# 789 - The science of laughing at yourself

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Podcast: [New Mindset, Who Dis?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-mindset-who-dis-232740)
Published: 2026-03-30T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I talk about why laughing at yourself when you make a mistake signals TWO very important things to other people. My new book "The Opposite of Settling" is out now! Instagram: @case.kenny

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