The Knowledge Project

Uncovering the timeless principles that drive success. Hosted by Shane Parrish (entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and author), the goal of each episode is simply to master the best of what other people have already figured out. Learn More: Timeless insights into business and life in 5 minutes a week: Shane's Bo

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Every guest on The Knowledge Project

224 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Stephen Schwarzman

   #69 Stephen Schwarzman: What It Takes · Nov 2019

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   Ryan Holiday

   Ryan Holiday: How to Win the War with Yourself · 3 episodes

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   Esther Perel

   Esther Perel: Cultivating Desire · 2 episodes

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   Matt Ridley

   #107 Matt Ridley: Infinite Innovation · Mar 2021

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   Naval Ravikant

   Naval Ravikant: The Angel Philosopher (2017) · 2 episodes

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   Rhonda Patrick

   Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Diet Essentials For Healthy Living · Apr 2024

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   Adam Grant

   #112 Adam Grant: Rethinking Your Position · 2 episodes

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   Matthew Walker

   #131 Matthew Walker: The Power of Sleep · Feb 2022

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   Derek Sivers

   #88 Derek Sivers: Innovation Versus Imitation · Jul 2020

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    Robert Greene

    #35 Robert Greene: Alive Time vs. Dead Time · Jun 2018

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    Leah Lagos

    Dr. Leah Lagos and Joe Mazzulla: Control Your Heart, Conquer Your Stress · Sep 2023

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    Andrew Wilkinson

    Andrew Wilkinson: Tiny Holdings · Jul 2022

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    Abigail Shrier

    Abigail Shrier: Why the Kids Aren’t Alright · May 2024

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    Kevin Kelly

    Kevin Kelly: Excellent Advice for Living · May 2023

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    Douglas Rushkoff

    #124 Douglas Rushkoff: The Perils of Modern Media · Nov 2021

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    Logan Ury

    Logan Ury: The Dating Myths You Need to Stop Believing · Mar 2025

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    Anna Lembke

    Dr. Anna Lembke: Between Pleasure and Pain · Feb 2023

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    Luke Burgis

    Luke Burgis: The Power of Mimetic Desire · May 2022

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    Julia Galef

    #8 Julia Galef: The Art of Changing Minds · Feb 2016

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    Noreena Hertz

    #114 Noreena Hertz: The Crisis of Loneliness · Jun 2021

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    Annie Duke

    #37 Annie Duke: Getting Better by Being Wrong · Jul 2018

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    Josh Kaufman

    #106 Josh Kaufman: Maximizing Our Locus of Control · Mar 2021

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    Ed Latimore

    #21 Ed Latimore: The Warrior Poet · Aug 2017

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    Shep Gordon

    #65 Shep Gordon: Trust, Compassion, and Shooting Friends from Cannons · Sep 2019

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    Brian Koppelman

    #83 Brian Koppelman: What Really Matters · May 2020

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    Maria Konnikova

    #89 Maria Konnikova: Less Certainty, More Inquiry · Aug 2020

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    Reid Hoffman

    Reid Hoffman: Better Decisions, Fewer Mistakes · Sep 2022

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    Angela Duckworth

    #109 Angela Duckworth: Grit and Human Behavior · Apr 2021

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    Becky Kennedy

    Dr. Becky Kennedy: The One Thing You Can Say That Changes Everything · Feb 2024

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    Dan Ariely

    #33 Dan Ariely: The Truth About Lies · May 2018

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    Sue Johnson

    The Science of Lasting Love with Dr. Sue Johnson · 2 episodes

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    Maya Shankar

    Maya Shankar: The Toolkit to Accomplish Your Hardest Goals · Jul 2024

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    Chris Bosh

    #120 Chris Bosh: Hunger and Greatness · Sep 2021

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    Daniel Kahneman

    Daniel Kahneman: Algorithms Make Better Decisions Than You · 2 episodes

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    Atul Gawande

    #42 Atul Gawande: The Path to Perpetual Progress · Oct 2018

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    Laurie Santos

    Laurie Santos: The Pursuit of Happiness · Jun 2022

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    BJ Fogg

    #86 BJ Fogg: The Science of Lasting Change · Jun 2020

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    Danny Meyer

    #115 Danny Meyer: Hospitality and Humanity · Jul 2021

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    Gary Klein

    Gary Klein: Insights For Making Better Decisions · Aug 2022

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    Venkatesh Rao

    #7 Venkatesh Rao: The Three Types of Decision Makers · Jan 2016

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