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Mar 2021
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Adam Grant on Creating a Successful Mind...

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This week we’re talking to psychologist Adam Grant about upgrading your mindset; looking at the culture of failure, the importance of rethinking and keeping an open mind, how to create constructive dialogue, whether to follow our gut instinct and why ignorance isn’t such a bad thing.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more abo ... Show More
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