When we think about what shaped our life trajectory, we often focus on the way our parents raised us. But what about our siblings? What role do they play in who we become?My guest today makes the case that siblings may be just as influential as parents in impacting how we turn out.Her name is Susan Dominus, and she’s a journalist and the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/4otP4JT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Family Dynamic: A Journey into the Mystery of Sibling Success</a>. Susan and I start our conversation by unpacking the broader question of what drives human development more — nature or nurture. We then dig into how siblings shape us, from the impact of birth order to how rivalry can raise our ambitions and alter our life paths. Along the way, we also explore the influence parents do have on their kids — and why it may not be as strong as we often think.Connect With&nbsp;Susan Dominus<ul><li><a href="https://www.susanpdominus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Susan's website</a></li><li><a href="https://english.yale.edu/people/full-part-time-lecturers/susan-dominus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Susan's faculty page</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/susan-dominus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Susan at the NYT</a></li></ul>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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