We treat introversion and extroversion like they're written in stone, just the type of person you are. But Nick Epley's research reframes the whole thing: personality isn't about what you like or how you feel, it's about the choices you consistently make. And choices can change. Check out the full…
If you've ever walked out of a conversation wishing you'd said it better, then *this* is the episode that will ensure that it never happens to you ever again. In a special collaboration with Headspace, the world's leading meditation and mindfulness app, Matt Abrahams was invited to create an exclusive…
Sleep plays a major role in performance, focus, and communication, which is why experts like Cheri D. Mah often emphasize better recovery and sleep management strategies for high performers. Known for her work around sleep research and management, Dr. Cheri Mah discusses a practical sleep technique that can improve mental…
You've rehearsed your talking points. You've polished your credentials. But the person across from you isn't leading with: "Is this person competent?" They're asking, "Is this person kind? Can I trust them? Are they for me or against me?" Nick Epley calls this one of the biggest design flaws in…
We spend so much energy reading body language and "putting ourselves in their shoes," but the research says neither actually works. The one thing that does? Just ask. Nick Epley breaks down why the best mind-readers are really just great listeners. Check out the full episode at fastersmarter.io #CommunicationSkills #BehavioralScience…
The instincts we rely on most - body language, perspective-taking, gut feeling - fail us far more often than we realize. In this episode of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast, host Matt Abrahams sits down with Nicholas Epley to dismantle one of the most pervasive myths in human communication:…
Successful communication is not just about what you say, it’s about how well you adapt your message to the person listening. In this clip from a conversation between Matt Abrahams and Dr. Cheri Mah on The Think Fast Talk Smart Podcast, both of them discuss the 3-ingredient recipe for successful…
You already know you should work on your heart health. Your joy span deserves the same commitment. Kerry Burnight makes it plain: joy span is a practice, not a destination. Small daily acts of giving. Consistent contribution. A sense of purpose that doesn't wait for the right moment. Whether you're…
Independence isn't the goal. Interdependence is. Kerry Burnight challenges one of the beliefs we hold most tightly: that needing help means losing something. But we were never truly independent to begin with. And holding onto that idea as the standard for a good life makes everything harder than it needs…
We often talk about lifespan, or how long we live, but Kerry Burnight believes the more important question is how fully we live along the way. Burnight is a gerontologist, former professor of geriatric medicine, and author of Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half. Drawing…
The biggest threat to aging well isn't your body. It's what you believe about it. Kerry Burnight calls this internalized ageism. Can't find your phone? "I'm losing it." Unflattering angle on camera? "I'm getting old." But expect decline, and you'll experience it. Challenge that narrative, and everything shifts. It's not…
Something exciting is coming, and we don’t want you to miss out! On Wednesday, June 3, Matt Abrahams will be hosting a live AMA on LinkedIn and YouTube at 8am and 8pm PST. This is your chance to ask Matt anything. Communication anxiety. How to think on your feet. Structuring…
The Nappuccino method is a popular productivity technique that combines a short nap with caffeine intake to improve alertness and mental performance. Often associated with sleep expert Dr. Cheri Mah, the Nappuccino technique typically involves drinking coffee quickly before taking a 30-minute nap, allowing the caffeine to kick in around…
Your lifespan is how long you live. Your joy span is how well you live it. Kerry Burnight draws a line between happiness, which is often circumstantial and outside-in, and joy, which is contentment and well-being regardless of what life throws at you. One depends on conditions. The other is…
Our lifespan might describe how long we live, but it doesn’t say anything about how well we live. For that, Kerry Burnight says, we need a different measure: joyspan. Burnight is a gerontologist, former professor of geriatric medicine, and author of Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's…
Most people focus on being good. That’s not what makes you stand out. It’s being credible, delivering value, and having a perspective that’s just different enough to cut through. Full episode with the Tiger Sisters at fastersmarter.io. #PersonalBranding #CareerStrategy #ThoughtLeadership #BrandPositioning #ThinkFastTalkSmart
Reinvention isn’t comfortable. It means stepping into something with no evidence that you’ll be good at it. But that’s the point, growth doesn’t come with guarantees. You can start again at any age. Check out the full episode with the Tiger Sisters at fastersmarter.io. #ReinventYourself #CareerGrowth #MindsetShift #SelfDevelopment #ThinkFastTalkSmart
Good marketing communication doesn’t just go one way. As the Tiger Sisters know, building a brand is about bringing your audience into the conversation. Cherie and Jean Luo are sisters, tech and finance experts, and co-hosts of the Tiger Sisters Podcast, a show about money, power, and love. Their approach…
This might be the most underrated productivity hack: Drink coffee… then go to sleep. 20 minutes later, you wake up with peak alertness, because the caffeine kicks in as the nap ends. Dr. Cheri Mah calls this the Nappuccino. And it works. Check out the full episode at fastersmarter.io. #ProductivityHacks…
We’re excited to celebrate a major milestone—Think Fast Talk Smart is approaching its 300th episode! To mark the occasion, Matt will be hosting two free AMA (Ask Matt Anything) events open to everyone via LinkedIn and YouTube Live. We’d love for you to join us on June 3rd at 8AM…
We’re excited to celebrate a major milestone—Think Fast Talk Smart is approaching its 300th episode! To mark the occasion, Matt will be hosting two free AMA (Ask Matt Anything) events open to everyone via LinkedIn and YouTube Live. We’d love for you to join us on June 3rd at 8AM…
Want a better tomorrow? Start with tonight. Instead of waiting until you’re exhausted, choose a target bedtime. Take 5 minutes to wind down. Create a calm transition before bed. Small shifts in how you approach sleep can improve energy, focus, and how you show up the next day. According to…
Perhaps all your performance has been missing is one good night’s sleep. The single biggest upgrade to your leadership, communication, and performance is something you're already doing every night. Stanford sleep physician Dr. Cheri Mah joins Matt Abrahams on Think Fast, Talk Smart to reveal the counterintuitive science behind why…
Your growth is rarely limited by effort alone. It’s often limited by who you surround yourself with. Strong leaders know this: build a team of people who are better than you in their lanes. That’s how real progress happens. Full episode on fastersmarter.io. #Leadership #TeamBuilding #ThinkFastTalkSmart #SuccessMindset #CareerGrowth