There’s a tension most of us live with:One part of us wants to build, achieve, and chase the next big goal.The other just wants to exhale. To feel okay, even when things don’t go our way.For years, I thought I had to choose—driven or content. But what if the real art of living is learning to hold both?In this week’s episode of AMI: Augmenting My Intelligence, we dive into the two life skills that shape everything:🔹 How to get what you want (and why no one taught us this at school)🔹 How to love your life even when you don’t get what you want🔹 Why success can feel hollow—and what to do when it does🔹 The neuroscience of desire, fulfillment, and the “dopamine trap”🔹 A mindset tool that turns failure into fuel (and you can use it today)🔹 What it really means to pursue goals with “intention without attachment”I also open up about my own journey—my addiction to achievement, moments of stillness in a Buddhist center in London, and how I learned to stop being a slave to outcomes.🎧 Whether you’re building your dream life or navigating its curveballs, this episode is for you.Thanks for listening to AMI: Augmenting My Intelligence. Where we explore what it means to grow in the age of AI—and how to stay deeply, beautifully human. Subscribe, share, and join the journey at drj.global.
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Should You Stop Being Nice and Lead Like Trump
The Psychology of Power, Presence & PersuasionWe’re told great leaders should be humble, empathetic, good listeners. But then along comes Trump—loud, brash, unapologetically dominant—and dominates the world stage.What if the world doesn’t reward the nicest voice in the room, but the loudest?In this episode of AMI: Augmenting My Intelligence, Dr. J and Ami dive into the psychology of dominance, confidence, and charisma—unpacking what makes leaders like Trump, Musk, and Jobs so magnetic, even when they break every rule in the leadership playbook.We’re not here to praise or shame—we’re here to learn. From dominance theory and evolutionary psychology to confidence and leadership BS, we explore why boldness often beats brilliance… and how you can own your space without selling your soul.💥 Why we trust confidence over competence💥 How dominant signals shape politics, pitches, and attraction💥 The surprising science behind why presence > performance💥 And how to project certainty authenticallyWhether you’re a quiet high-performer or a visionary in progress, this conversation will help you tap into your power, without burning out or becoming someone you’re not.Thanks for listening to AMI: Augmenting My Intelligence. Where we explore what it means to grow in the age of AI—and how to stay deeply, beautifully human. Subscribe, share, and join the journey at drj.global.
What if artificial intelligence could help us become better at being human?Welcome to AMI: Augmenting My Intelligence with Dr. J — the podcast for growth-minded people using AI to get better at life. Hosted by psychologist, global speaker, and bestselling author Dr. Justin Cohen, this show blends the science of personal growth with the power of artificial intelligence. Each episode, Dr. J teams up with Ami to tackle big questions around confidence, purpose, emotional intelligence, resilience, leadership, and how to live — and lead — better.This isn’t a podcast about AI.It’s a podcast about you — with AI helping you break through mental blocks, sharpen your mindset, and take practical steps toward the life you want.Whether you’re a coach, creator, leader, or lifelong learner, AMI will help you level up — one transformative conversation at a time.🎙️ New episodes biweekly.🔗 Subscribe and join the conversation at www.drj.global
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