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May 2023
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Success 2.0: Taking the Leap

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
About this episode
American culture celebrates those who persevere in the face of adversity. So how do we know when to walk away from something that's not working? Today, we kick off our new "Success 2.0" series with economist John List. He says in every domain of our lives, it's important to know when to pivot to something new. 
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