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you're listening to how to be a better human.

I'm your host Chris Duffy.

Today, we're going to get into trouble.

If you are a rule following goody two shoes like me, you might already be sweating just hearing that sentence.

But don't worry, I understand.

I was the kind of kid who would raise his hand in class

and be like, excuse me, teacher, you forgot to give us our homework.

You know, not exactly a rebel without a cause.

I don't think anyone who's ever met me would describe me like that.

But today's guest, Lovey Ajay Jones, she is the author of the book's rising troublemaker,

professional troublemaker, and I'm judging you.

Lovey has convinced me that not only is causing some trouble once in a while okay,

it's actually necessary. It's required. And Lovey is a big believer in not letting fear talk us out of what we need to do or what we need to say.

So on the question of whether you should speak up, whether you should make a little bit of trouble,

Lovey's answer is yes.

But don't worry, she has tips on how and when to do it responsibly, and how to conquer fear and

avoid regret about not standing up for what's right.

To get us started, here's a clip from one of Lovey's TED Talks.

I went skydiving.

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