The Marrott Mindset

Episode 14 - A Tribute to Jeffrey R. Holland

In this episode, I offer a personal tribute to Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and the profound influence his teachings have had on my life. I reflect on how his words helped me

Episode 13 - How Algorithms Know You Better Than You Know Yourself

In this episode, I explore the intersection of digital behavior and psychology, using a hypothetical case study of a woman named Susan to illustrate how algorithms create

Episode 12 - Aristotle's Philosophy of Friendship

Some friendships help you move. Some friendships make you laugh. And a rare few quietly throw you lifelines when you don’t even realize you’re drowning. In the latest Ma

Episode 11 - Chicago and Lions and Harassment, Oh My!

In this episode, we discuss two separate visits to Chicago I experienced, both of which involved me attending psychological conferences. We talk about the Sky Deck, the

Episode 10 - Human Nature with Thomas Hobbes

Do you believe human nature is fundamentally good or fundamentally bad? Are people, by their nature, my selfless or are they selfish? In this episode, we will explore the

Episode 9 - You Need to Watch Jaws

Jaws is one of the best movies ever made. In this episode, I start off by talking about watching Jaws with my son, how Jaws impacted my childhood and my fears, and what c

Episode 8 - Severus Snape: The Real Hero in Harry Potter

Who is your favorite character in the Harry Potter Universe? If you're smart, you'll say Severus Snape. In this episode, I dive into the complexity of Severus Snape and

Episode 7 - Work Life Conflict

The two most demanding roles in the world include your job and your family. Sometimes, these two compete for each other in a very aggressive way, and that can create a lo

Episode 6 - The History and Development of Workplace Injuries

Have you or someone you have known ever been injured at work? Are you aware of the laws in place that protect your rights as an employee? If the answer is no, then you sh

Should I Be Happy? - Part 2

In this episode, we discuss the philosophical perspective called hedonism and how happiness is revered as worth pursuing for its own sake. Like most philosophical positio

Should I Be Happy? - Part 1

Is it true that the key to a happy life is to have no expectations? Are people more unhappy because expectations aren’t met? What expectations do you have for your life?

The Questions Religion Answers

Would you go to an accountant for a medical problem? Would you seek out a physicist for psychological problems? Certain fields are designed to answer particular questions

Analysis Paralysis

You want to accomplish a goal or dream? Stop thinking about it and just start doing stuff. I introduce various things I want to talk about throughout this podcast, and th