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Dec 2023
49m 43s

How to Believe in Yourself

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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When was the last time you set a goal and struggled to reach it? Perhaps you're trying to write a novel but can't seem to get started. Or maybe you want to master a sport, but you keep making the same mistakes over and over again. This week, organizational psychologist Adam Grant guides us through the science of human potential, and teaches us how to uncover ... Show More
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