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December 2024

Good Advice Usually Sounds Stupid + Announcement!
Big upcoming changes!
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Robin Waldun
13
My PhD Program Rejected Me, But...
I'm Back! And Here's What I've Been Up To
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Robin Waldun
32
011: Being Well-Read Doesn't Mean Reading More Books
Listen now | On this episode we’ll discuss what it means to be “well-read” and why it doesn’t necessarily mean reading more books.
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Robin Waldun
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14:54
010: Tips For Reclaiming Your Attention Span
In this episode, we discuss the four essential mindsets for developing your attention span and regaining your ability to enjoy long-form books and…
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Robin Waldun
25:17
009: The REAL Reason Why College Students Struggle to Read Books
Listen now | An episode discussing the recent article by The Atlantic on why elite college students are struggling to read books and why attention span…
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Robin Waldun
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28:58

November 2024

008: How To Build A Consistent Reading Habit
Listen now (18 mins) | On this episode, we talk about how to develop a sustainable reading habit and the future of this podcast.
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Robin Waldun
18:03
Going on a one-month leave + Announcement!
A well-needed break + what I've been working on
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Robin Waldun
11
Our Identities Are Rarely Consistent
How to cherish your contradictions
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Robin Waldun
15
Why It's Hard To Think Clearly In Our World
To think or to act? That is the question.
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Robin Waldun
13

October 2024

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