Worklife with Adam Grant Lin-Manuel Miranda Daydreams, and His Dad Gets Things Done
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Jun 29, 2021 
Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of Broadway hits like Hamilton, joins his father Luis Miranda, a political strategist and activist. They explore how Lin transitioned from teacher to playwright and the emotional labor behind creative projects. The duo discusses the importance of taking risks, as exemplified by Lin's performance at the White House. They also touch on family dynamics in creativity, the role of daydreaming, and the significance of cultural representation, particularly in Latino storytelling. Their conversation is infused with humor and wisdom on balancing work and life.
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Spiky Grades & Disinterest
- Lin-Manuel Miranda's father made him take AP Statistics to be well-rounded.
- Lin-Manuel didn't excel in subjects he wasn't interested in, like Statistics and Astronomy.
Deadlines & Collaboration
- Set regular deadlines to maintain creative momentum, even if small.
- Turn work into a collaborative, iterative process with trusted peers for feedback.
Delegate Uninteresting Tasks
- Delegate tasks that a creative person consistently avoids.
- Luis Miranda delegates Lin-Manuel's uninteresting tasks when they get perpetually pushed.
