About this episode
The episode explores the choices people make that are often considered unconventional or not typically chosen by most.
People deciding to do things that most of us do NOT choose to do.
Topics covered
- personal choices
- decision making
- unconventional paths
- individuality
- social norms
Keywords
- choices
- decisions
- individuality
- social norms
- unconventional
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