In this episode of SuperPsyched, host Dr. Adam Dorsay speaks with Jed Goldstein, a legal recruiter and musician, about the importance of having a fulfilling side hustle. Jed shares his journey from being an attorney to rediscovering his passion for guitar, which led him to join a successful Grateful Dead tribute band called Working Man's Jed. Throughout the conversation, they discuss how engaging in a side hustle can provide energy and fulfillment in other areas of life, such as work and family. They also explore the necessity of practice, the joy of playing music, and how empathy can improve individual lives and society.
00:00 Introduction to SuperPsyched
00:31 The Importance of a Side Hustle
00:53 Meet Jed Goldstein
01:55 Reconnecting with an Old Friend
06:07 Jed's Musical Journey Begins
08:42 The Joy of Playing in Bands
15:13 Balancing Music and Life
20:59 Rediscovering the Grateful Dead
27:29 Debating the Name Change
28:06 A Courageous Career Shift
30:19 Finding Fulfillment in Legal Recruiting
31:19 The Joy of Music and Family
33:10 The Art of Improvisation
46:02 Practicing and Perfecting the Craft
47:10 The Fountain of Youth
51:19 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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