Shit You Don't Learn in School

By Calvin Rosser & Steph Smith

Formal schooling does a terrible job of preparing you to thrive as an adult. The Shit You Don't Learn in School podcast exists to make up for this societal failure. In this show, Calvin Rosser and Ste... more

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How many episodes does Shit You Don't Learn in School have?

The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.

Shit You Don't Learn in School episodes:

May 22, 2021 12. When is it Okay to be Late?
Some people are never late. Others are late consistently. Why is there such a difference in people’s relationship with time?
In this episode, Steph and Calvin talk about chronically late insane people (CLIPs), a term coined by Tim Urban. They talk through when it’s okay to be late, when it’s not, and why some people can’t seem to be on time, despite feeling bad about it.

Steph also shares her experience as a CLIP and they discuss the four different types of chronically late people, along with how this behavior may differ around the world.
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26min
May 21, 2021 11. The Pitfalls of Zeroism
The pandemic has been a fascinating case study in problem solving, yet remains a topic that parts of the world is deeply divided on. Just like other controversial topics, understanding that there is no perfect solution is both accurate and freeing.

In this episode, Steph and Calvin explore the idea of zeroism, or said otherwise, the pursuit of perfection. By identifying the tendency for humans to strive for perfection, they highlight the ways that thinking in absolutes can hinder our ability to make progress.

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24min
May 20, 2021 10. How Your Relationship with Money Influences Your Investing Decisions & Strategy
We all need money, but formal schooling fails to teach us how to make decisions based on our unique relationship with money and investing. In this episode, Steph and I openly explore the challenges we've had with investing our money and the many pitfalls we've tried to avoid in our pursuit of building sustainable, long-term wealth.

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32min
May 20, 2021 9. Navigating the Complexities of the Modern Era
We have access to more data and opportunities than ever before, but it's hard to separate the signal from the noise. In this episode, Steph and Calvin discuss navigating information overload, how to avoid being left behind, what we can learn from the past, and how we can better prepare for an uncertain future.

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29min
May 18, 2021 8. Staying in Touch with Friends and Family in Adulthood
Friendship, family, and community are indispensable to living a good life. But as we get older, it becomes more difficult to stay in touch with the people we care about. Life seems to always get in the way. In this episode, Steph and Calvin chat about the challenges of staying in touch with people, some tactics for doing a better job, and the importance of prioritizing this part of your life.

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20min
May 18, 2021 7. How to Build a Rewarding Career & Minimize Regret
It's hard to make career decisions. What industry should you work in? What should you optimize for? When should you quit your job? In this episode, Steph and Calvin talk about how they've thought about navigating the endless nuances and ambiguities of building a rewarding career.

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33min
May 17, 2021 6. Learning How to Give Back in Ways That Resonate
Like everything in life, giving back is a skill and a habit that takes time to learn. In this episode, Steph and I talk about how we define giving, the ways in which we've experimented with giving back, and how you can get started giving even before you're ready to give.

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21min
May 15, 2021 5. Mastering the Art of Learning New Skills
We all want to learn new things, whether it's how to cook, speak Spanish, write, code, or surf. But how often do you follow through and actually make progress on learning the skill you say you want to learn? Not often enough. In this episode, Steph and I discuss how we approach learning new skills and how you can get better at translating your desires into reality.

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31min
May 15, 2021 4. Should Remote Companies Pay People Based on Location?
With more companies going partially and fully remote in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Steph Smith and I tackle the difficult question: Should companies pay everyone the same salary, independent of their location, or should salaries be adjusted based on your location?

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27min
May 13, 2021 3. How to Think About Improving the Quality of Your Sleep
We all know sleep is important, but how should you think about sleep and investing in improving the quality of your sleep? In this episode, we explore how we're approaching sleep, thinking about how to improve it, and measuring the results.

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17min

FAQs about Shit You Don't Learn in School:

How many episodes does Shit You Don't Learn in School have?

The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.

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