What motivates us in life?
August 25, 2020
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In this episode of book club we're looking at The Elephant in the Brain by Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson which shines a light on the hidden motives of everyday life. We look at the theory behind the elephant, why we all secretly hide our true motives and how these motives play out in everyday life.
📚 The Elephant in the Brain
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📕Book Club Episode 1 What Makes People Successful?
📚The Unfair Advantage by Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba
📘Book Club Episode 2 Tiny Changes Remarkable Results
📚Atomic Habits by James Clear
📙Book Club Episode 3 My Favourite Productivity Book
📚Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
📗 Book Club Episode 4 Why Motivation is a Myth
📚 The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden
📘Book Club Episode 5 Grit
📚 Grit by Angela Duckworth
📕Book Club Episode 6 The Happiness Advantage
📚 The Happiness Advantage
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