Why do some of the smartest people struggle to succeed?

It turns out that intelligence alone isn’t enough. In this episode of Skipping Stones, we explore two surprising ways smart people sabotage their own potential: overconfidence that blocks learning and a constant craving for novelty that prevents long-term progress.

We’ll unpack why slow, steady focus often beats raw brainpower, and how embracing a little boredom might be the smartest move of all.

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Why do we always want more even when we already have so much?

That car, that phone, that dream vacation... they thrill us for a moment, then fade. Meanwhile, the quiet beauty of everyday life goes unnoticed.

In this week’s episode of Skipping Stones, we explore how to shift our attention from what’s missing to what’s already amazing. From kids turning trash into treasure to simple moments that stir the soul, this episode will help you see the world and your life with fresh eyes.

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Have you ever noticed how destruction grabs our attention, but beauty quietly waits for it?

This episode explores why we’re drawn to negative things more than uplifting ones and what that says about how we live.

We chase quick pleasures like success or comfort, but they rarely satisfy. The truly powerful moments, like watching a sunrise, hearing moving music, or connecting deeply with someone, fill us in a way nothing else can. Yet we often ignore them.

It’s not just the world pulling us down. Sometimes it's our own habits and cravings. But we can choose to look up, to seek what inspires us instead of what distracts us.

The most meaningful moments aren’t loud or flashy. They’re quiet, lasting, and worth seeking.