Jason Mayden on Why ADD Is a Superpower (Replay)

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Feb 23, 2024

In this engaging conversation, Jason Mayden, co-founder of Super Heroic and former lead designer for Air Jordan, shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to sneaker design stardom. He discusses how embracing grit and failure is key to personal growth and how to foster creativity by maintaining a childlike curiosity. Jason reflects on the power of play in childhood and the importance of supportive connections, weaving in lessons from Stoicism to navigate life's complexities. His passion for community-focused governance also shines through.

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ANECDOTE

Jordan's Influence

Jason Mayden was inspired by Michael Jordan's work ethic and refusal to make excuses.
Jordan's example showed Mayden how to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness in his own field of design.

INSIGHT

Suffering and Greatness

Suffering is necessary for growth and achieving greatness.
Mayden views suffering as a test that builds resilience and provides valuable lessons.

ADVICE

Interdisciplinary Learning

Embrace interdisciplinary learning and cultivate curiosity.
Don't limit your potential by focusing on a single area.

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How children succeed

Paul Tough

In 'How Children Succeed', Paul Tough challenges the conventional wisdom that success is primarily determined by cognitive abilities. Drawing on research in neuroscience, economics, and psychology, Tough argues that non-cognitive skills such as grit, curiosity, conscientiousness, and optimism are crucial for a child's success. The book introduces readers to new research and personal stories of children overcoming adversity, highlighting the importance of early childhood and adolescent interventions in developing these character strengths. Tough also discusses the role of parents, schools, and mentors in teaching and reinforcing these skills, and how programs like OneGoal are making a significant impact on the lives of underprivileged students.

Relentless

From Good to Great to Unstoppable

Shari Wenk

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In this book, Tim S. Grover reveals what it takes to achieve total mental and physical dominance. He breaks down the essential traits shared by the most intense competitors and achievers in sports, business, and all walks of life, known as 'The Relentless 13.' Grover shows how to trust your instincts, get in the Zone, control and adapt to any situation, and find your opponent’s weakness and attack. The book is packed with previously untold stories and unparalleled insight into the psyches of the most successful athletes of our time, demonstrating how even the best can get better.

Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

Meditations is a series of private writings composed by Marcus Aurelius, one of Rome's greatest emperors, as he struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Written between 170 and 180 CE while on military campaigns, this work combines Stoic philosophy with personal observations on leadership, duty, mortality, and human nature. Through twelve books of intimate thoughts never intended for publication, Marcus Aurelius explores themes of self-improvement, resilience in the face of adversity, and living virtuously while accepting what cannot be changed.

Jason Mayden, co-founder of Super Heroic, was the lead designer for the Air Jordan, the highest grossing Nike shoe in history.

In his relentless pursuit to be the greatest sneaker designer, he did 1,000 sketches a day and became the first African American to land a design internship with Nike. And in just five years, he familiarized himself with other disciplines to earn his role as Senior Designer — a feat that normally takes around 15 years to achieve— and ultimately designed the Nike shoe of his hometown hero, Michael Jordan.

Jason went on to obtain his Master’s degree from Stanford and worked his way all the way to Senior Global Design Director for the Jordan brand. Join Tom Bilyeu as he sits down with the co-founder of Super Heroic, Inc. as he shares his strategies for improving introspection and harnessing child-like curiosity in this episode of Impact Theory.

[Original air date: July 25, 2017].

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