual fund
Chapter 6 5 mins
Why Berkshire Hathaway operates with margin
Chapter 7 2 mins
What is risk?
Chapter 8 10 mins
On low interest rates and their future impact
Chapter 9 1 min
The mismatched timelines between CEOs, companies, investors, and policy
Chapter 10 6 mins
On happiness
Chapter 11 8 mins
How Davis and Munger met
Chapter 12 11 mins
Lessons learned from Munger
Chapter 13 14 mins
Why avoiding weaknesses is the ultimate recipe for success
Chapter 14 31 mins
How to raise non-entitled kids and avoid lifestyle creep
Chapter 15 4 mins
Good vs. bad board meetings
Chapter 16 5 mins
Three generations of wealth
Chapter 17 3 mins
On success
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#188: Bryan Johnson: Five Habits for Longer Living
What can you do (or avoid) tomorrow to guarantee you... more
Feb 20 2024 1h 26m
Importance of Posture for Health
Chapter 1 4 mins
Intro
Chapter 2 4 mins
On biographies
Chapter 3 6 mins
On depression and coping mechanisms
Chapter 4 12 mins
Self-destructive behavior and how to pitch Blueprint to someone
Chapter 5 15 mins
What a day looks like on Blueprint (exercise and what to
Chapter 6 3 mins
How to turn Blueprint protocols into habits
Chapter 7 3 mins
Embracing the hate
Chapter 8 10 mins
The downsides and lessons of making money
Chapter 9 5 mins
The five habits
Chapter 10 2 mins
Why does posture matter?
Chapter 11 2 mins
Relationship between biological health and sexual health
Chapter 12 5 mins
Hair-loss prevention
Chapter 13 2 mins
Sunscreen, plastics, and other miscellaneous impacts on aging
Chapter 14 3 mins
How will AI help us?
Chapter 15 2 mins
On success
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#187 Dr. Becky Kennedy: A Playbook for Better Parenting
On this episode of the Knowledge Project, Shane asks... more
Feb 6 2024 1h 56m
Parental Availability and Independence in Teens
Chapter 1 6 mins
Understanding Boundaries in Parenting and Relationships
Chapter 2 9 mins
Establishing Boundaries in Relationships and Parenting
Chapter 3 8 mins
Navigating the Parent-Teen Relationship
Chapter 4 7 mins
Building Confidence and Resilience in Teens
Chapter 5 10 mins
Building Confidence Through Empathetic Communication
Chapter 6 6 mins
Exploring Self-Sabotage and Regulating Emotions
Chapter 7 6 mins
Empowering Adults Through Emotional Regulation
Chapter 8 11 mins
The Importance of Repair in Relationships
Chapter 9 8 mins
Understanding Repair and Responsibility in Relationships
Chapter 10 8 mins
Understanding and Responding to Partner's Feelings
Chapter 11 12 mins
Parenting and Screens
Chapter 12 3 mins
Effective Communication and Currency in Parenting
Chapter 13 9 mins
Parenting and Building Relationships With Adolescents
Chapter 14 7 mins
Parental Identity and Self-Reflection
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#186 Tom Gayner: Short-Term Patience, Long-Term Results
On this episode of The Knowledge Project, Shane Parr... more
Jan 23 2024 2h 8m
Technological Progress and Government Intervention
Chapter 1 8 mins
Charlie Munger and Living Deserving Life
Chapter 2 13 mins
Quaker Roots' Impact on Investments
Chapter 3 7 mins
Late 90s Struggles and Insights
Chapter 4 7 mins
The Importance of Process and Trust
Chapter 5 5 mins
Timing and Decision-Making in Financial History
Chapter 6 8 mins
Lessons From the Great Financial Crisis
Chapter 7 5 mins
Leverage's Impact on Business Ethics
Chapter 8 15 mins
Long-Term Thinking and Optionality Importance
Chapter 9 14 mins
Navigating Uncertainty During COVID-19
Chapter 10 8 mins
Compensation, Mistakes, and Life Lessons
Chapter 11 5 mins
Value of Books in Reading Decisions
Chapter 12 9 mins
Opportunity Cost and Capital Allocation
Chapter 13 4 mins
Stock Option Accounting and Economic Considerations
Chapter 14 14 mins
Understanding EBITDA and Investment Strategies
Chapter 15 35 sec
The Knowledge Project and Clear Thinking
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#185 Blake Eastman: See People, Read People
Blake Eastman has dedicated his entire life to psych... more
Jan 9 2024 1h 39m
The Power of Storytelling in Dating
Chapter 1 11 mins
Optimizing Behavior for Others
Chapter 2 7 mins
Exploring Behavior, Trust, and Perspective
Chapter 3 4 mins
Exploring Relationship Dynamics and Communication
Chapter 4 8 mins
Video Feedback in Presentations
Chapter 5 9 mins
Enhancing Communication and Understanding in Organizations
Chapter 6 2 mins
Enhancing Non-Verbal Communication at Work
Chapter 7 5 mins
Evaluating Communication and Behavior in Leadership
Chapter 8 12 mins
Understanding Nonverbal Communication and Detecting Deception
Chapter 9 6 mins
Dating, Communication, and Cultural Differences
Chapter 10 7 mins
Putting Others First With AI Learning
Chapter 11 12 mins
Using AI to Understand Human Behavior
Chapter 12 6 mins
