People Ops in Startups (People Ops Newsletter picks)

The List that Reminded Me There Is More to Life than the Cold Commute.

The author recounts a bleak May morning commute in Perth that was transformed by listening to a New York Times Daily podcast featuring Daniel Radcliffe discussing his Broadway show "Every Brilliant Thing." The episode sparked a personal gratitude exercise, prompting the writer to trim a 200‑plus podcast backlog to under ten items and compile a list of everyday joys. The narrative underscores how curated audio content can shift mindset, improve mental health, and boost productivity during routine travel. It also illustrates the broader appeal of theater‑inspired, audience‑interactive performances for personal wellbeing.