goodlisten
Studio
​

GoodListen © 2023

About

Privacy Policy

Terms of service

Support

Blog

Search Podcasts

Podcasts

Categories
/

Self-Improvement

Self-Improvement

Chapters
Five Bullet Friday
Tim Ferriss invites his listeners to subscribe to "Five Bullet Friday," a short weekly email where he shares his latest interesting discoveries, ideas and recommendations that his listeners might enjoy.
1:52:19 - 1:58:56 (06:37)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

Tim Ferriss invites his listeners to subscribe to "Five Bullet Friday," a short weekly email where he shares his latest interesting discoveries, ideas and recommendations that his listeners might enjoy. He also thanks Gary Vaynerchuk for taking the time to be on the podcast and shares a tip on how to stick with new habits.

Episode
#401: Gary Keller — How to Focus on the One Important Thing
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Investing In Others
The speaker emphasizes the importance of investing in others by genuinely caring about how their day is going for at least 30 seconds.
49:54 - 53:47 (03:53)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker emphasizes the importance of investing in others by genuinely caring about how their day is going for at least 30 seconds. Focusing on caring for others instead of yourself allows you to grow and develop further.

Episode
#383 - Robert Greene - 12 Laws Of Power & Human Nature
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The Power of Kindness and Humanity
The speaker reflects on the admirable qualities of certain individuals who demonstrate kindness, generosity, and humanity.
34:44 - 38:52 (04:07)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker reflects on the admirable qualities of certain individuals who demonstrate kindness, generosity, and humanity.

Episode
Julia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
Podcast
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Stop Relying on Your Feelings to Dictate Your Actions
While feelings are great for self-awareness, they should not dictate your actions.
11:24 - 16:37 (05:13)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

While feelings are great for self-awareness, they should not dictate your actions. Instead of waiting to feel like doing something, force yourself to get up and do it anyway.

Episode
41. Self Control
Podcast
Aware & Aggravated
Exploring the Relationship Between Our Brains and Our Experiences
This podcast tackles unusual questions to help us better understand our lives and realities.
26:40 - 30:31 (03:50)
listen on SpotifyListen on Youtube
Self-Improvement
Summary

This podcast tackles unusual questions to help us better understand our lives and realities. Guests share their personal stories, the tools they used, and influential people and books that made a difference in their lives.

Episode
Selects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
Tips for a Great Day
The speaker suggests lowering the threshold for what is considered a great day and shares a personal example of a good celebrity dream that made them smile.
1:06:49 - 1:08:57 (02:08)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker suggests lowering the threshold for what is considered a great day and shares a personal example of a good celebrity dream that made them smile.

Episode
Ep. 66 | 2 Bears 1 Cave w/ Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Podcast
2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Forward Steps and Paradise Islands
The podcast discusses taking steps forward in life, making sacrifices in the present to achieve future goals, and the beauty of Koh Tao island.
16:39 - 20:22 (03:43)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The podcast discusses taking steps forward in life, making sacrifices in the present to achieve future goals, and the beauty of Koh Tao island. They also joke about people who walk backwards on hikes.

Episode
Part Two: Rodrigo Duterte: The Hitler of the Philippines
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Collaborating With Your Heroes
In this snippet, a speaker describes the benefits of being pushed to ask bolder questions through exposure to the work of those they admire.
42:41 - 49:36 (06:54)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

In this snippet, a speaker describes the benefits of being pushed to ask bolder questions through exposure to the work of those they admire.

Episode
A Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
Focusing on Learning Instead of Hating with Tai Lopez
Tai Lopez encourages people to focus on learning from others instead of hating them.
1:36:19 - 1:40:04 (03:45)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

Tai Lopez encourages people to focus on learning from others instead of hating them. He encourages people to focus on what they can learn from someone and not on their flaws.

Episode
#103 with Tai Lopez - Tai Lopez Opens Up About His Past and Addresses Critics
Podcast
My First Million
Feeling Your Best Self
Learn how feeling your best self can improve your life, even when you are feeling overwhelmed or not showing up as your best.
20:19 - 25:28 (05:08)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

Learn how feeling your best self can improve your life, even when you are feeling overwhelmed or not showing up as your best.

Episode
"Billy Crudup"
Podcast
SmartLess
Stepping Outside of the Box to Become Great
The key to greatness is to step outside the box that others have built around you and constantly work towards becoming the best version of yourself by evolving and learning about yourself in the process.
1:10:29 - 1:12:44 (02:15)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The key to greatness is to step outside the box that others have built around you and constantly work towards becoming the best version of yourself by evolving and learning about yourself in the process.

