# The Art of Withholding (And Why It Works)

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Published: 2026-06-19T08:00:00+00:00
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Today on The Next Big Idea Daily, we’re rethinking two defaults we barely notice: the stories we tell, and the way we solve problems. Writer and teacher Henry Lien challenges the Western “three-act” template in Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird: The Art of Eastern Storytelling, showing how different structures—four-act twists, circular narratives, and more—change what feels meaningful and true. Then we turn from narrative to everyday design with engineer and design researcher Leidy Klotz, author of Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, on why we so often add… when removing is frequently the simpler, smarter move. 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you used code PODCAST at⁠ ⁠nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at⁠ ⁠bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ Sponsored By: Homeserve — Go to ⁠homeserve.com/nbid⁠ to find the plan that’s right for you FODZYME. — Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Go to ⁠icaneatagain.com/daily

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