The competitive edge can be a double-edged sword. Dive deep into the world of competition, incentives, and game theory with Liv Boeree, a renowned educator and researcher. With a background in astrophysics and a stellar career in poker, Liv brings a unique perspective on how competition shapes our decisions, for better or worse.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

The primal nature of competition and its role in our lives.
The balance between competition and collaboration.
How incentives, both positive and negative, drive our actions.
The dangers of the "Moloch trap" in modern society.
The impact of beauty filters and social media on our self-perception.
The inefficiencies in professional sports and the toll on health.

Join us for a riveting conversation that challenges our understanding of competition and its place in our world.
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Quotable moments:
"Competition is a neutral tool that if used wisely can create wonderful things." - Liv Boeree
"Incentives are what make the world go around." - Liv Boeree
"Sometimes you are operating in an environment with some kind of scarcity." - Liv Boeree

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The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
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