Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides listeners with a brief, thought-provoking episode several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by my clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each episode to inspire listeners to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light.
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GRE Bites offers listeners a weekly, relevant, bite-sized episode on GRE prep and grad school admissions. It’s co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE, the world’s only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. The mission of the podcast is to help listeners ace the GRE and get into the graduate program of their choice.
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Leveling Up is a weekly interview series with entrepreneurs and marketers on the latest in business and marketing. Learn actionable strategies & tactics on how you can make your business grow and mistakes to avoid during your journey. Learn from individuals who have founded billion dollar companies to best-selling authors. Entrepreneur and host Eric Siu also shares insights and learnings along the way.
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Episode 440: Never meet halfway (understanding what a date is)
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My definition of a date is that it's connection plus sexual possibility. You need both for a date to be a date. Otherwise, you're dealing with a hookup (on the one hand) or an interview (on the other). And this is why the date is God's perfect creation: when it does well, both parties get what they want. As a result, it's never a good idea to meet …
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Episode 439: Women have to allow themselves to be used (be used or be ornamental)
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Given the state of modern courtship, in which sex precedes commitment, many women are concerned about "being used" in the dating process. Unfortunately, there is no way around this. Just like most men have to expose themselves to potentially being used for their resources to secure a relationship, most women have to allow themselves to run the risk…
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How I Bought An Agency For $2 That Led to 8 Figures
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Need marketing help? Visit: https://www.singlegrain.com/ Want to scale your agency? Join our AOA: https://marketingschool.io/agency Ready to boost your marketing with weekly tips? Join 15,100+ subscribers: https://levelingup.beehiiv.com/subscribe – Ali Abdaal, a former doctor turned YouTuber, interviews Eric in this episode. Eric Siu shares his jou…
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Episode 438: Mission accomplished (my commitment has been fulfilled)
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When I started this channel, I made a commitment to myself that I would publish content regularly for three years before I allowed myself to evaluate whether I would continue with the project. Today my commitment to myself has been fulfilled. In this episode, I talk about my process and some of the tools that helped me stay disciplined in the absen…
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Episode 437: In a good relationship, the transaction is invisible (no one notices when it's working)
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The fundamental premise of my forthcoming book, "The Value of Others," is that relationships are the media in which value is transacted. Some people balk at this definition because it runs counter to the felt experience of their own relationships. However, this could be due to the fact that their relationships are functional. In a good relationship…
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Episode 436: Many women are construction workers (it's a young person's job)
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A certain class of woman is both highly attractive to (and potentially dangerous for) many men, namely: the woman without a life of her own. In this episode, I argue that these women are like construction workers: they're potentially one setback away from a forced retirement without a backup plan. As a result, they will typically be very pushy for …
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Episode 435: Romance is a game of hide-and-seek (remembering that you're already whole)
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The fundamental game at the heart of romance is hide-and-seek. Romantics cut out a part of themselves, hide that part in someone of their choosing, and then forget about the cutting and the hiding and the choosing. This process imbues love with the possibility of mythic alchemy: the completion of the self in union with the other. However, romantics…
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Why Bryan Johnson Wants to Be God
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For this week’s episode, Bryan Johnson, the “world’s most measured man”, shares his health experiments, gene therapy, and the power laws of health. He also discusses his insights on measuring health metrics, prioritizing interventions, the importance of evidence-based health practices, the concept of 'don't die' and the pursuit of longevity through…
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Episode 434: How to deal with perfectionism (exposing its inner workings)
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I consider myself a perfectionist in recovery. In this episode, I discuss some of the realizations I had that helped me overcome this debilitating habit many years ago. By understanding why (and how) I was selectively attending to certain aspects of my work and life (and not others), I was able to see the absurdity at the heart of my perfectionism,…
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Episode 433: How women make it difficult to love them (make it easy to get what you want)
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Among other things, successful businesses make it easy for their customers to hand over their money. Introducing unnecessary steps into the sales funnel only decreases revenue and customer satisfaction. The same holds true with successful women: they make it easy for their men to love them. Introducing unnecessary steps into the love funnel only de…
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How I Plan To Buy Agencies With The Rise of AI
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In this episode, Eric Siu discusses AI's impact on advertising M&A. He shares his M&A thesis, emphasizes strategic thinking and top talent, and highlights due diligence, founder roles, and multiple arbitrage potential. He also covers AI's effect on agency models and the crawl-walk-run approach to AI implementation. Watch the full interview here: ht…
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Episode 432: Strike when the iron is cold (the importance of waiting for your moment)
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I haven't had a single headed argument with anyone since adopting this tactic years ago. Contrary to popular belief, the most appropriate time to bring up certain issues may not be when they feel most emotionally salient. By striking when the iron is cold, people can increase the likelihood of being heard and bypassing defensiveness. In this episod…
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Episode 431: Never punish people for doing what you want (the power of shaping)
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If someone is actually willing to make the effort to do what you want, then under no circumstances should you ever punish them for doing so. It is a much better idea to focus on the parts that they are doing right than to emphasize the (potentially many) parts that they are still doing wrong. By rewarding successive approximations to the target beh…
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Is Gary Vee An All-time Entrepreneur Or?...
