In this book, Carol S. Dweck introduces the concept of two mindsets: the fixed mindset and the growth mindset. People with a fixed mindset believe their abilities are static, while those with a growth mindset believe their abilities can be developed through effort and learning. Dweck shows how these mindsets influence success in school, work, sports, and personal relationships. She also discusses how to adopt a deeper, truer growth mindset, and how this can transform individual and organizational cultures. The book emphasizes the importance of perseverance, learning from failures, and embracing challenges as key components of the growth mindset[1][2][5].
This book, written by Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt, focuses on transforming uncertainty into opportunity by developing a future-ready mindstate. It emphasizes the importance of mental preparation over technological advancements in navigating the future. The book provides practical insights and exercises to help readers adopt a mindstate characterized by optimism, openness, curiosity, experimentation, and empathy. It also offers strategies for turning ambiguity into advantage, building a culture of innovation, and continuously learning and adapting to shape a desired future[2][3][5].
In this book, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health. The book aims to replace the outdated medical framework with a personalized, proactive strategy for longevity, focusing on creating the best individual plan for long-term health. It covers topics such as the limitations of cholesterol tests, underdiagnosed liver conditions, the importance of exercise, and the integration of overall health with relational health.
Google Innovation Lab founder Frederik Pferdt discusses how to nurture the qualities that make you future ready.
— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) What matters more for your future than tech
2) Why to say “Fantastic!” when things don’t work out
3) A handy trick to inspire better followthrough
Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep994 for clickable versions of the links below.
— ABOUT FREDERIK —
As Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist, Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt helped shape one of the most fabled creative cultures in the world. He founded Google’s Innovation Lab, where he trained tens of thousands of Googlers to develop and experiment with cutting-edge ideas and taught ground-breaking classes on innovation and creativity at Stanford University for more than a decade.
He has also worked with dozens of international government agencies, organizations, and businesses ranging from the United Nations to NASA to the NBA. His work has been highlighted in Fast Company, Harvard Business Manager, Der Spiegel, and BBC news, among many other media outlets. Born in Germany, he lives with his family in Santa Cruz, California.
• Book: What's Next Is Now: How to Live Future Ready
• LinkedIn: Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt
• Website: FrederikGPferdt.com
— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —
• Study: AdultDevelopment.org
• Book: "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol Dweck
• Book: "Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity" by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford
• Past episode: 267: Managing Self-Doubt to Tackle Bigger Challenges with Tara Mohr
• Don’t miss out on your chance to appear on How to be Awesome at Your Job and win $1000 worth of prizes! Check out https://awesomeatyourjob.com/1000giveaway for more details.
— THANK YOU SPONSORS! —
• Hello Bello. Get 30% off your first customizable bundle with HelloBello.com/awesome
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How to Be Awesome at Your Job 
