The Greg McKeown Podcast

27. What's Essential: Nate Checketts on Harnessing Your Uniqueness

Nov 30, 2020

Nate Checketts, Co-founder and CEO of Rhone, discusses his journey in creating comfortable activewear tailored for men. He shares profound insights on parenting a child with dyslexia, highlighting unique strengths over perceived disabilities. The conversation critiques traditional education’s one-size-fits-all approach, celebrating alternative learning styles like Montessori. He reflects on his childhood sports experiences, emphasizing the importance of following personal passions amid family expectations and navigating work-life balance during the pandemic.

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Intro

4min

Crafting Comfort: The Journey to Innovative Activewear

3min

Understanding Dyslexia: Embracing Unique Strengths Through Personal Experience

2min

Challenging Traditional Education: Celebrating Unique Learning Styles

3min

Finding Your Passion Beyond Expectations

18min

Nate Checketts (Co-Founder & CEO, Rhone) and Greg have a very candid conversation on family, dyslexia, modern education, and the realities of work and life during a pandemic. They talk about the necessity of self-exploration and embracing your uniqueness in order to find your own highest level of contribution.

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Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
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