The Art of Insubordination, Principled Rebellion

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In the cambridge dictionary, insubordination is essentially someone that refuses to obey orders, rules and authority figures. It's not because you're reckless or impulsive; it's because some rules just don't make sense at all. In 19 69 a psychiatrist called child batterhood cindrom as if it was a medical disease which he could help fix. The world wasn't ready for it yet. And this is a really important lesson for modern social activists who want to go the speed of social media: You want to fix a problem in 24 hours and 72 rs.

Todd Kashdan is a two-time Smart People Podcast guest. As a Professor of Psychology and a leading educator to the public, Todd translates state-of-the-art science for practical application to improve our everyday lives. He is well-known for his energetic and disarming communication style.

Awarded the 2013 Distinguished Early Career Researcher Award by the American Psychological Association, Todd Kashdan is among the world’s top experts on the psychology of well-being, psychological strengths, mental agility, and social relationships. His research has been featured in hundreds of media outlets, including multiple articles in the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, and Forbes.

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