The Power of Writing for Self-Development
Chapter 13 5 mins
The Importance and Practice of Writing
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#184 Best of 2023: Conversations of the Year
The Knowledge Project closes 2023 with a look back a... more
Dec 26 2023 1h 34m
Setting Intention for Conscious Living
Chapter 1 11 mins
The Power of Intention in Life
Chapter 2 5 mins
Impact of Striving on Society
Chapter 3 4 mins
Improve Listening Skills in Children and Adults
Chapter 4 5 mins
Reflection and Change in Children's Listening Behavior
Chapter 5 13 mins
The Importance of Feedback in Organizations
Chapter 6 10 mins
Integrity and Aliveness
Chapter 7 11 mins
Steve Jobs, AI, and Creativity Impacts
Chapter 8 6 mins
Deadlines and Overcoming Victim Mentality
Chapter 9 5 mins
Personal Agency and Intentionality
Chapter 10 7 mins
Behavior and Trust in Organizational Culture
Chapter 11 10 mins
Push or Hold
Chapter 12 1 min
Appreciation for Collaboration and Future Plans
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#183 Paul Assaiante: Face Your Fear
When Paul Assaiante announced his retirement from co... more
Dec 12 2023 1h 14m
Defining Success and Emotions
Chapter 1 12 mins
Conquering Fears and Reaching Potential
Chapter 2 12 mins
The Importance of Preparation and Practice
Chapter 3 7 mins
Realistic Goals and Enjoying the Process
Chapter 4 13 mins
Navigating Emotions and Teaching Life Lessons
Chapter 5 15 mins
Building Mental Resilience and Owning Failure
Chapter 6 10 mins
Addressing Differences and Building Relationships
Chapter 7 49 sec
Clear Thinking and Success With Paul and Shane
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#182 Todd Herman: Unlocking Your Secret Identity
We all inhabit different identities throughout our d... more
Nov 28 2023 1h 43m
Exploring the Concept of Alter Egos
Chapter 1 12 mins
The Power of Mindset and Identity
Chapter 2 13 mins
Patience and Action
Chapter 3 5 mins
Power of Luck, Surrounding Yourself With the Best
Chapter 4 12 mins
Imposter Phenomenon and Long-Term Thinking
Chapter 5 12 mins
Building Trust and Overcoming Judgment
Chapter 6 3 mins
Integrating Ambitions and Multiple Identities
Chapter 7 5 mins
Developing Strong Identities for Success
Chapter 8 4 mins
The Power of Multiple Identities
Chapter 9 14 mins
Identity and Risk
Chapter 10 9 mins
Rituals and Visualization in Personal Development
Chapter 11 7 mins
Avoid Complacency, Define Success
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#181 Dr. Gio Valiante (Part 2): Failure and Success
In the second of a special two-part episode, perform... more
Nov 14 2023 54m
Avoiding Risk and Seeking Approval
Chapter 1 11 mins
The Power of Failure
Chapter 2 14 mins
The Impact of Embarrassment on Success
Chapter 3 4 mins
Learning From Success, Knowing When to Quit
Chapter 4 11 mins
The Principles of Success
Chapter 5 12 mins
Desire's Role in Human Condition
Chapter 6 1 min
Thank You for an Amazing Interview
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#180 TKP Insights: Learning and Thinking
In the fifth installment in a series of episodes, Th... more
Nov 7 2023 1h 14m
Belief Formation and Influence of Others
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#179 Dr. Gio Valiante (Part 1): Discipline and Resilience
In the first of a special two-part episode, celebrat... more
Oct 31 2023 53m
Environment Shapes Behavior
Chapter 1 12 mins
Developing Discipline and Resilience
Chapter 2 12 mins
Winning Strategies
Chapter 3 9 mins
Environment Shapes Behavior
Chapter 4 12 mins
Resilience and Overcoming Failure
Chapter 5 5 mins
Persistence
Chapter 6 53 sec
Insight on Episodes and Resources
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#178 Jerry Colonna: The CEO Whisperer
Jerry Colonna was a high-flying New York venture cap... more
Oct 17 2023 1h 31m
Maintaining and Developing Trust in Marriage
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#177 Shane Parrish: A Glimpse Into Clear Thinking
Ever wondered why the world’s most successful indivi... more
Oct 3 2023 13m
Daily Exercise and Environmental Influence
Chapter 1 12 mins
Clear Thinking
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#176: Dr. Leah Lagos and Joe Mazzulla: Control Your Heart, Conquer Your Stress
Internationally renowned health and performance psyc... more
Sep 19 2023 1h 10m
The Importance of Breathing Under Stress
Chapter 1 14 mins
Understanding HRV and Stress Management
Chapter 2 11 mins
Breathing Techniques for Stress Control' Simplify This Chapter Title Into 6 Words or Less
Chapter 3 10 mins
Enhancing Performance Through HRV and Breathing
Chapter 4 11 mins
Peak Performance and Emotional Integration
Chapter 5 14 mins
Mastering Momentum and Decision Making
Chapter 6 9 mins
Healing Trauma for Personal Growth
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