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Episode 1192: 

Exploring the transformative journey from unbridled enthusiasm to cautious apprehension, this article by Margo Aaron delves into the pivotal shift where trusting one's instincts gives way to fear of consequences, often triggered by academic pressures. It highlights the detrimental impact on mental health and the liberating realization that life, much like business, thrives on flexibility and personal intuition.

Read along with the original article(s) here:

https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/mental-health/instincts-and-fun-neil-degrasse-tyson/

Quotes to ponder:

"The belief that there is someone holding a rubric with all the answers is why it stops being fun and starts being frightening."

"To be good at business (and to be good at life) is to know that you’re going to be wrong. A lot. And that that’s just fine."

"The answers you’re looking for are in the application, not the memorization."

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