Poet and author Maggie Smith isn’t sure where she falls on the spectrum from optimism to pessimism. But her viral poem “Good Bones” and her bestselling books have inspired countless readers with profound insights on the messiness of being human. In this episode, Maggie and Adam discuss strategies for handling complex emotions, sustaining hope while acknowledging reality, and accepting ambiguity in life and art. They explore the value of asking questions that may not have a satisfying answer — or any answer at all. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts
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Bonus: Wild Work Advice with Cheryl Strayed
Bonus: Fadbusting with Freakonomics
When Strength Becomes Weakness
Bouncing Back from Rejection
How to Remember Anything
The Office Without A**holes
The Perils of Following Your Career Passion
Networking For People Who Hate Networking
Become Friends with Your Rivals
The Creative Power of Misfits
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Bonus: A Debate with Malcolm Gladwell
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When Work Takes Over Your Life
A World Without Bosses
Faking Your Emotions at Work
How to Trust People You Don’t Like
Your Hidden Personality
The Problem with All-Stars
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