{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":426,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T02:18:54.580675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Why Reggie Yates Never Gives Up: The Psychology Secret Behind Unstoppable Drive","slug":"why-reggie-yates-never-gives-up-the-psychology-secret-behind-unstoppable-drive","published_at":"2026-09-05T18:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/why-reggie-yates-never-gives-up-the-psychology-secret-behind-unstoppable-drive","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN5852199911.mp3?updated=1776257950","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN5852199911.mp3?updated=1776257950","summary":"What if the one trait that separates champions from quitters isn't talent, but something way more trainable? Reggie Yates joins Adrian Wells to break down the psychological blueprint behind unstoppable drive and why 92% of people abandon their goals before they even get started. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The \"implementation intention\" strategy that makes you 3x more likely to hit your targets • How top performers reframe setbacks to fuel persistence instead of killing motivation • The anterior cingulate cortex trick that literally rewires your brain for grit • Reggie's personal system for staying driven through rejection and failure 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners who want to build unshakeable persistence and turn their potential into real results. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the psychology of giving up [01:45] Why 92% quit in year one (and how to be the 8%) [03:20] Reggie's mindset shift that changed everything [05:10] The brain science behind unstoppable drive [07:30] Implementation intentions: making goals stick [09:15] How to reframe setbacks like a champion [11:00] Your action plan for unbreakable persistence This isn't another motivational pep talk. It's the research-backed psychology that keeps high achievers moving when everyone else stops. Reggie gets brutally honest about the mental game behind building a career that lasts. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next breakthrough insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: psychology of persistence, goal achievement, mental resilience, growth mindset, motivation science Find all episodes at First Principles ----- Keywords: first principles, celebrity interviews, ai dangers, fame psychology, depression stories, motivation psycho…","meta_description":"What if the one trait that separates champions from quitters isn't talent, but something way more trainable? 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