Why Following Your Dreams Isn't Enough

About this episode

<p>Entrepreneurs typically have no shortage of passion, heart, and vision. But at Stanford University, <a href="https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/hayagreeva-rao" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Huggy Rao</a> says there are other elements that may matter more when it comes to whether their projects succeed or fail. This week, we'll examine how this problem shapes not just individual lives, but organizations and businesses, and even public policy. Then, in the latest installment of "Your Questions Answered,"  <a href="https://sociology.stanford.edu/people/robb-willer" rel="noopener noreferrer">sociologist Robb Willer</a> answers listener questions about how to navigate political differences with the people in your life. </p> <p><i>The </i><a href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0900629799E03824" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>Los Angeles stop</i></a><i> on our live tour is almost here! Join Shankar November 22 as he shares seven key psychological insights from the show's first decade. And we're excited to share new dates for 2026. We'll be in Philadelphia on March 21 and New York City on March 25. More info and tickets here: </i><a href="https://www.hiddenbrain.org/tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>https://www.hiddenbrain.org/tour/</i></a></p> <p> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>