Love Something Ridiculous

Love something absurd or obscure way too much.In this episode of The Inner Circle, Mike and Kevin start with a post Mike put up on X: a cheat code for being happier is loving something uncool, like his outsized love for The Cranberries. Kevin explains why he asks every job candidate what they do outside of work, and why a weird, passionate answer tells him more than a résumé. They talk about why personal stories and odd interests matter more as AI makes everything sound the same, and then answer a question a nine-figure CEO once asked Kevin: how do I find a hobby?They discuss:- Dropping the mask of what you're "supposed" to love, from The Cranberries to brown supercars- The interview question Kevin has asked for 25 years, and the best answer he ever got (the 501st Stormtrooper Division)- Why originality and personal experience get more valuable in the age of AI- The problem with "be obsessed" hustle advice and the "I love my work" fallacy- Why being willing to be bad at something keeps the joy in it, and how Mike's push to go pro in triathlon killed it- How to find your thing: try things, give it time, and notice what you think about in your quiet momentsChapters:00:00 Welcome to The Inner Circle01:08 Mike's post: love something absurd or obscure way too much05:03 What do you do outside of work?08:24 Originality in the age of AI, and the problem with "be obsessed"14:43 How do you find a hobby?Connect with Kevin and Mike on X for more from The Inner Circle:Kevin Dahlstrom: https://x.com/Camp4Mike Brown: https://x.com/mbrown_co