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What Puzzles Can Teach Us About Life with A.J. Jacobs
What Puzzles Can Teach Us About Life with A.J. Jacobs
What Puzzles Can Teach Us About Life with A.J. Jacobs
Tuesday 1st August 2023
Join Eric Zimmer and A.J. Jacobs on 'The One You Feed' as they discuss how solving puzzles can offer insights into life's challenges and the power of curiosity.
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Get the buttons here!Life Lessons from Puzzles: A.J. Jacobs' Adventure in Curiosity and Persistence
Episode Overview
- Explore the concept of life as a puzzle and how puzzles teach valuable life lessons
- Discover insights from A.J. Jacobs' book, 'The Puzzler,' and his quest to solve baffling puzzles
- Emphasise the importance of noticing, gratitude, and persistence in solving life's puzzles
- Discuss the power of framing challenges as puzzles and the orientation around curiosity and problem-solving
- Delve into the underlying lessons and skills that puzzle-solving can bring to our daily lives
...the word problem is very intimidating and very negative. Whereas a puzzle is very inviting. And it's like, I'm going to roll up my sleeves and I'm going to solve this puzzle. So I do try to say, you know, I'm having a conflict with my wife. All right, this is a puzzle. That's the puzzle...
Ever thought of life as one big puzzle? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer sits down with author A.J. Jacobs to explore how puzzles can teach us valuable life lessons. A.J., known for his adventurous quests, shares insights from his book 'The Puzzler', diving into the art of solving everything from crosswords to jigsaws to life's bigger questions.
They discuss how the skills needed to solve puzzles—like perseverance, curiosity, and attention to detail—can help us navigate daily challenges. A.J. talks about finding joy in the process and the delicate balance between pushing through difficulties and knowing when to step back. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their problem-solving skills and find new ways to approach life's complexities with a curious mind and a persistent spirit.