Podcast S7E160: Eric Barker - Plays well with others

In this episode of the Idea to Value Podcast , we speak with bestselling author Eric Barker. Eric runs one of the most popular newsletters on the web to use science and psychology to improve your life, and I have been a fan for years. See the full episode at We speak about his new book Plays well with others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong , and the scientific insights we can all use to have stronger and healthier relationships. Topics covered in this episode: 00:01:30 - Eric's background interest in philosophy and social sciences leading him to develop his blog and newsletter 00:04:45 - His first book Barking up the wrong tree looking into the maxims in life about success are not always true 00:07:15 - His new book, and what we can learn about strengthening relationships. What is a myth, and what has some science behind it? 00:09:30 - How the pandemic has made people more aware of the dangers of isolation, and how before the 19th century, loneliness was not a major issue. Loneliness is a deeply personal perception 00:15:00 - The issue with social media and parasocial relationships 00:17:00 - Having an improved social life, especially groups who know one another, has the equivalent positive benefit as a salary raise of $150,000 00:19:30 - The best ways to build and deepen friendships, giving time and showing vulnerability 00:25:30 - How all of us are terrible at read what other people are thinking, and how to improve this 00:29:45 - How teams can build team dynamics for trust and increased creativity 00:33:00 - People who submit the best ideas are the ones who submit the most ideas 00:35:00 - The importance of doing exciting things with your partners. It is about quality of time together, not quantity of time together Links mentioned in this episode: Pre-order the book to get 25% more content on "How to be your best self": Eric's website and newsletter: Bonus: This episode was made possible by our premium innovation and creativity training. Take your innovation and creativity capabilities to the next level by investing in yourself now, at *

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Podcast S7E160: Eric Barker - Plays well with others is an episode from Idea to Value - Creativity and Innovation with Nick Skillicorn by Nick Skillicorn.

This episode is 42:16 long.

This episode was published on May 5, 2022.

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