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The Informed Life

Dave Gray on Possibilities

Apr 21, 2024
Dave Gray, author and founder of XPLANE, talks about moving beyond mental models to embrace new possibilities. Topics include sketching ideas, creating customers within job settings, prototyping, demonstrating expertise online, and the concept of a school focused on the art of the possible.
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Quick takeaways

  • Embrace creativity and uniqueness to unlock new opportunities in your career.
  • Share early and often to invite collaboration and feedback, fostering openness to explore possibilities.

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Understanding Career Transition and Possibilities

Dave Gray discusses his journey from art school to founding X-Plane and exploring the concept of becoming a 'possibilatarian.' He shares the importance of creating your own path, and how embracing your unique skills and creativity can lead to new opportunities. Dave highlights the value of finding great bosses who encourage your potential and the difference between a company's fitting role and a customer's appreciation of your uniqueness.

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