Chapter
The Powerful Influence of Negative Experiences
52:00 - 58:22 (06:21)
Comedian, actor, and writer David Cross discusses with writer Mitch Albom how negative experiences can heavily influence a person and how Albom's studies in how the brain and people work have influenced his writing.
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The transcript discusses how Mitch's interest in psychology and understanding how people work reflects in his writing, and how his personal experiences also shape his characters.
52:00 - 55:19 (03:18)
Summary
The transcript discusses how Mitch's interest in psychology and understanding how people work reflects in his writing, and how his personal experiences also shape his characters. It also touches upon the effects of being a parent and the pandemic on Mitch.
ChapterThe Powerful Influence of Negative Experiences
Episode"Mitch Hurwitz"
PodcastSmartLess
Comedian and writer John Cleese discusses the prevalence of self-deception and negative experiences, and how they can influence a child for the worse.
55:19 - 58:22 (03:02)
Summary
Comedian and writer John Cleese discusses the prevalence of self-deception and negative experiences, and how they can influence a child for the worse. He also touches on the danger of labeling a child as "smart" and the impact it can have on their willingness to learn new skills.