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Aug 19
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Why Taking Life Less Seriously Could Be ...

Growth Mindset Psychology
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The art of making work not suck; how playing helps you stress less (and achieve more). In today’s episode, we challenge the architecture of adulthood, built brick by brick with “shoulds”. Using stories of ancient ancestors and modern cubicles, we’ll ask: Why do we surrender to seriousness, and at what cost? You’ll learn how the prison of comparison, the t ... Show More
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