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Smarter in Ten 🎙️ Hosted by David Peterson from the DMP Education Group Get smarter in just 10 minutes. Smarter in Ten delivers bite-sized, thought-provoking episodes that break down big ideas in business, technology, economics, history, psychology, and more. Whether you’re commuting, taking a break, or just craving curiosity-fueled insights—this podcast helps you learn something new, fast. Join David Peterson, entrepreneur and lifelong learner, as he uncovers fascinating facts, simplifies c ...
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Welcome to another insightful episode of Smarter in 10, where we explore the transformative power of the 10-year question. Host David Peterson of the DMP Strategy Group introduces a pivotal shift in career thinking. Instead of being trapped in short-term cycles, learn to shape your professional and personal life by envisioning where you want to be …
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Welcome to another episode of Smarter in 10, where big ideas meet eager minds. This time, David Peterson from the DMP Strategy Group explores the concept of building a career moat, an essential strategy for safeguarding and enhancing your value in the fast-evolving job market. Discover how to construct your personal moat by developing a unique comb…
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today we’re talking about a subject that sits at the heart of your working life: how to find work that actually fits you — not just your résumé, not just your bills, but you. It’s called The Career Compass, and the goal today is not to give you a magic answer, but to help you ask better questions. Because until you get the questions right, you’ll n…
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Today we’re tackling one of the most controversial and politicized ideas in economics: a concept that’s been used to argue for lower taxes, stimulate growth, and at times — let’s be honest — oversimplify fiscal policy. It’s called the Laffer Curve, and it asks a bold question: Can raising taxes actually reduce revenue? Let’s get smarter.…
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We’re talking about Behavioral Economics — and more specifically, how nudges can help steer decision-making without restricting freedom. This is the science behind why you choose the salad or the fries, why you sign up for retirement savings or don’t, and how small design tweaks can have outsized effects on behavior. Let’s get smarter.…
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What happens when everyone acts in their own self-interest with shared resources? In this episode, we explore the Tragedy of the Commons - a fundamental concept that explains everything from overfishing and climate change to traffic congestion and office kitchen etiquette. Discover why rational individual choices can lead to collective disaster, le…
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Monetarism is a macroeconomic theory that emphasizes the importance of money — specifically, the supply of money — in determining a nation’s economic health. The central claim? “Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon.” That’s economist Milton Friedman, the intellectual father of Monetarism. Friedman argued that when a central bank…
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Today we’re diving deep into one of the most elegant and misunderstood concepts in economics — a theory that justifies global trade, shapes how countries structure their economies, and even offers insight into how you should manage your time and career. It’s called Comparative Advantage, and it’s far more than a textbook concept — it’s the economic…
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Modern Monetary Theory is a bold rethinking of public finance. It says the real constraint on government spending isn’t money — it’s resources and inflation. Taxes don’t fund spending; they manage demand. Deficits aren’t inherently bad; they’re just the difference between what the government injects and what it takes out. Whether you see MMT as a d…
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Today we’re diving into a concept that sits at the heart of modern finance — a theory that challenges your favorite investing guru, calls into question Wall Street’s smartest traders, and even suggests that stock-picking might be a fool’s errand. It’s called the Efficient Market Hypothesis, or EMH — and it asks one provocative question: Can you act…
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It’s called Game Theory — and once you understand it, you’ll start to see strategic games playing out everywhere. Let’s get smarter. 🎯 What Is Game Theory? Game Theory is the study of strategic interaction. It’s the science of decision-making when your outcome depends not just on what you do — but also on what someone else does. In other words, it’…
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Today, we’re diving into a school of economic thought that champions freedom, distrusts central planning, and sees recessions not as problems to be solved — but as necessary corrections. This is Austrian Economics, a perspective rooted in individual choice, sound money, and skepticism toward government interference. Let’s get smarter. To understand…
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Today, we’re diving into a theory that transformed modern economics, changed how governments handle recessions, and explains why sometimes… the best way to save the economy is to spend, spend, spend. It’s called Keynesian Economics — and whether you realize it or not, it affects your paycheck, your taxes, and your job security. Let’s get smarter.…
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Interest rates influence how much you pay for a car, a house, your credit card, even how many jobs get created and how fast the economy grows. But most people don’t really know how they work, who sets them, or why they change. That’s what we’ll unpack today — clearly, practically, and without the jargon. Let’s get smarter. Let’s start with the simp…
