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Worklife with Adam Grant
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Vices and Nemeses: The Art of Reflection
This chapter explores the speaker's personal reflections on vices and nemeses, illustrated through their struggles with cigarette addiction and a humorous rivalry with a garden groundhog. They discuss the vital role of community in shaping their creative process, particularly with the impact of their audience known as nerdfighters during the creation of 'The Fault in Our Stars.' Additionally, the conversation touches on the importance of recognizing when to abandon projects, learning from failures, and the complexities of balancing personal expression with external expectations in writing.
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