The More Successful You Are The Longer You’ll Live: Will Storr

Charles Dickens

the example he uses are the three ghosts in a christmas carol the charles dickens scrooge story

Will Storr

My second book, The Heretics, was looking at why do otherwise smart people believe, end up believing these crazy things?

Christopher Booker

the audience feels like they're the hero you're the light figure you're there to help them get what they want

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Will is an author who brings out the unexpected ways that we’re vulnerable, and how to manage those vulnerabilities and turn them into strengths. The author of six books including Sunday Times bestsellers, he’s one of the most interesting voices on how we can manage our worst impulses to succeed in the modern world. In a conversation that covers everything from are we more narcissistic than we used to be to how a desire for status underpins all of our ambitions, to how to deal with low self esteem and suicidal thoughts, Will held nothing back on this unfiltered exploration of the surprising strategies we can employ to deal with the dark sides of life. Will’s new book, The Status Game, is out now in the UK and in the US on the 23rd August. Follow Will: Twitter - https://twitter.com/wstorr Will’s book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Status-Game-Will-Storr/ Follow me: https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo

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Charles Dickens

The host discusses the importance of emotional connection in storytelling, using 'A Christmas Carol' as an example of…

Will Storr

The host mentions 'The Heretics' to explore how early experiences shape belief systems and the acceptance of flawed p…

Christopher Booker

The host mentions 'The Seven Basic Plots' to illustrate the importance of understanding archetypal characters in stor…

Selfie

Will Storr

The host discusses the complexities of self-judgment and emotional reasoning, leading to a mention of Will Storr's bo…

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Charles Dickens

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“The speaker mentions 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens as an example of storytelling, specifically referring to the character Scrooge and the three ghosts.”

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Key quote: “the example he uses are the three ghosts in a christmas carol the charles dickens scrooge story”

The host discusses the importance of emotional connection in storytelling, using 'A Christmas Carol' as an example of how characters can guide others towards self-improvement. The mention of the three ghosts serves to illustrate the concept of being a supportive figure rather than the hero in a narrative.

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Will Storr

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“Will Storr discusses his book 'The Heretics', which explores why smart people believe irrational things, inspired by his own upbringing and experiences.”

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Trigger: childhood and belief systems

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Key quote: “My second book, The Heretics, was looking at why do otherwise smart people believe, end up believing these crazy things?”

The host mentions 'The Heretics' to explore how early experiences shape belief systems and the acceptance of flawed perspectives. The discussion highlights the author's personal background and how it informs his understanding of why intelligent individuals can hold irrational beliefs.

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Christopher Booker

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“The speaker references Christopher Booker's book 'The Seven Basic Plots' while discussing archetypal characters in storytelling.”

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Key quote: “the audience feels like they're the hero you're the light figure you're there to help them get what they want”

The host mentions 'The Seven Basic Plots' to illustrate the importance of understanding archetypal characters in storytelling, particularly in a business context. By referencing Christopher Booker's work, the host emphasizes that businesses should position themselves as guides rather than heroes in their narratives.

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Selfie

Will Storr

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Key quote: “Your book Selfie.”

The host discusses the complexities of self-judgment and emotional reasoning, leading to a mention of Will Storr's book 'Selfie'. The book explores how individuals change their beliefs and the role of self-esteem in that process, which ties into the host's reflections on personal growth and understanding.

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A Christmas Carol

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the example he uses are the three ghosts in a christmas carol the charles dickens scrooge story

The Heretics

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My second book, The Heretics, was looking at why do otherwise smart people believe, end up believing these crazy things?

The Seven Basic Plots

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the audience feels like they're the hero you're the light figure you're there to help them get what they want

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