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Plus One PercentWhat Are the Top 3 Financial Habits We Often Overlook?Today's question is: What are some lesser-known financial habits that can bring huge benefits to your financial health? Unpack these top 3 often-overlooked money moves and see if you're really playing the smart game with your wealth.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-09-0701 minPlus One PercentSmall Popcorn: $3, Medium Popcorn: $6, Large Popcorn $6.50 - why is this pricing strategy genius?Small Popcorn: $3, Medium Popcorn: $6, Large Popcorn $6.50 - why is this pricing strategy genius? This is called the Decoy Effect.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-09-0601 minPlus One PercentHow Can You Truly Hold Yourself Accountable?Today's question is: What are the tried-and-tested steps to ensuring you stick to your commitments, big or small? Dive into these actionable steps to mastering the art of self-accountability and transform your aspirations into achievements.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-09-0502 minPlus One PercentPrice Discrimination: an effective tactic used by cinemas to sell you popcorns!Ever wondered why cinemas sell small, medium and large popcorn? Here is the strategy and how you could use it!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-09-0402 minPlus One PercentDid The World's Biggest Ideas Start As Marketing Pitches?Today's question is: Can an idea, as grand as a religion or the concept of money, be the result of genius marketing? Delve into the stories that have shaped civilizations. Discover the unseen power of narratives and the masterminds behind them.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-3101 minPlus One PercentHow do you persuade others?How do you persuade others when they are not interesting. Here is 1 principle from Dr Robert Cialdini‘s book: reciprocity.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-3002 minPlus One PercentIs Everything We Know Shaped By Hidden Forces?Today's question is: How deeply ingrained are societal structures in shaping our beliefs and behaviors? Dive into the streets of London with "Top Boy" and explore the systemic influences that dictate life choices. Break down the chains and pave your path.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-2901 minPlus One Percent4 Quick Tips to Fight Impostor SyndromeEver feel like you don’t belong? Fear you will be called out for being a fraud? Afraid that everyone else will out-smart you? Well - you are experiencing Impostor Syndrome and you are amongst the 70% of the population who feel the same way!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-2802 minPlus One PercentLondon Marathon 2024 Journey | 06Ever wondered how top athletes and performers prepare their minds ahead of a performance? The answer is simple - and you can practice it too: Visualisation.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-2503 minPlus One PercentStereotyping vs. Discrimination: What's the Real Difference?Today's question is: How do stereotyping and discrimination differ, and why does it matter? Dive into the nuanced world of cognitive shortcuts and actions, and learn why understanding the distinction can shape a more inclusive world.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-2401 minPlus One PercentThe KEY to good relationshipsHow can we implement effective communication to build better relationships? Speak to anyone who has divorced or has had a conflict, and you will find that the root cause was ineffective communication. Either because values were not communicated, or because people were afraid to rock the boat, or perhaps because they were afraid of challenging others.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-2301 minPlus One PercentEver Done a Favour and Liked Someone More Because of It?Today's burning question is: Why do we end up liking people more after we help them? Unravel the 'Ben Franklin Effect', an intriguing psychological phenomenon that challenges our understanding of favors and affection.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-2201 minPlus One PercentCan meditation improve your mind’s clarity?Do you ever feel like you brain is like your web-browser? 50+ tabs open all demanding your attention at the same time? Unable to identify what you really need and want? You are not alone and meditation might be your answer.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-2101 minPlus One PercentLondon Marathon 2024 Journey | 05Circle of Concerns vs. Influence vs. Control? What approach should you take when the unexpected happens?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-1803 minPlus One PercentWhy Do We Box People Into Categories?Today's question is: Why are we so quick to lump people into categories? Unravel the mind's urge to stereotype, and discover how breaking these mental moulds can unlock richer relationships and greater understanding.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-1701 minPlus One PercentThe Power of Increasing Your Emotional IntelligenceEmotional Intelligence has become a buzz-word in the last few years. It’s being used in day-to-day conversation as well as in appraisals. But how can emotional intelligence increase your performance? Your ability to earn trust? And mental health?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-1602 minPlus One PercentEver Think Others Are More Influenced Than You?Today's question is: Why do we often believe others are more influenced by media messages than ourselves? Dive deep with us into the 'Third-Person Effect', a fascinating cognitive bias that can reshape how you perceive media's impact on society.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-1501 minPlus One PercentStruggling to Forgive? Don’t let anyone live rent-free in your head!Forgiving is hard, especially when someone has wronged us. But have you noticed how the person that wronged us, and their actions, is always in our thoughts? Why are you letting someone live rent-free in your head and take up precious energy and mental capacity?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-1402 minPlus One PercentLondon Marathon 2024 Journey | 04What’s the concept of Marginal Gains? And how can I apply it to my training? Running is all well and good, however, there are other elements that are likely to give me a better gain at this point. This is when Marginal Gains comes in.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-1102 minPlus One Percent"Do We See Patterns Where None Exist?Today's question is: Do we often perceive patterns where none exist due to the Clustering Illusion?
