In this episode, Rob and David sit down with John A. Brink — an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author whose life reads like a blueprint for grit and reinvention.Born in Nazi-occupied Holland and liberated by Canadian soldiers at age five, John immigrated to Canada with just $25.47 in his pocket. Over the next five decades, he built Brink Forest Products, one of North America’s largest secondary lumber manufacturers, employing hundreds and exporting worldwide.We talk about his early years, the mindset that carried him across continents, and what drives him to keep creating opportunities for others.Chapters: If you are curious about personality traits, self-understanding, and personal growth, this episode is for you.#JohnBrink #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Resilience #AgainstAllOdds #Inspiration #BusinessStory #Motivation #CanadianSuccess #TradesEducation #PopPsych #ShrinkSpacePodcast

Are you an overthinker or highly sensitive to everything around you? That might be neuroticism. In this episode of Shrink Space, we explore what neuroticism really is, the upsides and downsides, and practical ways to handle it in daily life.

We cover:

• What neuroticism is and how it shapes personality

• Surprising benefits of being neurotic

• Downsides like overthinking, emotional intensity, and sensitivity

• Strategies to manage and make the most of neurotic traits

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in personality, self-understanding, and personal growth.

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In this episode of Shrink Space, David and Rob discuss the death of Charlie Kirk, exploring the psychological mechanisms that drive our collective response. We dive into why society feels the need to politicize and polarize the tragic event, and what this reveals about us.#charliekirkshooting #charliekirk #PoliticalPolarizationSubscribe to Shrink Space for more deep dives into psychology, pop culture, and the strange corners of the internet.Follow us on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/shrinkspaceshow/https://www.tiktok.com/@shrinkspaceshow#aita #psychologyexplained #psychologypodcast #epsteinfiles #conspiracytheory #relationships #humanbehavior #humanbehaviorinsights