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today we’re answering a deceptively simple question: Why do companies go public? If you’ve ever heard the buzz around an IPO — an Initial Public Offering — and wondered what it really means, why it matters, or how it changes a company’s future, this episode is for you. Let’s get smarter. Let’s start at the top: what does it mean when a company “goe…
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Marketing is everywhere. Billboards. Podcasts. Social media. Emails. Product placement. You can’t escape it — and that’s the point. Today, the average person sees thousands of marketing messages per day, many of them so subtle you don’t even realize you’ve been targeted. And while most people think of marketing as logos, slogans, or flashy commerci…
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Let’s start by answering a basic but powerful question: what is investing? At its core, investing is putting your money to work to earn more money over time. It’s about exchanging immediate spending power for the possibility of greater future wealth. You invest in assets — like stocks, bonds, real estate, or businesses — with the expectation that t…
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At its core, the gig economy refers to a labor market characterized by short-term contracts, freelance work, or on-demand tasks instead of traditional, full-time jobs. It includes everything from Uber drivers and DoorDash couriers to freelance writers, graphic designers, consultants, Airbnb hosts, and even online tutors. The name “gig” comes from t…
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Whether you're trying to buy your first home, rent an apartment, or just wondering why a basic house now costs half a million dollars in many cities — this episode is for you. Let’s get smarter. Let’s begin with the most obvious symptom: prices have exploded. In the U.S. alone, the median home price has more than doubled in the last two decades. In…
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The Peter Principle, and if you’ve ever looked around your office and wondered how some people got promoted — this one’s for you. Let’s get smarter. Dr. Laurence J. Peter introduced the Peter Principle in a 1969 satirical book titled The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong. But don’t let the humor fool you — the insight is disturbingly real…
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diving deep into the real science behind superfoods—what they are, whether they're worth the hype, and how they genuinely affect your health. We’ve all seen headlines touting superfoods—blueberries, kale, quinoa, chia seeds, acai berries, and more. Claims suggest they boost immunity, prevent disease, improve brain function, and even extend lifespan…
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today we’re exploring one of the most pressing questions of our technological age: How will artificial intelligence shape the future of jobs? Artificial intelligence is no longer futuristic—it’s here, shaping daily life. From virtual assistants and automated customer service to sophisticated data analysis and self-driving vehicles, AI increasingly …
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Over the past decade, few scientific breakthroughs have generated more excitement—and ethical concern—than CRISPR. Standing for "Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats," CRISPR began as a bacterial immune mechanism and evolved into a precise, powerful gene-editing technology. CRISPR essentially acts as genetic scissors, allowing …
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uantum computing sounds like something out of a science-fiction movie. It promises to revolutionize how we solve complex problems, from medicine and logistics to encryption and artificial intelligence. Yet for many, the term "quantum computing" feels mysterious, abstract, and complicated. Today, let’s demystify quantum computing, understand how it …
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ver find yourself overwhelmed after a long day of decisions—big or small—and notice your ability to make smart choices deteriorating as the day goes on? You're not imagining things. Decision fatigue is very real, scientifically proven, and significantly impacts your daily life. Decision fatigue refers to the deteriorating quality of decisions made …
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We've all heard the cliché: "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." But how much truth is there in that statement? And if first impressions truly matter so much, what's actually happening in our brains during those crucial first moments? Science confirms that first impressions are incredibly significant. Researchers have found t…
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True crime is everywhere. Podcasts, documentaries, television series, books, and YouTube channels dedicated to the darkest corners of human behavior have exploded in popularity. Millions of us tune in eagerly, captivated by stories of murder mysteries, serial killers, unsolved disappearances, and criminal investigations. But have you ever stopped t…
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Welcome back to Smarter in 10—the podcast that brings big ideas to curious minds, one tight episode at a time. I’m David Peterson from the DMP Education Group, and today we’re exploring a powerful, yet surprisingly simple technique that can transform your productivity, health, and overall quality of life: habit stacking. We've all tried forming new…
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rocrastination. We all do it. We delay, postpone, or outright avoid tasks—even those we know are important. We tell ourselves we'll start tomorrow, or next Monday, or when conditions are just right. But why do we repeatedly put things off, even when we understand the consequences? More importantly, how can we overcome this habit and finally reclaim…