Humans are excellent pattern-seekers, but this talent can mislead us. Learn about the Clustering Illusion, how it affects our judgment, and ways to make more informed decisions.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-1001 minPlus One PercentIs Work-Life Balance a Corporate Myth?One of the biggest buzz-words: work-life balance. All employers love to boost about it, but what does it really mean? And what do we REALLY need to do to achieve it?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-0902 minPlus One PercentAre We Quick To Judge People's Characters?Today's question is: Are we too quick to judge people's character due to the Fundamental Attribution Error?
We often blame others' behavior on their personality, while we excuse our own actions due to circumstances. Understand the Fundamental Attribution Error, how it skews our judgment, and ways we can foster a more balanced perspective.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-0801 minPlus One PercentHow can we harness our creativity?Creativity is not a fixed quantity. It’s something that - like most things - you can exercise and practice. So if you want to come up with more creative solutions, think outside of the box, or stand out, here is a few thoughts on what you could be doing.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-0702 minPlus One PercentLondon Marathon 2024 Journey | 03Who have you been comparing yourself to recently?
Well I have noticed that since training for the #LondonMarathon2024 I have build some unhealthy thinking habits where I compare myself to others and feel that I am doing poorly in my journey. Turns out, this is a concept called ‘Relative Deprivation’ and there is ways around it. Let’s find out more!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-0405 minPlus One PercentDo We Blame Victims More Than We Should?Today's question is: Do we unconsciously blame victims more than we should due to Defensive Attribution?
Why do we sometimes blame victims for the bad things that happen to them? Dive into the Defensive Attribution bias, how it distorts our perspective, and ways we can cultivate a more empathetic view.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-0301 minPlus One PercentWhat if “Finding Your Passion” is NOT Possible?Here is a different take, inspired by Steve Jobs, on finding your passion. What if it’s not a real thing. What if - instead of finding a passion - we need to do something else?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-0202 minPlus One PercentDoes the Spotlight Effect Steal Your Confidence?Today's question is: How does the Spotlight Effect impact our confidence and self-perception?
We all feel like we're under the spotlight at times, but what if that's just a cognitive bias playing tricks on us? In this brief episode, discover how the Spotlight Effect influences our behavior and how to combat it.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-08-0101 minPlus One PercentCommunication challenges? Here is some takeaway tips!Communication can be challenging, especially when cultural differences are in play. Here is a starting point - or reminder!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-07-3102 minPlus One PercentLondon Marathon 2024 Journey | 02What happens when life happens and your training falls off the wagon? Guess what? Valerio got a puppy and his training has suffered - so what has he learnt? And what can we take away from such drastic routine changes?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-07-2803 minPlus One PercentHow Can Embracing Vulnerability Boost Your Self-Improvement?Today's question is: Can embracing vulnerability become a catalyst for self-improvement and personal growth?
We often perceive vulnerability as a weakness, something to avoid. But what if embracing our vulnerability could actually lead to significant self-improvement? Tune into this two-minute episode to learn about the transformative power of vulnerability.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-07-2701 minPlus One PercentCan You Harness Fear for Self-Improvement?Today's question is: Can we actually use fear as a tool for self-improvement and growth?
Fear, it's an emotion we all grapple with. It can paralyze us, keeping us from pursuing our goals and reaching our potential. But, can we actually channel this powerful emotion to drive our self-improvement? Tune into this two-minute episode to discover the transformative power of fear.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-07-2501 minPlus One PercentCan You Use Stress to Your Advantage?Today's question is: Can you make stress work for you instead of against you?
Stress. We all know it, and let's face it, we've all felt it. It can be a heavy weight on our shoulders, making every task seem like an uphill battle. But what if we could flip the script?Find out in this mini-podcast episode the evidence from Harvard University and how you can flip the script making stress work to your advantage.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-07-2402 minPlus One PercentLondon Marathon 2024 Journey | 01Can marathon training teach us anything about 1% growth? YES it can. And this is why on Friday I will be sharing my journey towards the London Marathon 2024.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-07-2105 minPlus One PercentCan Physical Exercise Boost Mental Growth?Today's question is: Can staying physically fit contribute to your mental growth?
