Madefor Perspective
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BasecampGain a Grittier Mindset
Pat Dossett sat down with world renowned research psychologist, professor, and best-selling author, Angela Duckworth, to discuss her research on grit. They discussed the connection between grit and happiness, the benefits of being goal-driven, and how talent and skills are not mutually exclusive to one another. Keep reading for tips on how to gain a grittier mindset -- at any age!
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BasecampDr. Andrew Huberman's Tools for Mental Health and Resilience
Pat Dossett sat down with neuroscientist and Madefor’s Lead Advisor, Dr. Andrew Huberman to talk about mental health. Dr. Huberman talked about gauging your individual risk for mental illness, how mental health affects us all every day, the eight critical habits for mental wellness, and how to reset when you’re feeling a little low, stressed, or anxious.
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BasecampTranscendence: The Science of Self-Actualization
Pat Dossett sat down with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist, to talk about what it means to be self-actualized. Dr. Kaufman discussed how our deficiencies drive us, the ever-important need for connection, and getting on the path to transcendence.
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BasecampRediscover the Joy of Movement
We sat down with author, psychologist, and educator Kelly McGonigal. Ph.D. to discuss her new book, The Joy of Movement. Learn how to change your mind and body by utilizing the “runners high” (running not required), how to use movement as medicine, and two ways to access instantaneous positive feelings when moving.
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BasecampThe Power of Regret: How Looking Backwards Moves Us Forward
Pat Dossett sat down with Daniel Pink, five-time New York Times best-selling author, to discuss the research and findings behind his latest book, The Power of Regret. Daniel talked about regret, how there’s no such thing as an “I have no regrets” claim, the four most common buckets of regret, and how to use regret to transform your life.
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BasecampDiscover the Right Side of Wrong—the sweet science of forgiveness
Madefor Co-Founder and former Navy SEAL, Pat Dossett, sat down with the world’s leading expert on forgiveness, Dr. Everett Worthington at February’s Live Basecamp Conversation. Dr. Worthington discussed types of forgiveness, why it matters so much, how we can learn to forgive others, and the cost of unforgiveness.
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BasecampHow to finally get it done—the surprising science of motivation
Madefor Co-Founder and former Navy SEAL, Pat Dossett, sat down with expert on motivation and decision making, Ayelet Fishbach, Ph.D. at January’s Live Basecamp Conversation. With nearly a month into the new year, they discussed why 75 percent of people don’t complete their New Year’s Resolutions and provided actionable steps anyone can take to bring their goals to fruition.
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BasecampA New Year, A New You: A Conversation with Dr. Andrew Huberman
With a new year just around the corner, Pat and Dr. Huberman sat down to discuss change and what fatal mistake most people are making when they try to make New Years Resolutions. We've presented a step-by-step protocol for maximizing your success at making lasting change in 2022 while increasing overall neuroplasticity, allowing change to happen faster and easier in the future.
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BasecampThe Science of Influence: A Conversation with Vanessa Bohns, Ph.D.
Social psychologist, award-winning researcher & teacher, and professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University, Dr. Vanessa Bohns, sits down with Madefor Co-Founder, Pat Dossett, to talk about why we underestimate our influence, how we are unknowingly influencing others, and how to get what we want.
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