Resilience is that quality that allows some people to be knocked down by life and come back stronger than ever.” -Ana Melikian, Ph.D. In this episode, Ana Melikian delves into the essential yet challenging topic of resilience in the face of failure. Revisiting an episode from 2014, Ana corrects her previous notion of merely accepting… Continue reading Resilience Training: Using Failure as a Tool to Enhance Success
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Anthropology and the Future of AI with Giles Crouch
“We live in what I call today, a phygital world, physical and digital.” -Giles Crouch In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, dives into the intricate relationship between humanity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) with special guest, digital anthropologist Giles Crouch. Ana shares her experience of using an AI avatar as an introduction for her talks,… Continue reading Anthropology and the Future of AI with Giles Crouch
Journey to Maximizing Impact: Tyler Wagner interviews Ana Melikian, Ph.D.
“We have to be able to see the space between the stimulus and the response.” -Ana Melikian, Ph.D. In this episode of Mindset Zone, Authors Unite founder Tyler Wagner interviews Ana Melikian, PhD, for a transformative discussion on the systemic approach to human potential and the management of burnout. Ana introduces the listeners to her… Continue reading Journey to Maximizing Impact: Tyler Wagner interviews Ana Melikian, Ph.D.
Navigating Change and Identity in the Age of AI Disruption
“It is an odd reality of being human that we are always changing, yet we dislike change. Especially too much, too fast.” -Giles Crouch | Digital Anthropologist In this episode, host Ana Melikian explores the paradox of human evolution amidst technological advancement, with a focus on identity shift in the digital era. Drawing insights from… Continue reading Navigating Change and Identity in the Age of AI Disruption
Exploring the Zone of Proximal Growth
In this episode, your host, Ana Melikian, delves into the concept of the Zone of Proximal Growth (ZPG) and its implications for personal and professional development. Ana draws from her background in psychology and her own experiences to explain the ZPG, highlighting the potential for growth just beyond our comfort zones. By sharing her own… Continue reading Exploring the Zone of Proximal Growth
Is there an effective way of multitasking?
Is there an effective way of multitasking? -Ana Melikian In this episode, I delve into the fascinating world of multitasking and whether it is truly effective or just a myth. I introduces a thought-provoking concept shared by Nir Eyal, the renowned author of “Indistractable.” Although multitasking is often portrayed as counterproductive in the high-performance world,… Continue reading Is there an effective way of multitasking?
Mindset and Distraction: Insights from Nir Eyal’s Indistractable
“The opposite of distraction is traction.” -Nir Eyal In this episode, we have a very special guest joining us, Nir Eyal. Nir is an expert in the fascinating intersection of psychology, technology, and business. He is the author of two best-selling books, “How to Build Habit-Forming Products” and “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and… Continue reading Mindset and Distraction: Insights from Nir Eyal’s Indistractable
The P.I.E. Method
“Insights are not enough to sustain lasting change.” – Ana Melikian Welcome to another episode of the Mindset Zone podcast, where we dive deep into the world of personal growth and self-improvement. In today’s episode, I’ll be exploring a powerful method called the PIE Method – a simple three-step approach that will help you amplify… Continue reading The P.I.E. Method
FOMO is Real
“Social media has mastered intermittent reinforcements as well, or even better, than a casino’s slot machine.“ — Ana Melikian In today’s episode, we’ll be diving deep into the concept of FOMO, or Fear Of Missing Out. Inspired by the insights from Gina Bianchini’s book “Purpose,” we explore how FOMO affects our lives and keeps us… Continue reading FOMO is Real
