{"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 Your Arms Are Sabotaging Every First Impression You Make","slug":"why-your-arms-are-sabotaging-every-first-impression-you-make","published_at":"2026-09-05T02:24:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/why-your-arms-are-sabotaging-every-first-impression-you-make","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2060381731.mp3?updated=1776258676","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN2060381731.mp3?updated=1776258676","summary":"What if the reason people don't warm up to you has nothing to do with your personality and everything to do with what your arms are doing? In this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down the unconscious body language mistakes that tank first impressions before you even speak. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why crossed arms kill trust in the first 7 seconds (and the surprising psychology behind it) • The exact eye contact percentage that builds rapport without seeming creepy • How fidgeting behaviors literally stress out everyone around you (backed by research) • Simple arm positioning that instantly makes you appear 30% more competent 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone who wants to master the unspoken rules of human connection. Most people think charisma is some mystical quality you're born with. But the research tells a different story. Your body is sending signals whether you know it or not, and those signals are either working for you or against you. The good news? Once you know what to look for, you can fix it immediately. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the 7-second rule [01:30] Why your posture is sabotaging job interviews [04:00] The eye contact sweet spot that builds instant trust [07:00] How pen clicking makes people want to escape [10:00] The arm positions that signal confidence vs. insecurity [12:00] Your 24-hour body language makeover plan This isn't about becoming someone you're not. It's about making sure your body language matches the person you already are inside. Small tweaks, massive results. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: body language, first impressions, nonverbal communication, social skills…","meta_description":"What if the reason people don't warm up to you has nothing to do with your personality and everything to do with what your arms are doing? In this episode…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2661,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/first-principles-7708985/episodes/why-your-arms-are-sabotaging-every-first-impression-you-make/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/why-your-arms-are-sabotaging-every-first-impression-you-make.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}