25 min listen
The case for reading fiction at work
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Nov 17, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
“Fiction seems to do something in our brains that nonfiction doesn't.”What was the last book you read? And did you know it gave you something more than just some relaxing downtime?It turns out that books, especially fiction, can develop key skills needed for our careers.Book and short story recommendations mentioned:Poseidon, Franz KafkaThe Helpline, Katherine ColletteOut of Sheer Rage, Geoff Dyer
Released:
Nov 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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