Podcasts have increased in popularity considerably because they represent a simple and practical way to acquire knowledge or simply have entertainment. In addition to listening to them is an activity that can be done while attending to other activities, a fact that makes them even more attractive.
Only in 2022, according to the STATISTA website, around 420 million listeners were registered worldwide, and it is expected that in 2023 this figure will increase to more than 450 million listeners per year.
There are different categories within podcasts, entertainment, fiction, interviews and an endless number of different themes. There are also a variety of platforms on which these can be heard, including Spotify, Amazon Music and SoundCloud. In this way, each person is free to choose what to listen to and where to do it.
On the way to work, while cooking or exercising, while waiting for an appointment or at the airport… Any situation can be a good time to listen to a podcast, and what better than this to contribute in some way to your personal development.
That is why here we present three of the best podcasts that you can find on the web, which can help you in many areas, such as business, inspiration, personal development and habits of mind.
1.-The Tim Ferris Show.
Besides to garnering incredible awards like Guinness for Giving the “Most Tango Turns” in a Minute, Tim Ferriss has been selected for the “Best of iTunes” award three years in a row and it’s no wonder his podcast has topped more than 200 million downloads.
His first book “The 4-Hour Workweek” was written shortly after graduating from Princeton University, a book that spent 4 years on the New York Times Best Seller list, translated into more than 40 languages. and selling around 2.1 million copies.
“The Tim Ferris Show” touches on topics related to business, entrepreneurship, lifestyle, sports, in addition, it sometimes has renowned guests, all these topics significantly provide valuable information to listeners, new tools, tactics and tricks that can be put into operation and used in daily life.
2.- Huberman Lab.
Andrew Huberman is a PhD in neuroscience who has contributed to fields such as brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity. Andrew Huberman has one of the most amazing podcasts right now, this podcast addresses topics related to science, education, health and fitness. Huberman Lab is ranked in one of the top 15 podcasts worldwide and ranks number one in Scientific Podcasts.
One of the most popular topics is “Dopamine Fasting,” which basically focuses on total control of activities that can generate dopamine, such as watching TV, listening to a song, or eating a special type of food. Andrew Huberman mentions that once these types of emotions are controlled, the human being may be able to improve his concentration and motivation levels.
Meditation, identity, leadership and even the effects of caffeine are some topics that are shown in Huberman lab, of course, very important knowledge that can help people to bring out the best in themselves, in addition, this podcast also has special guests like Dr. Emily Balcetis, Jeff Cavaliere, and Jocko Willink.
3.-How I Build This.
Guy Raz is a journalist and radio presenter with one of the most successful podcasts today, described by the New York Times as one of the most popular podcasts in history, currently with an audience of almost 20 million downloads. After collaborating on the “TED RADIO HOUR” radio show, Guy Raz created the “How I Build This” podcast in 2016, being a total success on digital music service platforms.
Currently, the program “How I build This” is one of the 20 most downloaded podcasts worldwide, it includes entrepreneurship topics and special guests who tell their experience focused on the entrepreneurial field. Innovation, creativity, leadership, problem management and challenges are some of the topics that are learned in this great podcast.
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I love The Tim Ferris Show.