Marina Cooley, Emory Professor and Hobbyist

About this episode

Marina Cooley discusses the benefits of hobbies like tennis for stress relief and personal growth.

In this episode, Marina Cooley, a professor at Emory’s Business School and avid hobbyist, reveals how hobbies like tennis can serve as powerful tools for stress relief and personal growth. Through her journey of exploring 17 hobbies in a year, Marina shares insights on embracing persistence over proficiency, de-influencing consumer culture, and finding joy in the process. This episode challenges the modern obsession with productivity, urging listeners to invest in genuine hobbies that foster resilience, patience, and happiness. Follow Marina Cooley on Instagram and check out her Substack, Professor Off Duty. Follow the Bagel Bagel Pod, too!

People in this episode

Host: liapicard

Guest: Marina Cooley

Topics covered

• hobbies
• stress relief
• personal growth
• tennis
• productivity
• resilience
• happiness

Keywords

• hobbies
• tennis
• stress relief
• personal growth
• productivity
• resilience
• happiness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emory’s Business School, Professor Off Duty, Bagel Bagel Pod

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