2571: The Feeling Machine

2571: The Feeling Machine

From LifeBlood by LifeBlood

May 2, 2026 · 17 min · Episode 2571

About this episode

This episode explores how emotions influence decision-making and offers insights on emotional self-management.

Most people believe they’re rational decision-makers. They’re not. In this episode, we explore the idea of the “Feeling Machine”—how your emotions drive your decisions, your actions, and ultimately your life. Drawing on insights from Daniel Kahneman and real-world experience, you’ll learn how to recognize, separate from, and choose your emotional states. Master this, and you unlock one of the most powerful forms of self-management available. George’s newest book is available! Get your copy of The Meaningful Few here: https://amzn.to/4qA26X9 Feeling busy but unfulfilled? The Meaningful Few helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate distractions, and live with intention and clarity. Learn more here: https://www.mymeaningfulfew.com/ Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review here: ​​ https://ratethispodcast.com/lifebloodpodcast You can learn more about us at LifeBlood.Live , Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact us at contact@LifeBlood.Live. Stay up to date by getting our monthly updates. Want to say “Thanks!” You can buy us a cup of coffee…

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Host: LifeBlood

Topics covered

  • emotions
  • decision-making
  • self-management
  • personal development
  • rationality

Keywords

  • emotions
  • decision-making
  • self-management
  • rationality
  • personal development

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