Stephen J Dubner’s Big Decision: ‘Why I gave up a life in rock ’n’ roll’

Thursday, December 10, 2009 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories: My big decision, Media sector | Tags: my big decision, Tim Harford, Chris Anderson, economics, Fons Trompenaars, Stephen J Dubner, SuperFreakonomics, Freakonomics

The co-author of Freakonomics (and now SuperFreakonomics) reveals how he gave up a record deal and a career as a rock star to pursue a normal family life – only to become a famous author instead, thanks to his best-selling ‘rogue economics’ books. But as Stephen Dubner tells Grant Thornton’s My Big Decision podcast, his songwriting skills still infuse his work…

To hear more about Stephen J Dubner’s life-changing moment, view his My Big Decision podcast – or subscribe to Grant Thornton’s monthly series in iTunes.

The My Big Decision podcasts offer an illustrated series of short interviews with thought leaders and prominent business individuals about a critical moment that changed their lives forever. Previous interviewees include world-renowned cultural commentator Fons Trompenaars, online theorist Chris Anderson and Financial Times economist agony uncle, Tim Harford.

Further reading: The Freakonomics blog in the New York Times