Amanda Young is a former linguist now working on risk mitigation and problem solving. We discuss the importance of trying new things, embracing mistakes, and finding joy both inside and outside of work.

Key Topics

Amanda's focus on finding joy both inside and outside of work
The importance of trying new things and embracing mistakes
Amanda's mix-and-match approach to learning new skills
The values of openness, adaptability, and continuous learning that Amanda embodies

Detours and Tangents

Our mutual dislike of book editions with 'Now a Major Motion Picture' covers
Amanda's mixed-race Australian identity and her first trip to Vietnam to visit family

Full Show Notes
Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s2e2-amanda-young/

Recorded 25 January 2022

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Music: Kleptotonic Swing by Tri-Tachyon

My job title doesn't define me: finding joy in diverse interests - Amanda Young | S2E2