Sleep can enhance your creativity, lift your spirits, improve your sense of humor, and amplify your sociability. So why do so many of us struggle to get a good night's rest? Russell Foster, a professor of circadian neuroscience at the University of Oxford, says it's because we've let the frantic drumbeat of modern life drown out the steady tick-tock of our biological clocks. That's the bad news. The good news is that Russell's here to share science-backed tips that will have you catching more z's in no time. Russell's new book is "Life Time: Your Body Clock and Its Essential Roles in Good Health and Sleep." --- • To hear the Book Bite for "Life Time," download The Next Big Idea app • Have thoughts on this episode? Join us in conversation by subscribing to our newsletter on LinkedIn

Humor is no laughing matter. It inspires innovation, strengthens relationships, disarms tension, and makes you look smart. Seriously. Stanford professors Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas say the recipe for professional success and personal fulfillment is to lighten up, pack a little levity in your briefcase, and start living your life on the precipice of a smile. In today's episode, they dig into the neuroscience of laughter, share tips for crafting the perfect joke, and help Rufus improve his comic chops. (This episode first aired in April 2021.) --- • Download the Next Big Idea app to hear the full Book Bite for "Humor, Seriously": nextbigideaclub.com/app