Society & Culture

This Is Against the Rules

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An investigation into fairness and why it's changing

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In his Blinkist Shortcast Against the Rules, journalist and bestselling author Michael Lewis dives into the topic of fairness and why and how it's changed so drastically in our society. Examine how we can level the playing field in the top 5 Shortcast episodes from the show, and hear insights from all kinds of coaches as they look into the unequal structures at play in sports, law enforcement—and all the way to education.

This Is Against the Rules

An investigation into fairness and why it's changing

Corporate Culture: The Seven Minute Rule

Corporate Culture: The Seven Minute Rule

Whether we realize it or not, we’re protected from buying products that might unwittingly kill us. Governments don't usually allow companies to sell us things that could blow up our house, or destroy our lives. Except for perhaps the most destructive of all products: consumer finance. In this episode, Michael Lewis explores how the consumer finance industry manages to not only get away with the sort of destruction that should have regulators waving the book at them—but actually profits from it.

Personal Development: Don’t Be Good—Be Great

Personal Development: Don’t Be Good—Be Great

The best coaches are often those that truly challenge us to perform to our highest level. While we may resent them or, at times, even fear them, their sole desire to see us reach our potential through their coaching is invaluable. However, this type of coach is being pushed to extinction by overzealous parents and cultural shifts. In this episode, Michael Lewis explores this as a tragedy for everyone—not just the coaches.

Psychology: The Coach In Your Head

Psychology: The Coach In Your Head

"Don't screw up!" That's just one example of the kind of unhelpful thought dressed up as support that our internal critic lobs at us—especially when we’re trying to do something challenging. But did you know that it can actually be used to our advantage? That's what a bored tennis coach in the 1970’s discovered and wrote about in his seminal book on modern coaching. In this episode, you'll hear from Michael Lewis as he explores the "inner game" and how we can use it to improve our performance in pretty much anything.

Society & Culture: Ref You Suck!

Society & Culture: Ref You Suck!

Rage at referees is more prevalent than ever in professional sports. But is this mistrust in the skills and neutrality of refs just a reflection of disdain levelled at those who try to regulate fairness in other aspects of our lives? From judges and regulators, to traffic cops and HR departments—the referees in society are under attack. In this episode, Michael Lewis explores this downturn in trust and uncovers why the privileged few use their loud voices to fuel the narrative.

Money Management: The Invisible Coach

Money Management: The Invisible Coach

When we think about what it means to be coached, we often think of someone telling us what to do and us consciously trying to do it. But we can be coached even without us knowing it—and sometimes in ways that aren't in our best interests. Example: credit cards encourage us to borrow more through promotions or points, distracting us from the debt we’re building. Could this invisible coaching be used instead to help us make better decisions with money? In this episode, Michael Lewis explores a company looking to do just that.

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