10% Happier with Dan Harris Malcolm Gladwell on: Working From Home, Kindness, Sacrifice, and Making Mistakes
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Sep 16, 2022 
Malcolm Gladwell, acclaimed author and podcast host, engages in a thought-provoking conversation on the merits of working in an office versus remote work. He discusses the backlash to his views and emphasizes the importance of kindness and sacrifice in today's corporate culture. Gladwell reflects on his 10,000 hours theory, his biggest journalistic mistake, and the necessity of understanding diverse perspectives. The dialogue also touches on lessons from historical injustices and the mental health challenges faced by athletes, offering listeners valuable insights for personal growth.
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Kindness vs. Sacrifice
- Gladwell differentiates kindness from sacrifice, noting that collective kindness makes good deeds more manageable.
- He emphasizes that manageable acts of kindness are more likely to spread.
The Minnesota Starvation Experiment
- Gladwell describes the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, where conscientious objectors volunteered for a starvation study.
- He reflects on their self-sacrifice and questions modern society's understanding of such acts.
Legacy of Speed
- Gladwell's new podcast, "Legacy of Speed," explores the social protest by African-American athletes at the 1968 Olympics.
- The athletes challenged the notion that athletes should not speak on social issues, facing significant backlash for their activism.
