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Advice for Aspiring High-Achievers from a Political Refugee
2:47:22 - 2:57:01 (09:39)
In this episode, a political refugee turned successful academic discusses the impact of their upbringing and offers advice for high school and college students on how to achieve a non-standard career like theirs. They also share their gratitude for helping others understand what's going on in the world.
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An individual shares their experience of not being a traditional student and learning through conversations with professors and peers, as well as through connections with successful individuals in their field.
2:47:22 - 2:50:24 (03:01)
Summary
An individual shares their experience of not being a traditional student and learning through conversations with professors and peers, as well as through connections with successful individuals in their field.
ChapterAdvice for Aspiring High-Achievers from a Political Refugee
Episode#295 – Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the guest gives advice to students on how to have a bold and non-standard career like his.
2:50:24 - 2:52:19 (01:55)
Summary
In this episode, the guest gives advice to students on how to have a bold and non-standard career like his. He shares his experience of doing public events, interviews on television and radio, and giving talks at conferences.
ChapterAdvice for Aspiring High-Achievers from a Political Refugee
Episode#295 – Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on the benefits of being a critic of society and sharing those critiques with others.
2:52:19 - 2:54:07 (01:47)
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The speaker reflects on the benefits of being a critic of society and sharing those critiques with others. He highlights the gratitude expressed by people who have gained a clearer understanding of what's going on in the world.
ChapterAdvice for Aspiring High-Achievers from a Political Refugee
Episode#295 – Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A man shares his thoughts on death, admitting that he thinks about it but is not afraid of it.
2:54:07 - 2:54:31 (00:24)
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A man shares his thoughts on death, admitting that he thinks about it but is not afraid of it. He expresses concern for his wife and how his passing would affect her.
ChapterAdvice for Aspiring High-Achievers from a Political Refugee
Episode#295 – Richard Wolff: Marxism and Communism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker shares how being a child of political refugees who had to start a new life in a different continent affected her and her family's lives.
2:54:31 - 2:57:01 (02:30)
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The speaker shares how being a child of political refugees who had to start a new life in a different continent affected her and her family's lives. She also talks about the pressure of constantly striving to succeed for oneself and for the family's sacrifice.