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How to Be Awesome at Your Job
994: How to Embrace Uncertainty, Discover Opportunity, and Shape the Future with Frederik Pferdt
Sep 16, 2024
38:26
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Frederik Pferdt, founder of the Google Innovation Lab and former Chief Innovation Evangelist, shares insights on becoming future-ready. He emphasizes that qualities like curiosity and empathy matter more than technology. Pferdt encourages saying "Fantastic!" when things go wrong, turning setbacks into growth opportunities. He discusses the importance of visualizing a desired future self and highlights kindness as a cornerstone for a fulfilling life. His practical techniques inspire resilience and promote a proactive approach to uncertainty.
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- Nurturing qualities like curiosity and empathy empowers individuals to actively shape their future despite external uncertainties.
- Reframing challenges as opportunities enhances adaptability, fostering a more innovative and collaborative mindset in personal and professional interactions.
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Creating Your Own Future
The future is not merely a series of events that happen to us; it is something that we have the power to create. This perspective emphasizes the significance of making conscious choices in the present that cultivate the future we desire. Regardless of external circumstances such as advancing technologies or societal changes, individuals retain control over their internal qualities, such as curiosity, kindness, and empathy. By focusing on these personal attributes, one can actively shape the trajectory of their life and community.
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