Hear how one musician’s mindset nearly derailed a successful career from social psychologist and author Carol Dweck. Also, step inside a Bloomington, Indiana cafe that’s trying to bring people together. And a behind the scenes look at a play with two women, nine roles, thirteen taboos and several dozen laughs you’ll feel guilty about tomorrow.
Stories On This Episode
A-holes and Aureoles
By Annie Corrigan - Aug 23, 2008
A new play is coming to the Rose Firebay at Bloomington’s John Waldron Arts Center, and it promises to push you to the edges of your comfort zone. With more, here’s WFIU’s Annie Corrigan.
Carol Dweck, Social Psychologist
By Adam Schwartz - Aug 23, 2008
Why do some people achieve their goals when others seem to fall short? That’s the basis of a new book by social psychologist Carol Dweck. In it she also describes how a specific mindset nearly derailed the career of violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg. WFIU’s Adam Schwartz has this story
Brewing a Different Kind of Cafe at Rachael’s
By Cliff Gagliardo - Aug 23, 2008
In many communities, the local coffee shop has become an outlet for public discourse, interaction, and expression. That was one of the things Rachael Jones counted on when she started work on her downtown Bloomington location.