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Seth Godin: How to Be Strategic In Your Life

Oct 22, 2024

Seth Godin, a badass entrepreneur and marketing genius, dives into how anyone can embrace strategic thinking. He challenges societal norms that make women feel less capable of strategy. Seth emphasizes the importance of long-term perspectives over short-term comforts. He discusses navigating the disconnect between modern society and traditional education, particularly the role of social media in self-perception. By emphasizing authenticity and empathy, Seth advocates for aligning careers with personal values and finding supportive communities.

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Strategy should be viewed as a personal philosophy that empowers individuals to take control of their growth and choices.

Recognizing societal conditioning allows individuals, particularly women, to reclaim their agency and embrace discomfort for significant change.

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Understanding Strategy Beyond Marketing

The concept of strategy is often misinterpreted as merely a marketing tool, but it fundamentally represents a personal philosophy of growth and change. Rather than viewing it as a formulaic approach for corporate success, strategy should be seen as a critical examination of who we aspire to become and the choices that shape that journey. By reframing strategy in this way, individuals can identify the barriers to their desired changes and actively engage in making impactful choices. This perspective allows people to break free from the notion that they are victims of their circumstances, empowering them to take control of their destinies.

Intro

2min

Understanding Strategy: Choices and Misconceptions

3min

Navigating Social Change and Personal Identity

2min

Navigating Change: Women and the Quest for Authenticity

7min

Navigating Feedback, Responsibilities, and Professional Authenticity

5min

Navigating Authenticity and Strategic Change

12min

Transforming Mindsets for Enhanced Productivity

3min

I'm sure there are plenty of you who saw the word "strategy" in this episode's title and thought, “I’m not a strategic thinker, so this won’t apply to me.” And I don't blame you -- social conditioning teaches women that we’re either workhorses, nice, or lucky, and that being strategic is beyond our capabilities. Well, today's conversation is here to challenge that conditioning.

You've probably heard of Seth Godin - entrepreneur, marketing genius, and bestselling author. He joins me for this bonus episode to explore how you can use strategy to overcome the indoctrination systems that keep us oppressed. You’ll learn why you ARE a strategic thinker, and you’ll see all the areas of your life where you could choose to think more strategically with a long-term perspective, instead of looking for short-term comfort.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/seth-godin-bonus

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