EP 205 The Psychology of Connecting with Mega Influencers with Jon Levy

World traveler and behavioral scientist brings huge influencers together for dinner… but here’s the catch...they aren’t allowed to say their last name or what they do until the end. Now, you can hear the keys to connecting with Nobel laureates, Olympic athletes, and heads of industry from the man behind it all, Jon Levy. This episode is packed with actionable advice and fascinating stories! A few highlights from this interview include: - 3 days at home -- why is that an abnormality for Jon these days?! - How he started in Behavioral Science - What causes people to connect? To live extraordinary lives? - How did Jon get into research? - How do highly influential people spend their time differently than ‘normal people’? - What is the midbrain dopamine system and how can you trigger it to your benefit? - Givers, takers, and matchers. How are these people the most successful and which is the most? - What is The Influencers Dinner? - What’s consistent about people who live adventurous lives? - What did Jon learn by showing up in a foreign country with no place to stay, having to convince a stranger to put him up for the night or face sleeping on the street? - Why did the police grab Jon in the back alleys in Morocco? - I share a sketchy story from a trip to Mexico that involves an assault rifle and drug dealers. - Biking in Myanmar to the hot springs turned into a dangerous nighttime situation that then turned into one of the best nights of my trip. - What kinds of experiences are the best? [Hint: They cost $0] - What is the IKEA Effect? - What is a takeaway from the Influencer Dinners? - What unique things come out of these types of dinners? - Jon’s final advice.