Are you as conscientious as you think you are? Is it really that important to make your bed? What’s the benefit of hiring a lazy person? And how many cups of spinach can Mike Maughan fit in a red Solo cup? freak.ws/4a0pDHQ

Should you get out of your comfort zone? What do the most creative people have in common? How open-minded are you, really? And what’s wrong with ordering eggs Benedict? freak.ws/448ddN0

Can you change your personality? Are you the same person you were a decade ago? Do we get better as we age? And is your sixth-grade class clown still funny? freak.ws/4azAo5e

Is it dangerous to live in the past? Why is Disney remaking all of its classic movies? And why does Angela Duckworth get sentimental over a cup of soup and a free roll? freak.ws/3vFFWfj

Get your 'personality selfie' from No Stupid Questions by taking this super-short quiz: freakonomics.com/bigfive

And here's my selfie - apparently, I don't have a shy bone in my body. How about you @mikemaughan ?

When should you trust your gut? Does instinct trump expertise? Can playing poker improve your intuition? And why did Angela Duckworth jump off of a moving trolley car? freak.ws/43EFdY6

Why do kids today get so many A’s? Is grade inflation on the rise? How much does your G.P.A. matter in the long run? And when did Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), of all places, become “the cool university”? freak.ws/3ISgFBC

This week, psychology icon Angela Duckworth returns to the podcast! 🧠 Tune in as she shares her latest wisdom on understanding ourselves in order to grow: bit.ly/4alHj1e

Is fear running your life? How can you summon courage when you’re terrified? Is hiking more dangerous than skiing? And what is the stupidest thing that Mike Maughan has ever done? freak.ws/3TG7SsI

What is psychological distance, why can uncertainty cause anxiety, and what is the protective wall of human community? Angela explains on @armchairexppod. freak.ws/3TffnFD

We're working on a series of episodes about personality! If you want to learn more about your own personality, take our anonymous quiz at freakonomics.com/bigfive. And if you have a question about personality, email us at [email protected]. We might answer it during the series.

Listen to Angela Duckworth (Angela Duckworth) and Dax Shepard (@daxshepard) talk about the multiple selves problem, how most people never change their stance on topics, and how we can trigger our best modes that are most useful for a given situation. freak.ws/3TffnFD

Angela Duckworth (Angela Duckworth) returns to the @armchairexppod to discuss why she doesn’t like to swear, how language has evolved, and the maturity principle. Listen to the episode here: freak.ws/3TffnFD

Do you need a routine? Would you be more adventurous if you had more structure? Do you multitask while brushing your teeth? And what would Mike Maughan’s perfect brother Peter do? freak.ws/4a571ac

Do you need closure? What’s the best way to carry out random acts of kindness? What’s wrong with making an “Irish exit”? And why is Mike Maughan secretly buying lottery tickets? freak.ws/3V3v7On

Are you doing too much? How can you strive for excellence without overworking yourself? Why is perfectionism on the rise? And is Angela Duckworth part of the problem? freak.ws/3OWfIvf

Does free will exist, and does it matter? Does anyone have any real agency? What do McDonald’s and Oxford University have in common? And why did Angela Duckworth give up on philosophy? freak.ws/49l96iq

Is it good or bad to keep secrets? Should you shout your sins from the rooftops? How many skeletons are in the average person’s closet? And what has Angela Duckworth been hiding? freak.ws/3OH7Hul

What’s so great about meritocracy? Do you really deserve the credit for your accomplishments? Should college admissions be determined by lottery? And how did Mike Maughan’s contribution to a charity auction change his life? freak.ws/4bmfd7n

What makes some objects feel special? Where does sentimental value come from? Why did Angela Duckworth throw out her childhood journals? And would Mike Maughan wear Hitler’s sweater? freak.ws/3SAf6O6