My job title doesn't define me: finding joy in diverse interests - Amanda Young | S2E2 Still Curious
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Amanda Young is a former linguist now working on risk mitigation and problem solving. We discuss the importance of trying new things, embracing mistakes, and finding joy both inside and outside of work.
Key Topics
Amanda's focus on finding joy both inside and outside of workThe importance of trying new things and embracing mistakesAmanda's mix-and-match approach to learning new skillsThe values of openness, adaptability, and continuous learning that Amanda embodiesDetours and Tangents
Our mutual dislike of book editions with 'Now a Major Motion Picture' coversAmanda's mixed-race Australian identity and her first trip to Vietnam to visit family
Full Show Notes
Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s2e2-amanda-young/
Recorded 25 January 2022
Website: grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast | Email: podcast@grokk.ist | Socials: @grokkist
Music: Kleptotonic Swing by Tri-Tachyon
Amanda Young is a former linguist now working on risk mitigation and problem solving. We discuss the importance of trying new things, embracing mistakes, and finding joy both inside and outside of work.
Key Topics
Amanda's focus on finding joy both inside and outside of workThe importance of trying new things and embracing mistakesAmanda's mix-and-match approach to learning new skillsThe values of openness, adaptability, and continuous learning that Amanda embodiesDetours and Tangents
Our mutual dislike of book editions with 'Now a Major Motion Picture' coversAmanda's mixed-race Australian identity and her first trip to Vietnam to visit family
Full Show Notes
Visit the Grokkist podcast hub for a full digest of this episode including highlights and links to stuff we discussed: https://grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast/s2e2-amanda-young/
Recorded 25 January 2022
Website: grokk.ist/stillcuriouspodcast | Email: podcast@grokk.ist | Socials: @grokkist
Music: Kleptotonic Swing by Tri-Tachyon
1 hr 2 min