Hey there, Stephen Dubner.

Before we get to today's episode, did you make a New Year's resolution this year?

What was it?

How well has it worked out so far?

Have you had more luck with previous resolutions, or maybe less?

We would like to know for an upcoming episode.

Make a brief voice memo on your phone, send it to radioatfreconomics.com, subjectline

fresh start.

Please include your name, where you're from, and what you do.

Thanks.

All here is today's episode.

One reason I love to do what I do is because A, I am curious, which I'm guessing you are as

well, but also B, I'm fairly shy, or at least I used to be, not sure I ever really outgrew

it.

Shy and curious is a tough combination.

There are answers you want to know, but you're not always comfortable asking the questions.

These days, the internet is big help.

You can learn a lot from the comfort of your keyboard, but there are still occasions where

you really need to ask another human being a question.

Sometimes, a sensitive question.

That's one reason I became a writer.

It gives you permission to ask.

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