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WorkLife with Adam Grant · October 13, 2026 · 46m 54s

Feeling stuck? Why your first job might have all the answers.

Host Molly chats with Ashley Murphy about the lessons embedded in your very first job. They share stories from their own early working experiences and offer advice for navigating a new position. The conversation covers how to set yourself up for success on day one, why listening and asking 'dumb' questions accelerates learning, and how reflecting on those formative roles can unlock clarity when you feel stuck later in your career. They also revisit a story from past guest Claire Hughes Johnson about how her first job shaped her lifelong mindset.

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Setting Yourself Up for Success on Day One
Molly and Ashley discuss how to prepare and position yourself for a strong start in a new job.
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The Power of Listening and Asking 'Dumb' Questions
They emphasize that new employees should listen more than they speak and not be afraid to ask questions that might seem basic.

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