Let's face it, when we think about self-growth and personal development, we often overlook our physical health. We're so focused on feeding our minds that we forget to fuel our bodies.
But what if I told you that your physical fitness could be the secret ingredient to boosting your mental capacity?
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-07-2002 minPlus One PercentAre You as Unique as You Think?Today's question is: Are we as distinctive in our choices as we believe or are we inadvertently becoming a part of the crowd?
The Hipster Effect - an ironic phenomenon where efforts to diverge from the mainstream ironically lead to conformity. It's a paradoxical event that influences our quest for individuality, making us question: How unique are we really? Tune in to this quick episode as we unravel the Hipster Effect with compelling research and intriguing insights.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-07-1901 minPlus One PercentHow can You Conquer the Fear of Judgement?
Today's question is: How can you conquer the fear of judgment and thrive in social situations?
Social anxiety. We've all experienced it at some point. That feeling of being scrutinized and judged in a social setting. It can make a party feel like a test you haven't studied for, right? But what does the research tell us? And what tools can we use to overcome social anxiety? Listen now to get the insights!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-07-1802 minPlus One PercentCan Your Mind Be Easily Swayed?Today's question is: Can our minds be subtly influenced more than we realize?
Suggestibility - it's a fascinating concept that underpins how we perceive and interact with the world around us. We're often more malleable in our thoughts and actions than we might believe. But how does this play out in our daily lives and what does the research say? Join us in this short episode to learn about suggestibility and its profound impact!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/message2023-07-1701 minPlus One PercentHow to get more than 24hr in a day?Welcome back to Plus 1% - today's question is: Can you really get more out of your 24 hours?
If you're like me, you've often wished for more hours in the day. There is just so much to do! Work, gym, reading, courses, catching up with friends - but here's a thought: what if it's not about having more time, but making more of the time we have?
And here is the second question, what if it’s not about more time? Rather - better time management? Find out the key to get started in less than 4 min!
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Send in a vo...2023-07-1403 minPlus One PercentWhat Power Is Knowledge Without Action?Dive into the perplexing world of 'shelf-help,' a phenomenon where personal growth is often mistaken for the simple act of consuming self-help material. We explore why reading that next best-selling self-help book or attending an inspiring seminar may not lead to the transformative change we seek. What's missing in the equation? And how can we ensure that our quest for self-improvement isn't confined to the bookshelf? Join us in this enlightening episode as we unravel the Shelf-Help Paradox, discussing the essential role of deliberate action, consistent application, and mindful reflection in turning knowledge into true power.
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Send in...2023-07-1302 minPlus One PercentIntroducing +1%: Your Guide to Incremental Self-Improvement and Personal Growth
Ever wondered how to make significant progress in self-improvement without feeling overwhelmed? How about turning espresso shots into 1% growth, consistently? Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Plus 1% podcast, your compact guide to self-growth, personal development, and self-improvement. I am your host, Valerio Tomaso, and together with co-host Mark Jason, we will steer you through a journey of incremental changes leading to substantial transformation. We believe in the power of small steps, that even a 1% improvement can make a huge difference over time. So, expect bitesize episodes packed with practical, actionable, and manageable insights tailored to fit in...2023-07-1202 minPlus One PercentWhat’s the Secret to Beating Procrastination?
The question we are exploring today is: why is the thing you should be doing often the hardest to start? Yes, we're talking about procrastination.
I'm sure you've experienced it before. You have an assignment, a task, or a goal, and somehow you find yourself doing everything else except the one thing you're supposed to do. So how do we fight the urge to procrastinate? Find out how & master a new tool - all in less than 5 minutes!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plus-one-percent/mes...2023-07-1203 min
The Needle MoversE1 | Book Club: Start with Why - by Simon SinekWelcome to the Booklub Podcast! Your hosts Mark Jasons and Valerio Tomasso will dive into this week's book, Start with Why by Simon Sinek, and summarise its key takeaways. We'll be exploring the relevance it has to both business prospects and personal lives, as well as how it relates to our own experiences. If you have or haven't read it yet, we hope this gives you a better perspective on the principles it highlights and, most of all, you enjoy. Support the showCheck us out and send us a message on...2021-10-1135 min