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The Next Big Idea Daily LinkedIn
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What if engaging with great ideas could become one of your daily habits? What if some of the best tips for living better and working smarter were served up with your morning coffee, a hit of motivation guaranteed to start your day right? That’s the idea behind “The Next Big Idea Daily.” We work with hundreds of non-fiction authors — experts in productivity, creativity, leadership, communication, and other fields — boil down their big ideas into bite-sized chunks, and then offer you one each morning.
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"This Beauty: A Philosophy of Being Alive" by Nick Riggle
You didn't choose to live this life, but you can still make it beautiful.
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“Nuclear War: A Scenario” by Annie Jacobsen
If you're living in a city in America right now, there's a nuclear weapon pointed directly at you.
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"Catastrophe Ethics: How to Choose Well in a World of Tough Choices" by Travis Rieder
Life is full of moral dilemmas. How do you know you're making the right calls?
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"Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer" by Steven Johnson
Today, friend-of-the-pod Steven Johnson stops by to share a few big ideas from his recent book "Extra Life," which President Obama praised for offering readers "a useful reminder of the role of modern science in fundamentally transforming all of our lives."
• If you enjoy this episode, check out the audio essay we made with Steven. It's called "Immortality: A User's Guide" -
"Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully" by Elaine Lin Hering
Have you ever been afraid to speak up? You're not alone, says Elaine Lin Hering, a lecturer at Harvard Law School. But your silence has repercussions for you and those around you. Today, Elaine is here to help you summon the courage to say what's on your mind.
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"Which Way Is North: A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics" by Will Cady
To close out the week, let's hear from Reddit's Global Brand Ambassador, Will Cady, who has a few surprising tips for unlocking your creativity.
• Don't miss our event with Scott Galloway on April 22nd in New York City. Tickets are going fast! Grab yours at nextbigideaclub.com/events and use the code PODCAST for 50% off
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Fits well into my morning routine. A daily cup of coffee for my brain.
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Michael is a super interlocutor—don’t miss the wonderful convo with Adam Gopnik!