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Ep. 67: TIM HARFORD on Leaving Academia to Become a Bestselling Writer

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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From Academia to Journalism

This chapter explores the speaker's transition from academia to journalism, detailing their experiences at Oxford and the candid feedback from a former advisor. It highlights the complexities of scenario planning at Shell International and how interdisciplinary collaboration shapes understanding of the future. The narrative also covers the process of writing their first book and the unexpected success it garnered in various markets.

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