Episode
Emmanuel Acho On Overcoming the Fear of Failure & Living a Life Without Limits EP 1245
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The Benefits of a Daily Walk
Walking for a short period of time, without the distractions of technology, can allow for space to generate new ideas and thoughts within one's mind.
1:13:10 - 1:21:58 (08:47)
listen on SpotifyListen on Youtube
Self-Improvement
Summary

Walking for a short period of time, without the distractions of technology, can allow for space to generate new ideas and thoughts within one's mind.

Episode
#256: Sahil Bloom – Meeting Billionaires, Writing, & Insecurities
Podcast
The Danny Miranda Podcast
Manufacturing Meaning in Life
The speaker shares how in a free society, we have the power to manufacture meaning in our lives and how reading books outside of our comfort zone can help us achieve that.
46:44 - 51:32 (04:48)
listen on SpotifyListen on Youtube
Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker shares how in a free society, we have the power to manufacture meaning in our lives and how reading books outside of our comfort zone can help us achieve that.

Episode
E205: Neil deGrasse Tyson: DO THIS Every Morning To Find Happiness & Meaning In Your Life
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Reconstructing Brian's Understanding of Reality
After experiencing intense physical pain while hiking and measuring his blood oxygen levels at 50 percent, Brian decided to reconstruct his understanding of reality and go after what he truly wants.
2:23:40 - 2:27:36 (03:56)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

After experiencing intense physical pain while hiking and measuring his blood oxygen levels at 50 percent, Brian decided to reconstruct his understanding of reality and go after what he truly wants.

Episode
#186 – Bryan Johnson: Kernel Brain-Computer Interfaces
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Advice on Moderation in Indulging Vices
The speaker advises listeners to enjoy indulgences like smoking and drinking in moderation, rather than excessively.
1:00:35 - 1:04:47 (04:12)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker advises listeners to enjoy indulgences like smoking and drinking in moderation, rather than excessively. They encourage finding like-minded individuals and communities for support.

Episode
#14 - Mark Normand
Podcast
Stavvy's World
Overcoming Negativity and Self-Doubt
The speaker shares personal experiences of feeling like a piece of shit, sad, hateful, and victimized, but eventually learned to overcome these negative thoughts.
5:26:29 - 5:30:31 (04:02)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker shares personal experiences of feeling like a piece of shit, sad, hateful, and victimized, but eventually learned to overcome these negative thoughts.

Episode
#34 Cody Alford - Marine Raider/MARSOC Sniper Who Became a Nomad
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
Trusting Your Gut Instinct
The speaker discusses the importance of trusting your gut and following your intuition when making decisions, even if it seems random or odd at first.
26:43 - 30:21 (03:37)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker discusses the importance of trusting your gut and following your intuition when making decisions, even if it seems random or odd at first.

Episode
73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
Podcast
National Park After Dark
Andrew Carnegie's Advice on Being True to Yourself
The importance of being true to oneself and not letting the opinions of others dictate one's actions is emphasized using Andrew Carnegie's famous quote.
50:51 - 55:23 (04:31)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The importance of being true to oneself and not letting the opinions of others dictate one's actions is emphasized using Andrew Carnegie's famous quote. One's personal sense of pride in oneself should guide their decisions instead of solely relying on external validation.

Episode
#106 The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership
Podcast
Founders
The Power of High-Fiving Yourself
This podcast discusses how high-fiving yourself in the mirror every morning can create new nerve connections in your brain, leading to positive emotions of celebration, acceptance, and love for yourself.
03:42 - 13:02 (09:20)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

This podcast discusses how high-fiving yourself in the mirror every morning can create new nerve connections in your brain, leading to positive emotions of celebration, acceptance, and love for yourself.

Episode
The One Science-Backed Habit You Need in 2023
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Discussing Good Bad Habits
The hosts discuss their own bad habits that they believe are actually good, such as gossiping.
1:01:00 - 1:04:00 (02:59)
Self-Improvement
Summary

The hosts discuss their own bad habits that they believe are actually good, such as gossiping.

