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Safe Danger: An author interview with Ben Swire

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You know how we’re often told to play it safe — at work, in our relationships, even with our ideas?

Today we’re talking about a book that suggests the opposite might sometimes be true. Safe Danger is a new book by Ben Swire, and it looks at how taking the right kind of risk can help us connect, find purpose, and do more creative, meaningful work. 

Ben joined Idaho Matters to talk more about this idea.

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