Ranked #1
Is ambition a virtue?
Is ambition a virtue?
In this episode, we tackle the issue of ambition. What does it mean to be ambitious? Why do so many of us look for 'ambi... Read more
7 Jul 2019
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33mins
Ranked #2
2020 Not Overthinking Highlights
2020 Not Overthinking Highlights
In this episode, we discuss the highlights of the podcast from 2020, Ali shares some of the advice he's received about h... Read more
27 Dec 2020
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1hr 2mins
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Motivation, Complaining and Conversationality - A Critique of the Podcast
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This episode features Calum, a junior doctor working in Scotland who spent 6 years in medical school living with Ali. Ca... Read more
23 Feb 2020
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The Parent, The Adult and The Child - A Discussion of Transactional Analysis
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Small Talk & Social Awkwardness
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In this episode, Ali tells us about a party(!) he recently attended, and how he approached the social interactions there... Read more
13 Oct 2019
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43mins
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How can we optimise for a meaningful life?
How can we optimise for a meaningful life?
In this episode, we're joined by Neel Nanda to discuss life optimisations, career choices, how to live in alignment with... Read more
11 Jan 2021
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Ranked #7
External appearances vs internal experiences
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In this episode we talk about the external appearances of different lifestyles and how they differ from the internal exp... Read more
8 Dec 2019
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How to get rich (without getting lucky) - Tweet Discussion
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In this episode, we discuss a Tweetstorm entitled "How to get rich (without getting lucky)" by Naval Ravikant. We touch ... Read more
15 Dec 2019
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1hr 10mins
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Life Positions & Games - Transactional Analysis Part 2
Life Positions & Games - Transactional Analysis Part 2
In this episode, we continue our discussion about Transactional Analysis. We recap the Parent, Adult and Child zones of ... Read more
10 May 2020
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1hr 8mins
Ranked #10
Invisible Shackles & Life Scripts
Invisible Shackles & Life Scripts
As we grow, we're subconsciously exposed to various 'life scripts' that can have a profound effect on the way we lead ou... Read more
15 Sep 2019
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48mins
Ranked #11
Trying to be Confidently Wrong
Trying to be Confidently Wrong
In this episode, we talk about epistemic humility - acknowledging the limitations of our beliefs. Taimur has recently ma... Read more
25 Jan 2021
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Ranked #12
2019: The Not Overthinking Review
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In (by far) our longest episode yet, we look back on 2019. First, we go through the Not Overthinking catalogue — we talk... Read more
29 Dec 2019
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Ranked #13
Margin, Dinner Parties and The Art of Gathering
Margin, Dinner Parties and The Art of Gathering
In this episode, we continue to discuss the difficulties with recording a podcast each week, which turns into a conversa... Read more
16 Feb 2020
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45mins
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Inner Rings - The Desire to Fit In
Inner Rings - The Desire to Fit In
In this episode, we discuss our desire to fit in, to be part of the 'cool kids' group, to be part of what CS Lewis calls... Read more
1 Dec 2019
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52mins
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Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships
Games People Play: The Psychology of Human Relationships
This episode is Part 3 of 3 in our Transactional Analysis series (make sure you listen to the last 2 episodes before thi... Read more
17 May 2020
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1hr 10mins
Ranked #16
"Lad" Culture - An Insider's Perspective
"Lad" Culture - An Insider's Perspective
In this episode, we have a guest appearance from Jake, a junior doctor and recovering "lad". We discuss the meaning of b... Read more
5 Jan 2020
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1hr 2mins
Ranked #17
How can we get into the habit of reading?
How can we get into the habit of reading?
This week we discuss the challenges of developing a reading habit. Taimur shares his struggles with starting books and n... Read more
26 May 2019
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37mins
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Book Discussion: The Wright Brothers
Book Discussion: The Wright Brothers
In this episode, we summarise "The Wright Brothers" by David McCullough. It's a biography of Wilbur and Orville Wright, ... Read more
2 Feb 2020
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1hr 9mins
Ranked #19
Why do we struggle with motivation?
Why do we struggle with motivation?
This episode is all about motivation. We start by introducing our ideal state of 'motivation is a myth' and the idea tha... Read more
19 May 2019
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38mins
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What do we want from this podcast?
What do we want from this podcast?
In this episode, we reflect on what we've been doing for the past 6 months with this podcast. We talk about why we took ... Read more
8 Sep 2019
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39mins
