Will Storr is a multi-award-winning writer and Sunday Times bestselling author. His latest book is A Story Is a Deal: How to Use the Science of Storytelling to Lead, Motivate and Persuade. You can find Will’s Substack here.
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Will Storr delves into the pervasive influence of status in human life, explaining the profound ways it affects our psychological well-being, social interactions, and societal structures. He emphasizes the dual nature of status as a source of both distress and profound fulfillment, encouraging listeners to find balanced ways to navigate their status-seeking tendencies.
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