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The Psychology Podcast

11: How “little bets” spur big creative successes

Mar 8, 2015
55:38
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Learn about the power of 'little bets' in fostering big creative successes through examples of Steve Jobs, Chris Rock, and Frank Gehry. The episode also covers topics like improving education, the empathy deficit in America, deliberate practice, and the importance of marching to the beat of your own drummer.
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Quick takeaways

  • Small experimental bets foster breakthrough ideas and innovation.
  • Creating a culture that values and rewards creativity is crucial for fostering innovation.

Deep dives

The Black Sheep Collective: Nurturing Creativity and Social Action

The Black Sheep Collective, founded by Peter Sims, aims to create a community of creative thinkers and doers who embrace their unique ideas and perspectives. The Collective, which started with hats and t-shirts, has grown to include over 2,500 individuals worldwide, ranging from pianists to executives. The focus is on fostering creativity and providing support for social entrepreneurship. The Collective aims to bridge the empathy deficit through storytelling and taking social action, such as funding fellowships and working with mayors to catalyze social change. The key values of the Collective include curiosity, collaboration, conviction, and contribution to social good.

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