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Oct 2023
22m 58s

The What About Me Effect

MIK MADE
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Contrary to popular belief, the world does not revolve around you. Today we chat about how people are starting to expect every piece of content to specifically cater to them (AKA The What About Me Effect) We also discuss the concept of the “closing shift” and our baby boy Troy Sivan who Grace can’t get enough of.


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