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Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby

Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby

By: Dr. Daniel Crosby
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 The Standard Deviations podcast is a weekly production that looks at money, mind and meaning, all through a psychological lens. Each week, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Crosby interviews a fascinating new guest, experts in everything from finance to literature to wellness. Each guest provides listeners with three concrete ways to apply what was learned that week, ensuring that weekly listening becomes part of a path to a richer life. Episodes are brief, research-based, and designed to fit perfectly within your commute time. So, tune in for practical news that will help you make more, think more and be more. Learn more by following Dr. Daniel @danielcrosby or visit the website at www.standarddeviationspod.com/ Standard Deviations is presented by Orion.All rights reserved Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Finance Personal Success
Episodes
  • Dr. Daniel Crosby - Wanting Wealth

    Dr. Daniel Crosby - Wanting Wealth
    Aug 22 2025

    Tune in to hear:

    • What is “manufactured desire” and what sinister role does it often play in contemporary life?
    • Why is our tendency to let others’ influence our decisions a dramatic outlier from much of the Animal Kingdom?
    • What is French Theorist René Girard’s Mimetic Theory and why can understanding it help inform the ways in which we make important decisions?
    • Luke Burgis, one of Girard’s disciples, categorizes desires as either thin or thick. What distinguishes the two types of desire and why is this delineation so important?
    • What are a series of questions you can ask yourself to parse whether the desire in question is thin or thick?

    Links

    • The Soul of Wealth
    • Orion’s Market Volatility Portal

    Connect with Us

    • Meet Dr. Daniel Crosby
    • Check Out All of Orion’s Podcasts
    • Power Your Growth with Orion

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    11 mins
  • Dr. Daniel Crosby - Finding Meaning in the Mundane

    Dr. Daniel Crosby - Finding Meaning in the Mundane
    Aug 7 2025

    Tune in to hear:

    • What transpired in the apocryphal conversation between JFK and a NASA janitor and what can we learn from this?
    • Why is finding meaning in the mundane such an important part of living a fulfilled life?
    • Why is chasing intrinsic fulfillment often much more fruitful than chasing monetary gain or career advancement?
    • What psychological benefits accrue as a result of seeing your job as a calling rather than a simple means to and end?
    • What is Dr. Amy Wrzesniewski’s idea of “job crafting?”
    • What is “minimization,” as a psychological principle, and why is it so detrimental?

    Links

    • The Soul of Wealth
    • Orion’s Market Volatility Portal

    Connect with Us

    • Meet Dr. Daniel Crosby
    • Check Out All of Orion’s Podcasts
    • Power Your Growth with Orion

    Compliance Code: 2089-U-25216
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    9 mins
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