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We're covering phosphatidylserine, what phosphatidyl serine is, what the research says about what it does to your brain and your stress hormones, and 3 ways to use phosphatidylserine to get the most out of it.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Crook, T.H., Tinklenberg, J., Yesavage, J., Petrie, W., Nunzi, M.G., & Massari, D.C. (1991). Effects of phosphatidylserine in age-associated memory impairment. Neurology, 41(5), 644–649.
2. Starks, M.A....

AI Brain Fry, what ai brain fly is, what the research says is causing it, and 3 protocols you do so you can use AI without getting burned out.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Bedard, J., et al. (2025). AI at Work: The Productivity Paradox. Boston Consulting Group industry report. Survey of 1,488 full-time U.S. workers.
2. Ye, X.M., & Ranganathan, A. (2025). "Does AI Actually Free Up Workers' Time?" Eight-month ethnographic study, ...

People pleasing: what being a people pleaser is, why the science says we do it, and 3 ways to stop people pleasing and start protecting your own time and sanity so you can be happier with yourself.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Crocker, J., & Park, L. E. (2004). The costly pursuit of self-esteem. Psychological Bulletin, 130(3), 392–414.
2. Canlı, D., & Karaşar, B. (2021). Predictors of major depressive disorder: The need for social approva...

We're covering what mind wandering is, why the research says a wandering mind is making you unhappy, and 3 ways to take control of a wandering mind so you can be more present, more productive, more creative, and happier.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Killingsworth, M. A., & Gilbert, D. T. (2010). A wandering mind is an unhappy mind. Science, 330(6006), 932. DOI: 10.1126/science.1192439

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We're talking about what happens to the people around you when pressure spikes, how to spot the ones who are about to blow up the mission, project or goal, how to be honest about whether that person might be you and 3 protocols to put to work when the pressure is on and someone is losing it and doesn't even realize it.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Raio, C.M., Konova, A.B., & Otto, A.R. (2020). Trait impulsivity and acute stress ...

We're breaking down the 4 enduring Army leadership principles, what the research says about why they drive real performance and as for the US Army for two centuries, and one protocol for each one you can put to work this week to take your leadership to the next level.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Dvir, T., Eden, D., Avolio, B.J., & Shamir, B. (2002). Impact of transformational leadership on follower development and performance: A fie...

We're breaking down creatine — what it is, why the body and brain research behind it is so strong, and three practical protocols on how to use creatine so you actually get the benefits and protect your energy and sanity on the days you need it most.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Gordji-Nejad, A., Matusch, A., Kleedörfer, S., Patel, H.J., Drzezga, A., Elmenhorst, D., & Bauer, A. (2024). Single dose creatine improves cognitive performan...

We're covering a 3-step protocol to never forget a name or face again, looking at what the research says about why face-name memory is so hard to begin with, and 3 protocols you can use the next time you meet someone new to make sure their name and face stick

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Sperling, R.A., Chua, E., Cocchiarella, A., Rand-Giovannetti, E., Poldrack, R., Schacter, D.L., & Albert, M. (2003). Putting names to faces: Success...

We're covering how to write a business plan in 11 slides — what a business plan actually is in its modern form, what the research says about why having one matters, and then the 11 slides you need to test and validate any product or service quickly.

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• Book: Back of the Napkin to Business Plan in 11 Slides  | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1DBTDZG/
• Business Plan Podcast | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Or search...

We're breaking down the gut vs. data debate, what the research says about when trusting your gut works, when it quietly leads you off a cliff, and a simple decision-making tool called a decision matrix that will take the noise out of hard choices and help you make decisions you can live with.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Dane, E., Rockmann, K.W., & Pratt, M.G. (2012). When should I trust my gut? Linking domain expertise to intuitive ...

We're breaking down decision fatigue, what it is, why your brain burns through its decision making fuel faster than you think, and 3 protocols to beat decision fatigue so you stay sharp and productive all day.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Danziger, S., Levav, J., & Avnaim-Pesso, L. (2011). Extraneous factors in judicial decisions. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 108(17), 6889–6892.

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We're unpacking why you sabotage your own best days, what the Immunity to Change framework says about the hidden commitments driving that self-sabotage, and 3 protocols to surface the real reasons you keep getting in your own way.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Low, R. S. T., Overall, N. C., Hammond, M. D., & Girme, Y. U. (2017). Emotional suppression during personal goal pursuit impedes goal strivings and achievement. Emotion, 17(2), ...

We're diving into Continuity Books, what Continuity Books are, why the U.S. military swears by them, what the research says about why continuity books work, and 3 protocols to use them so the next person stepping into a role hits the ground running and gets productive from day one.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Bauer, T.N., Bodner, T., Erdogan, B., Truxillo, D.M., & Tucker, J.S. (2007). Newcomer adjustment during organizational social...

We're covering AI meeting assistants. What AI meeting assistants are, why the research says your meetings follow-through keeps breaking down 44% of the time, and 3 protocols for using an AI meeting assistant that will turn your meetings into a plan.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Rogelberg, S. G., Allen, J. A., Shanock, L., Scott, C. W., & Shuffler, M. (2010). Employee satisfaction with their meetings: A unique predictor of job satisfa...

We're breaking down what it means to become an Orchestrator in the age of AI,  what the shift looks like, what the research says about why making the shift matters for your job security, and 3 protocols to start making the transition before the transition is made for you.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. McGuire, J., De Cremer, D., & Van de Cruys, T. (2024). Establishing the importance of co-creation and self-efficacy in creative collabo...

We’re diving deeper on flow state psychology to hit your peak performance mode, what the research says about how flow state works, and the 4 triggers psychologists and performance researchers say you need to enter flow state on command so you can hit your peak performance. 

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Fong, C.J., Zaleski, D.J., & Leach, J.K. (2015). The challenge-skill balance and antecedents of flow: A meta-analytic investigation. The J...

We're breaking down the "Can Pick Your Brain" meeting request, what it really is, why you should always say no at first, and 3 protocols to handle pick your brain requests that protect your time while still being genuinely helpful to the person asking.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Leach, D.J., Rogelberg, S.G., Warr, P.B., & Burnfield, J.L. (2009). Perceived meeting effectiveness: The role of design characteristics. Journal ...

We're diving into the indirect approach, what the indirect approach is, why Lawrence of Arabia used it to pull off one of the most stunning upsets in military history, what the research says about why the indirect approach works, and 2 ways you can put the indirect approach to work in your own life to get winning outcomes.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Kay, J. (2011). Obliquity: Why Our Goals Are Best Achieved Indirectly. Penguin Press.
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We’re explaining how to reach your peak performance,  what tricking your brain into peak performance means, what the research says about the hidden reserves your brain is sitting on, and 3 ways to trick your brain into peak performance so you can get more out of your workouts, your deep work sessions, and your creative projects.

STUDY CITATIONS

1. Stone, M.R., Thomas, K., Wilkinson, M., Jones, A.M., St Clair Gibson, A., & Thomps...