SEASON 6, EPISODE 9
Marc interviews best-selling author Eric Barker to chat about his new book Plays Well With Others; a cure-all for our increasing emotional distance and loneliness—a thoroughly entertaining read to help build better friendships and connections.
SUMMARY OF EPISODE:
0:25 – Why did Eric write Plays Well With Others
1:50 – Can the first 3 minutes of an argument predict divorce?
3:45 – Four factors that contribute to 80% of arguments
5:08 – The single most predictive thing for divorce?
8:15 – What is emotional contagion (and why does it matter?)
8:40 – It’s how you talk about it
13:40 – What’s the biggest predictor of divorce?
16:20 – A key factor for deepening relationships?
19:45 – What is the ‘true mess effect’?
22:00 – Coaches health and mental health is suffering?
27:30 – Can you be lonely amongst friends? (In a crowd?)
30:10 – Effects of loneliness on the brain
34:30 – Social media vs. real friends – what’s the difference?
37:24 – The rise of individualism (pros and cons)
38:50 – How accurately can you read the thoughts of others?
43:00 – Are first impressions accurate? When and when not?
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