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#146 Separating Work & Identity - Simone Stolzoff on the myth of a "Dream Job," last-minute around the world trip, journalism, work, identity, writing his book, knowing when to quit, and the dangers of turning passion into a livelihood

The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd

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The Myth of the American Dream

There is a conservative strain of energy that is very deeply embedded in the US and it's not aligned with politics pretty much everyone believes it especially over the age of 50. The majority of Americans identify with the ownership class even if they themselves are unlikely to become an owner one day. A lot of people vote and believe in ways that don't actually align with their best interest because they're looking out for their future version of themselves, says John Sutter.

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