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For this week’s episode, Gary Vee (aka Gary Vaynerchuk) discusses his ambitious plan to buy the New York Jets, including the deal structure and his vision for turning his business into a private equity powerhouse. Eric Siu and Gary Vee also discuss VFriends, their philosophies on life and business, and much more. Watch the full interview here: http…
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Episode 430: Every woman is two women (exploring the wild west)
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Every woman is (at least) two women: the public-facing persona that she shows the world, and the bedroom persona that she shows her lover. Treating the one like the other is likely to result in complaints and hurt feelings. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to glean reliable information about the bedroom persona by observing the public-facing…
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Episode 429: Being famous is like being a woman (musings on a haircut)
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Though I'm not particularly famous, I have noticed a number of changes in how people treat me since my channel became popular nearly a year ago. And these changes have overwhelmingly been positive: many men and women now go out of their way to show their appreciation and respect. However, this has taken some getting used to, since -- as I explain i…
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His Sleep Company Might Be Worth 1 TRILLION Dollars | Eight Sleep
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For this week’s episode, Eric Siu had Mateo Franceschetti on the pod, the CEO of Eight Sleep, a company revolutionizing sleep technology. Mateo shares how they achieved a billion-dollar valuation using AI to enhance sleep quality, and reveals their innovative marketing strategies. Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/Eqo-V_vMuKA TIME-STA…
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Episode 428: The court does not deal in trifles (most things aren't worth your time)
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One of the reasons the Supreme Court can give for deciding not to hear a particular case is that "the court does not deal in trifles. Prioritizing the insignificant above the truly important is not only wasteful, it is disrespectful. Liberally granting your time and attention is like printing more money: the subsequent inflation only serves to deva…
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Episode 427: How to drop a handkerchief (women initiate relationships)
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Women must take an increasingly active approach to dating as they age. They do this by reclaiming their power to initiate interactions with men. By "dropping a handkerchief," women signal that they would be amenable to an overture, which significantly alters the risk-reward profile of a cold approach. In this episode, I discuss one way women can do…
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Mark Moss on Fatal AI and An Economic Crash Ahead
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Check out this episode where Eric Siu revisits his conversation with Mark Moss, packed with insights on YouTube retention, lead gen, business growth, and Mark's forecasted inflationary crash. Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/Eqo-V_vMuKA TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) The Future of Marketing: Earning and Buying Attention (03:29) The…
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Episode 426: The business of suffering (every solution needs a problem)
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In this second episode of a two-part series, I discuss the economic incentives driving the West's epidemic of mental illness. Given certain regulatory requirements, it is generally easier for drug companies to receive FDA approval if their products treat disorders that do not already have a treatment of demonstrated efficacy. This motivates the pro…
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Episode 425: The source of the problem (what people fail to understand about mental illness)
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In this first episode of a two-part series, I discuss some of the uncomfortable realities about the West's epidemic of mental illness. First and foremost, it's important to understand the concept of reification, which is the process by which something that isn't really a thing becomes a thing in individual perception. Through reification, a constel…
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How Jason Cohen Built TWO Billion Dollar Companies (One Bootstrapped)
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For this week’s episode, Eric Siu had Jason Cohen on the pod, the mind behind WP Engine which hosts 2.5% of the world's top domains. He reveals how he bootstrapped his company to billions and outsmarted tech giants like Google Cloud. Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/Eqo-V_vMuKA TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: (00:00) Introduction and Backgr…
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Episode 424: The gift of nothingness (seeing the everyday miracle)
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The common definition of a miracle is an event that shouldn't be possible given our understanding of physical reality. As such, the standard of comparison is the "normal" functioning of reality, which is considered "non-miraculous" by definition. However, if the standard of comparison were shifted to the no-thingness of pre-creation, then everythin…
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Episode 423: Limitations make you better (figure out your batman rules)
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No one likes the idea of being restricted. However, limitations benefit you in several substantive ways. In the first place, they help prevent your life from going off the rails when you finally attain the success for which you have been striving. And in the second place, they force you to become better than you are to compensate for the self-impos…
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How To ACTUALLY Get ANYTHING You Want | Marie Forleo
