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How do the groups you identify with shape your sense of self? Do they influence the beer you buy? The way you vote? In this favorite episode from 2021, psychologist Jay Van Bavel explains how our group loyalties affect us more than we realize, and can even shape our basic senses ...  Show more

We tend to see depression as an illness to eliminate, evidence that something has gone wrong in the brain. But what if low mood serves a purpose? Psychologist Jonathan Rottenberg examines the evolutionary roots of depression and reflects on his own painful experience with suicida ...  Show more

This week you all had TOO MANY amazing questions so I had to dedicate a whole episode to it. Without spoiling too much, we spoke about: If it is safe to quit your job in today's market Can employers take away the job offer if you negotiate Dealing with burnout Want your q ...

Maybe you just quit your recent job. Maybe you got fired. Or maybe you’re looking for your first job. In any case, this interview question: “Why did you leave your last job?” is probably going to come up. And this is the part where most people say the WRONG things and lose the op ...  Show more

85% of people in the US don't enjoy their jobs, yet they spend the majority of their waking hours working. That is why I think that if you have a job that you hate, then it is a waste of your life. In this episode, I am going to dive into that topic and try to help you see tha ...

I hate to say it, but we are heading into a big fat recession. With mass lay offs in tech, how can you land your dream job? Show less

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