RTC Episode 3- Changing the World: a conversation with Brendan Eappen

02/11/2018 1h 10min
RTC Episode 3- Changing the World: a conversation with Brendan Eappen

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Episode Synopsis

In today's episode of Round Table Chats, I interview my friend and colleague, Brendan Eappen. Brendan graduated from Harvard studying psychology and global health, and is now doing many exciting projects to make the world a better place.

Some of the many subjects we discuss in this short and sweet episode are: curiosity, teaching enthusiasm, gratitude journaling, how to talk to strangers, mental illness, the homeless, how to make a difference, the power of community, David Foster Wallace, Effective Altruism, fixed vs. growth mindset, and changing the world!

Below are some links to some awesome things Brendan mentions in the episode for those interested in learning more:

Effective Altruism: https://www.effectivealtruism.org/
https://www.ted.com/talks/peter_singe...

David Foster Wallace Speech, "This is Water":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CrOL...

Strong Mind: https://www.strongmind.com/

Carol Dweck's Fixed Vs. Growth Mindset:
https://www.ted.com/talks/carol_dweck...

GiveWell: https://www.givewell.org/


Finally, you can find out more about the incredible things Brendan is doing at his Linkedin page:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanea...

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