Brian Bogert - Flipping The Lid 1% Better Every Day: Turn Knowledge into WISDOM w/ Craig Thielen (E135)
We are all limitless in our abilities, capable of achieving anything we can dream of. However, the journey to unlocking our full potential begins with taking one step at a time and embracing small, consistent actions that help us become 1% better every day.
In this insightful episode, we hear from Craig Thielen, Chief Product & Innovation Officer at Trissential and host of the 1% Better Improvement Podcast. Craig shares how growing up as the youngest of ten siblings in a small town and facing financial challenges shaped his career path, relationships, and sense of self.
He also dives into how his definition of success has evolved and reflects on his career journey as a management consultant, highlighting key experiences, lessons learned, and the mindset that has helped him navigate complex professional paths.
As the conversation unfolds, Craig discusses why learning matters to him, the difference between knowledge and wisdom, and practical ways to turn knowledge into wisdom. Moreover, he shares useful tips on how to recall information effectively.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Trailer
[01:49] Who is Craig Thielen?
[04:57] Childhood Backstory
[22:18] Redefining Success
[27:33] Biggest Life Challenge
[33:43] Consulting Journey
[44:45] Why Learning Matters
[51:01] Knowledge vs Wisdom
[56:47] Recalling Information
[1:00:45] Closing message
Key Takeaways:
• “You are the average of the five people around you.” ~Craig Thielen [08:16]
• True freedom comes when we reach a place where we have nothing to justify, protect, or defend about ourselves. ~Brian Bogert [10:58]
• True success is achieved when you live with purpose, continually grow as a person, and give back in meaningful ways. ~Craig Thielen [26:45]
• “Much of our personal pain comes from remembering the past or worrying about the future.” ~Craig Thielen [30:52]
• “You get more of what you focus on.” ~Craig Thielen [47:30]
• Knowledge is the information we acquire, while wisdom is the ability to know how to use it. ~Craig Thielen [51:01]
• “We are all limitless in our abilities.” ~Craig Thielen [1:01:34]
People Mentioned and Other Resources:
2. The Power of Now: https://bit.ly/3KRdHBm
3. The Culture Map: https://bit.ly/4gRlRWl
4. Meditations Marcus Aurelius: https://bit.ly/3IOZJiM
5. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience: https://bit.ly/48eUG5D
Keep In Touch with Craig Thielen:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigthielen/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigthielen
Podcast: https://trissential.com/1-percent-better-podcast/
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