Chapter
Reflecting on Childhood in a Magical Place
01:47 - 16:38 (14:51)
The speaker reflects on their childhood in a place where there was no fear or broader anxieties, and they were able to indulge their curiosity and read lots of books. However, they discuss the difference between benign neglect and lack of parental involvement and how situational and environmental factors impact outcomes.
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The speaker reflects on their childhood experiences growing up without fears or anxieties and having the time to indulge in reading books, but questions whether unwanted social interaction is necessary for children.
01:47 - 09:13 (07:25)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their childhood experiences growing up without fears or anxieties and having the time to indulge in reading books, but questions whether unwanted social interaction is necessary for children. The concept of benign neglect is discussed as the speaker explains that it is not a lack of parental involvement, and that as a youngest child they may have misrepresented their parent's absence.
ChapterReflecting on Childhood in a Magical Place
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PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Being a good journalist requires an assertion of humility, entering into every interview expecting to learn from the person you're interviewing.
09:13 - 12:33 (03:20)
Summary
Being a good journalist requires an assertion of humility, entering into every interview expecting to learn from the person you're interviewing. It is important to have a baseline respect for what others can teach you in order to be a good interviewer.
ChapterReflecting on Childhood in a Magical Place
EpisodeE162: Malcolm Gladwell: Working From Home Is Destroying Us!
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker reflects on how growing up in a small town left him at a disadvantage compared to those who grew up in creative hubs like Manhattan or San Francisco.
12:33 - 16:38 (04:05)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how growing up in a small town left him at a disadvantage compared to those who grew up in creative hubs like Manhattan or San Francisco. He also praises a host who can put themselves in the position of their listeners.