The Right Work

S2 Ep 2. Why smart people make bad career decisions with David Robson (Author, The Intelligence Trap)

November 13, 2021 Season 2 Episode 2
The Right Work
S2 Ep 2. Why smart people make bad career decisions with David Robson (Author, The Intelligence Trap)
Show Notes

David Robson is an award-winning science writer, and author of The Intelligence Trap: Revolutionise your thinking and make wiser decisions. He's also written an upcoming book, The Expectation Effect.

We had a fascinating conversation with David about both his career, and some of the mistakes smart people make that stop them finding the right work. We asked him questions like:

  • What are the traps that stop us thinking creatively about what the right work is for us?
  • How might focusing on promotion or traditional ideas of career development stop us finding work that fulfils us?
  • Is ‘finding your passion’ a realistic route to success in work?

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