Blowing Up Your Life

About this episode

<p>Have you ever had a flash of insight that hit you when you least expected it? How did it change your life? Psychologist <a href="https://www.mgmt.ucl.ac.uk/people/anthonyklotz" rel="noopener noreferrer">Anthony Klotz</a> studies the "jolts" that shake us out of our routines, and how these moments can help us make more intentional decisions about the people we want to become. Then, psychologist <a href="https://www.apdijksterhuis.nl/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ap Dijksterhuis</a> returns to the show to answer your questions about a very specific kind of jolt: creative breakthroughs.</p><p><i>What are the signs that it might be time to leave your job? In a bonus conversation for Hidden Brain+ subscribers, Anthony Klotz talks with us about when it makes sense to quit, and why so many people who do quit regret not doing so sooner. If you're not yet a Hidden Brain+ subscriber, you can access a free seven-day trial at </i><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/HiddenBrain" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>support.hiddenbrain.org</i></a><i> or </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?at=1010l3ab3&amp;ct=hiddenbrain_podcasts&amp;itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts&amp;itscg=30200S&amp;ls=1" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>apple.co/hidden brain</i></a><i>.&nbsp;</i></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>