Status: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How To Get It Without Driving Yourself Crazy | Will Storr 6d5412

23/04/2025

Plus more surprising information on this fundamental human drive.   Will Storr is a multi...

Plus more surprising information on this fundamental human drive.
 
Will Storr is a multi award-winning writer and Sunday Times bestselling author. His latest book is A Story is a Deal: How to use the science of storytelling to lead, motivate and persuade.
 
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In this episode we talk about:
The key elements of a properly deployed story
The different ways to measure status
The three main ways humans compete for status
The benefits of altruism as a source of status
The  balance between self interest and altruism 
How mindfulness factors into the status drive
Managing our relationships with social media
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