Episode
Good Bad Habits
Podcast
Distractible
The Tim Ferriss Show: Chase Jarvis - Creativity, Education, and What We Can Learn From Disney
Chase Jarvis shares how to stop caring about others' opinions and start taking action towards your goals, even when others might not understand them
12:09 - 19:40 (07:30)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

Chase Jarvis shares how to stop caring about others' opinions and start taking action towards your goals, even when others might not understand them

Episode
10 Lessons I have Learned from the Last 300 Episodes of On Purpose
Podcast
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
The Dangers of Comparing Yourself to Others on Social Media
Comparing yourself to others on social media can be a waste of time and detrimental to your mental health, as people often present a misleading version of themselves online.
08:08 - 13:56 (05:47)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

Comparing yourself to others on social media can be a waste of time and detrimental to your mental health, as people often present a misleading version of themselves online. Focusing on making yourself the best version of you is a better use of your time and energy.

Episode
Stop Comparing Yourself To Everyone Else
Podcast
Date Yourself Instead
Coping with Grief and Self-Realization in Hollywood
The loss of his father motivated this actor to become a better person, realizing that he had lost his way and had pigeonholed himself as the villain on his show.
14:44 - 17:57 (03:12)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The loss of his father motivated this actor to become a better person, realizing that he had lost his way and had pigeonholed himself as the villain on his show.

Episode
Airports, Karaoke, & The Very First TROLL OF THE WEEK!
Podcast
When Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany
Using your power for good in your 20s
A young person reflects on the education they received and feels compelled to use their power to benefit future generations.
56:58 - 1:00:39 (03:41)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

A young person reflects on the education they received and feels compelled to use their power to benefit future generations. This is a common theme in one's 20s.

Episode
5. Let’s Get Friendly with Phoebe - emotional labour, high integrative complexity and boundaries
Podcast
The Psychology of your 20’s
Taking Small Steps to Get Through Tough Times in Life
This podcast episode focuses on the importance of taking small steps during difficult times and how spending time together as a couple can help improve relationships.
2:18:19 - 2:22:37 (04:18)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

This podcast episode focuses on the importance of taking small steps during difficult times and how spending time together as a couple can help improve relationships.

Episode
2 Be Better EP.08
Podcast
2 Be Better
How to Empower Your Language for Improved Self-Talk
Learn how to use language that is true, present tense, and empowering to describe your accomplishments and goals, rather than using language that may trigger skepticism or self-doubt.
16:20 - 19:30 (03:10)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

Learn how to use language that is true, present tense, and empowering to describe your accomplishments and goals, rather than using language that may trigger skepticism or self-doubt.

Episode
Affirmations For Success - Speak Like This Every Day!
Podcast
The Mindset Mentor
The Journey of Self-Improvement
This podcast episode explores the topic of personal development and self-improvement as a lifelong journey and encourages the audience to prioritize their well-being.
54:37 - 1:00:34 (05:57)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

This podcast episode explores the topic of personal development and self-improvement as a lifelong journey and encourages the audience to prioritize their well-being.

Episode
120: Tim Ferriss, Host of 'The Tim Ferriss Show,' Author
Podcast
Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris
A Rant on Journey Narratives and Manifestation Culture
The speaker expresses frustration with the overuse of "journey" narratives and the belief in manifestation culture, highlighting the superficiality and privilege often associated with these ideas.
05:34 - 10:03 (04:29)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker expresses frustration with the overuse of "journey" narratives and the belief in manifestation culture, highlighting the superficiality and privilege often associated with these ideas.

Episode
We Manifested This Episode
Podcast
I've Had It
Working on my Resting Face
The speaker discusses how he has been watching previous podcasts and is now actively working on developing different resting faces, instead of making "shit faces".
04:53 - 07:39 (02:45)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker discusses how he has been watching previous podcasts and is now actively working on developing different resting faces, instead of making "shit faces".

Episode
David Dobrik Returns to the Internet to Talk Shark Attacks and the Illuminati
Podcast
Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Insensitive Language and Closet Cleaning
The host discusses how using insensitive language towards others can be hurtful.
30:55 - 36:25 (05:29)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The host discusses how using insensitive language towards others can be hurtful. He also talks about cleaning his closet for charity and feeling guilty about the amount of stuff he has collected over the years.

Episode
Ep 387 - Promise Me (feat. Ryan Long)
Podcast
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Mixed Messages on Self-Improvement
The speaker discusses the contradictions in self-improvement advice, such as being told to prioritize people in your life while being told to prioritize oneself above all else.
15:24 - 19:30 (04:05)
listen on Spotify
Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker discusses the contradictions in self-improvement advice, such as being told to prioritize people in your life while being told to prioritize oneself above all else.

Episode
Rachel Hollis Part 2: Girl, Start Apologizing
Podcast
Maintenance Phase