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No Stupid Questions · May 17, 2026 · 00:38:51

75. How Do You Deal With Intrusive Thoughts?

Angela Duckworth and Stephen Dubner discuss how to handle intrusive thoughts and examine whether confidence is overrated. The episode explores why unwanted thoughts arise and offers perspectives on managing them, while also questioning the conventional wisdom that high confidence is essential for success.

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Highlights

Dealing with Intrusive Thoughts
The hosts discuss what intrusive thoughts are and how to manage them.
Rethinking Confidence
The episode questions how much confidence truly matters for performance and happiness.
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