

SPI 527: How to Start Something That Matters with Michael Bungay Stanier
Nov 24, 2021
Michael Bungay Stanier, author of impactful books like 'The Coaching Habit' and founder of Box of Crayons, joins for a deep dive into starting projects that truly matter. He discusses the importance of aligning personal fulfillment with professional goals and highlights the art of asking transformative questions rather than giving advice. Listeners will learn about navigating decision-making, embracing failure, and the role of community in personal growth. Michael inspires us to have the courage to pursue meaningful paths and understand the balance between patience and progress.
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Resist Giving Advice Immediately
- Resist the urge to immediately offer advice.
- Stay curious and ask questions to understand the situation better before offering solutions.
Own Your Ambition
- Give yourself permission to be ambitious, regardless of your background or circumstances.
- Recognize that societal pressures and daily demands can make it easy to play it safe and suppress your ambitions.
Components of a Worthy Goal
- A worthy goal is thrilling, important, and daunting.
- It excites you, contributes to the world, and pushes you beyond your comfort zone.