How to Change the World Ep. 185 - Preparing for a world without job security with entrepreneur Scott Stirrett
Sep 3, 2025
Scott Stirrett is a Canadian entrepreneur and author dedicated to empowering young professionals. In a captivating discussion, he explores the idea of reinventing oneself as a key advantage in today's uncertain world. Scott introduces six pillars for thriving, including adaptability, anti-fragility, and building both weak and strong professional networks. He emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and an entrepreneurial mindset to seize opportunities and navigate change. Practical tips for networking and risk tolerance round out this insightful conversation.
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Starting Venture For Canada From Scratch
- Scott founded Venture for Canada at 22 after quitting a mismatched job at Goldman Sachs and sleeping on a floor to start the charity.
- The organization aimed to give young people entrepreneurial experience and has since scaled significantly.
Why Uncertainty Feels Threatening
- Humans evolved to dislike uncertainty because, historically, unknowns often meant life-or-death risks.
- That built-in aversion explains why people prefer knowing bad news to sitting in suspense.
Be Kind To Your Inner Critic
- Practice self-compassion by noticing harsh self-talk and speaking to yourself kindly when stressed.
- Use mindfulness, shared-humanity reminders, and friendly self-talk to reduce burnout and perfectionism.