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#40 - Doctor of Psychology - Erica Fung


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Danny talks with Dr. Erica Fung, a doctor of Pyschology, about the process of becoming a doctorate of psychology at UCLA, her drive to educational success as an immigrant from Hong Kong, Chinese culture, Mulan, why people (nerds) don't drink, Danny's childhood, Danny's time as a courtesy clerk, maintaining success at school while working, the importance of hobbies outside of your work, Erica's time spent as a member of Hong Kong Olympic Women's Golf Team, the difficulty of learning English as an immigrant, Danny's mentally challenged cousin Benny, speech therapy, Erica's internships, her advice to young people struggling with confidence in the real world, being your own psychologist, the mindset of a racist, being great at one thing vs being good at a lot of things, journalism, improving your memory, Erica's Chinese food recommendations, what people find attractive, nightlife in Hong Kong, why Asian men have smaller genitalia, the corona virus (COVID 19), how to combat the panic mindset, how pandemics show your true colors, and conformity. 

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