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Eric Siu interviews Marie Forleo – a celebrated life coach, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, and host of YT channel MarieTV with over 930K subscribers. Marie shares her perspective on why focusing on one thing may not be the right fit for everyone, the importance of trusting your gut, and having a strong work ethic. Watch the full interview he…
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Episode 422: The trap of understanding (considerations are concessions)
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The idea that mutual understanding naturally leads to the cessation of conflict is erroneous. While understanding may help people respond to others with greater patience and compassion, it does little to change the original needs and desires that demand understanding. Those who seek to be understood are asking for a concession: they want others to …
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Episode 421: Why men get married (it's not about you)
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Men don't approach marriage the same way that women do. Given the enormous risk and responsibility entailed, most men will only consider the possibility of marriage when everything in their life is working. This means that they have arrived at some measure of professional success and financial security, and that there are no significant problems in…
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The Writing Secrets That Create Billionaires | David Perell
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Eric Siu interviews David Perell, a writing teacher, Founder of “Write of Passage” school, and the host of ”How I Write” podcast. They discuss his passion for teaching writing and helping people clarify their thinking and structure their ideas. David shares the concept of American Idolatry, his own path to faith, how he came to believe in Jesus as …
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Episode 420: Women over 30 (the game isn't over yet)
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I've spoken to a number of women recently who were inappropriately pessimistic about their chances of getting married, simply due to their age. While it's true that women operate under an increasing disadvantage in the sexual marketplace in their 30s, that doesn't mean they can't still win. They just need to change their strategy. In this episode, …
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Episode 419: The marriage ultimatum (it's not personal, just business)
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I've consulted many men who were recently given the marriage ultimatum by their girlfriends, and who were legitimately conflicted about how to proceed. In this episode, I explain how getting more of what one wants is inversely related to both men and women's use of pressure in relationships. In particular, I note that any woman who gives this ultim…
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Why Young Men Are Double F**cked | PsycHacks' Orion Taraban
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In this episode featuring Dr. Orion Taraban, Eric Siu delves into the complexities of dating and relationships. They tackle the dating challenges for successful people, how women's success affects dating dynamics, and the economics of finding love online. They also discuss monogamy and alternative relationship models, offering fresh insights and so…
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Episode 418: How to not be part of the problem (your anger isn't helping)
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It very easy to get upset at the state of the world today. However, I'm here to tell you -- in no uncertain terms -- that the last thing the world needs right now is another angry person. Apparently, we have collectively forgotten that it isn't necessary to have an opinion about everything. In fact, until you've sufficiently examined something, it'…
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Special Episode: Hiring Secrets from an 8-Figure CEO with Eric Siu | From Teamwork’s Agency Life Podcast
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In this special episode, Logan Lyles converses with Eric Siu in a discussion about scaling a digital agency. The conversation delves into strategic hiring, the importance of process optimization, and the art of pricing in agency success. Agency owners seeking to elevate their businesses will find this episode essential listening for actionable stra…
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Episode 417: You don't need money to get women (the three things that work)
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In today's episode, I expose that old attraction proxy: money. Many men erroneously believe that they need money in order to access women, and that simply having money will attract women to them. Neither of these is true. On the other hand, there are three things that actually do work to attract women -- and none of them cost you a dime. Book a pai…
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He Built Jubilee’s YouTube Channel to 5 Billion Views | Ryan Hashemi
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In this episode, I had Ryan Hashemi, known for building the successful media company Jubilee that has 10 million subscribers and 5 billion views on YouTube. We discussed the concept of creator-operators and the importance of long-form content. Ryan shares his insights on creating compelling thumbnails and titles, as well as the need for a strong st…
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Episode 416: Responding to my female critics (the importance of intentional sexuality)
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While the overwhelming majority of my feedback has been positive, a small contingent of (mostly female) viewers has proven quite negative. And the overwhelming majority of that negativity is in response to some of my advice on how "to hook" a man. In this episode, I respond to that criticism and emphasize the importance of using sexuality intention…
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Episode 415: How to be confident without success (be your own prophet)
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If people need success in order to feel confident, and if confidence makes success much more likely, then how does anyone get confident to begin with? We all have to start somewhere, and the world doesn't wait until we're ready. In this episode, I share a mental hack to facilitate confident action before you have "a stack of proof." @AlexHormozi Bo…
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