The Psychology of Podcasting: Lessons in self actualisation, intrinsic motivation and how to enjoy yourself - w/ Paul Davies

99% of podcasters quit before episode 20. Why do 1% keep going... and what does it teach us about ourselves? Paul Davies interviews Sam on the psychology of motivation, self-determination, signalling theory and more as we break down the psychology of what makes people podcast. Besides analysing what's driving the trend to start a podcast we also learn about why humans do anything and how to make your own decisions for the right reasons. Learn: - How to keep a side hustle fun instead of it being a chore - What on earth do virtue signalling, costly commitments and intellectual fitness testing have to do with podcasting and mate acquisition - Why the things we do become extensions of ourselves. SPONSORS ??? NordLayer Security across your business 28% off: GROWTHMINDSET-28 ??http://nordlayer.com/growthmindset?? NEW SHOW - ????????????????How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation???????????????? Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - ?????????????????????????????????????????https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT????????????????????????????????????????? Apple - ?????????????????????????????????????????https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649????????????????????????????????????????? YouTube - ?????????????????????????????????????????https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast????????????????????????????????????????? RSS feed - ?????????????????????????????????????????https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/682b3b86696b5d1232d698a8????????????????????????????????????????? --- UPGRADE to ????????????????????????????????????????????????Premium????????????????????????????????????????????????: ?? Ad-free listening ? Support the show ? Exclusive AMAs and bonus content ? Community Discord ??????????????????????????????????????????