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Crisis of Trust
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03:00 - 14:24 (11:24)

This episode explores the crisis of trust that people in positions of power (whether famous, wealthy or promoted) can face, and suggests that true connection can be achieved through meaningful conversation.

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The speaker explains the importance of evaluating how one spends their time and learning from past mistakes to improve future outcomes, citing the example of the Air Force and their post-mission evaluations.
03:00 - 04:44 (01:43)
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Time Management
Summary

The speaker explains the importance of evaluating how one spends their time and learning from past mistakes to improve future outcomes, citing the example of the Air Force and their post-mission evaluations.

Chapter
Crisis of Trust
Episode
High Performance with Divesh Makan
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
Through conversations and social interactions, one can improve their reading skills and spend quality time with people, rather than constantly trying and failing to force oneself to read.
04:44 - 06:07 (01:22)
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Reading Skills Improvement
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Through conversations and social interactions, one can improve their reading skills and spend quality time with people, rather than constantly trying and failing to force oneself to read.

Chapter
Crisis of Trust
Episode
High Performance with Divesh Makan
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
It is not just the mega wealthy or mega famous that go through a crisis of trust, as even those who start getting promoted can realize that their jokes are funnier and people are nicer to you.
06:07 - 11:28 (05:21)
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Celebrity culture
Summary

It is not just the mega wealthy or mega famous that go through a crisis of trust, as even those who start getting promoted can realize that their jokes are funnier and people are nicer to you. It can be challenging for people to open up and admit their patterns of motivation, fear, or insecurity when speaking to someone who is very successful or famous.

Chapter
Crisis of Trust
Episode
High Performance with Divesh Makan
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
The concept of treating someone like a peer is intriguing, as it can lead to engaging in conversation with confidence and curiosity opposed to fear and intimidation.
11:28 - 14:24 (02:55)
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Communication skills
Summary

The concept of treating someone like a peer is intriguing, as it can lead to engaging in conversation with confidence and curiosity opposed to fear and intimidation. This approach can potentially lead to productive and beneficial exchanges.

Chapter
Crisis of Trust
Episode
High Performance with Divesh Makan
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism