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No Stupid Questions · August 2, 2026 · 00:31:43

Should We All Be Taking More Long Shots?

Angela Duckworth, Stephen Dubner
Show Notes

Angela Duckworth and Stephen Dubner discuss the difference between dispositional optimism and agentic hope, why taking long shots can be beneficial even when they fail, and what Angela has in common with an NFL quarterback. This episode originally aired in February 2022.

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Highlights

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Dispositional Optimism vs. Agentic Hope
Angela explains the distinction between dispositional optimism—a general expectation that good things will happen—and agentic hope, a motivated belief that you can make things happen through your own actions.
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The Hidden Upside of Taking a Long Shot
Taking a long shot, even if it ultimately fails, can build skills, expand networks, and reshape how you see yourself.
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Editorial

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How Angela Is Like an NFL Quarterback
Angela uses the analogy of an NFL quarterback to illustrate how she handles high-pressure situations.
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Misc

✧This episode is a rebroadcast; the original aired on February 13, 2022.
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