Passion vs. Paycheck
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Hey there, Shankar here. We're dropping this episode on September 22nd, 2025. That's 10 years to the day since we first launched Hidden Brain into the world. Welcome to the first episode of the Hidden Brain podcast. I'm Shankar Vedantan.
You may know me as a lot has changed since we started this podcast. But for us, one thing remains steadfast. Week in and week out, we love making this show for you. It's been our calling. So today we mark this anniversary with an episode about just that, callings, and how finding one can change our lives.
If you've been listening to Hidden Brain for many years, please come to my live chat. tour. I'll be in Baltimore on October 11th, in Washington DC on October 12th, and in Los Angeles on November 22nd. More dates are coming in 2026. I'll be sharing seven key insights from the first decade of the show.
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