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We’ve all experienced nostalgia at one time or another. It’s that gentle yet powerful pull toward a past moment that feels comforting, happier, or simpler. Maybe it hits you when a familiar song from your teenage years comes on the radio, or when you catch a scent that instantly transports you back to a childhood summer. Suddenly, you feel warmly c…
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Have you ever noticed how quickly certain events—plane crashes, shark attacks, dramatic crimes—can ignite widespread fear, even though they're extraordinarily rare? Meanwhile, more common yet less dramatic risks—like heart disease, diabetes, or car accidents—barely register on our radar. This isn't mere coincidence; it’s driven by a cognitive bias …
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Hanlon’s Razor is elegantly simple and profoundly useful. It states: "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." At first, this might seem a little blunt or even cynical. But behind its straightforward wording lies remarkable wisdom. Hanlon’s Razor encourages us to pause before jumping to conclusions and to give peo…
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Welcome back to Smarter in 10—the podcast that brings big ideas to curious minds, one fascinating topic at a time. I'm David Peterson from the DMP Education Group, and today we're exploring an intriguing principle that might help you predict what’s likely to stand the test of time. It's called the Lindy Effect. Think about your bookshelf for a mome…
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Anti-Fragility, introduced by the influential thinker Nassim Nicholas Taleb. In short, anti-fragility describes systems that not only withstand shocks and volatility but actually grow stronger and more robust when exposed to stress, chaos, and uncertainty. You’re probably familiar with the idea of resilience—the ability to withstand pressure and re…
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Tolerance is widely recognized as one of the foundational values of open, democratic societies. It enables diverse groups of people to coexist peacefully, fostering dialogue and mutual respect across differences. However, philosopher Karl Popper introduced a compelling and somewhat controversial idea in 1945—that unlimited tolerance could ultimatel…
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First introduced in its modern form by philosopher Nick Bostrom in 2003, the Simulation Hypothesis quickly captured imaginations worldwide. It suggests that our universe, and everything we perceive as reality, could essentially be an elaborate simulation created by an incredibly advanced civilization. At first glance, this might sound like science …
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Welcome back to Smarter in 10, the podcast that brings big ideas to curious minds, one engaging conversation at a time. I'm David Peterson from the DMP Education Group. Today, we're diving into a remarkable psychological principle called the Peak-End Rule, exploring why our memories aren't shaped evenly—but instead by specific standout moments. To …
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Have you ever found yourself standing in the cereal aisle, overwhelmed by dozens of choices, and simply grabbing whatever box looks good enough? Or perhaps you've been searching for a new job and, instead of exhaustively researching every potential opportunity out there, you pick the first one that reasonably aligns with your needs. If you recogniz…
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Today, we're exploring a captivating psychological phenomenon known as the Illusion of Control. This fascinating mental bias explains why you might feel in command of situations that, in reality, are far beyond your influence. It’s why people whisper good luck charms at the casino, believe they can predict the unpredictable, or feel responsible for…
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Conversation between host David Peterson and Dr. Marcus Bennett, a cognitive psychologist specializing in decision-making and behavioral economics. Welcome back to Smarter in 10—the podcast bringing big ideas to curious minds, one insightful conversation at a time. I’m David Peterson from the DMP Education Group, and today we're diving deep into a …
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Welcome back to Smarter in 10, the podcast dedicated to bringing big ideas to curious minds. I'm David Peterson, and today we're exploring the fascinating and often overlooked psychological concept known as the Empathy Gap. Joining me is Dr. Elena Hartfield, an expert psychologist specializing in emotional intelligence. Welcome, Dr. Hartfield!…
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today we’re unpacking a fascinating psychological phenomenon: the Forer Effect, also known as the Barnum Effect. Imagine reading your horoscope or completing a personality quiz. Often, you might find yourself nodding along, surprised by how accurate it feels. That sensation isn't because the stars aligned specifically for you, but rather because yo…
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Deep reading involves thoroughly engaging with one book, fully grasping its concepts, and applying its insights practically. In our fast-paced world, we often feel pressure to read as many books as possible, but superficial reading rarely leads to meaningful personal growth. Instead, deeply absorbing and reflecting on a single book often provides m…
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The concept of a mastermind group dates back to Napoleon Hill's influential book "Think and Grow Rich," where he described it as "the coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, working toward a definite purpose in the spirit of harmony." In simpler terms, a mastermind group is a structured gathering of motivated individuals committ…
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