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Alex Honnold (0:00)
I'm Alex Honnold, professional rock climber and founder of the Honnold Foundation. I wanted to let you know about a brand new season of the Planet Visionaries podcast in partnership with the Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative. This is the podcast exploring bold ideas and big solutions from the people leading the way in conservation. Join me in conversation with the likes of climate champion Mark Ruffalo, biologist and photographer Christina Mittermeier, and one of the most successful conservationists of our time, Chris Tompkins. Join us on Planet Visionaries wherever you get your podcasts.
Mike Carruthers (0:34)
Today on something you should know. Is it true you're only six degrees of separation from everyone else? Then how to attract more luck in your life by understanding how luck really works.
Tina Seelig (0:47)
I think a lot of people think the luck just happens and some people are luckier than others. And what I'm trying to do is to show people the amount of agency they have in their lives to make the things they want come to life.
Mike Carruthers (1:03)
Also, the nicer you are, the less money you're likely to make. And what do people mostly search for on Google? And how does it change?
Simon Rogers (1:12)
Yeah, only 15% of searches are brand new each day.
Mike Carruthers (1:16)
What?
Simon Rogers (1:16)
15% of searches each day are brand new, which means they've never been searched before. So yeah, like the data is constantly evolving and changing. I think some of the big themes have stayed the same.
Mike Carruthers (1:27)
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