Ego Lab Anthony Carl & Brian Faust

Have you ever been in a scenario where you felt your idea wasn't perfect enough to be shared? Felt a heavy weight on your chest when the outcome of your efforts couldn't match up to your expectations? Let us help you unravel the paradox of perfection in this soul-stirring conversation. We kick off the episode with raw and personal anecdotes about our struggles with the idea of perfection and the expectations that tag along with it. Master the art of balancing the exploration of self-expr...

Join us as we discuss our favorite strategies and philosophies around anxiety and depression.Can you be addicted to anxiety?We use Judson Brewer's book Unwinding Anxiety and Johann Hari's book Lost Connections as a guide to navigating depression, anxiety, and more. Here are the seven of the root causes and solutions discussed in the episode:Disconnection from: Meaningful work Other people Meaningful values Childhood trauma Status and respect Disconnection f...

In this episode, Tony and Brian interview Lexi and Nico about their experience thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. They discuss how their dream became a reality as well as:How to Pursue a PassionLearning from Obstacles and setbacksHow to persevere in situations where most people quitHow to find balance in times of stressHow to find a community even when you’re in the middle of the woodsThe importance of finding others who will push you to reach your goalsHow long does it take to hike the entir...

In this episode, Tony and Brian discuss:Is free will an illusion?How one small change in your mindset can reduce Anxiety and WorryWhy new decision making strategies can have a major impact on your lifeThe superpower of letting goAre negative experiences the most important?The impact of indecision and how to move past itWhy biases are limiting youHow to stop spending time on things you don't care aboutWhat to do if I regret my career choice?Timestamps (1:05) Do we have free will?(4:31) Ne...

How to take all the king's riceWhy 80% of your effort is probably a complete wasteHow the one percent rule can make you into a productivity machineHow pillows, grease, and brakes took a sports team from worst to firstHow to know if you are too spread out or focusedWhy consistency is underratedFind free worksheets, blog posts, and insightful book recommendations at EgoLab.us(0:00) Intro(1:05) The magic of the compounding principle(3:05) How the 1% rule can make you 37x better in just one year(...

How To Live Like A Millionaire - And How To Do It Without Money How much money do you need to be happy? Why comparison is in our genetics Why we care so much about money Why lottery winners wind up miserable Live your dream life for way less than you suspect What the science says about happiness and moneyEpisode Summary:Why does society view money as the ultimate status symbol, and how does this perception affect our overall happiness? This episode tackles these ...