The Science of Success The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong with Eric Barker
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Oct 6, 2022 AI Snips
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Yuri Rovitch's Extreme Endurance
- Yuri Rovitch dominated a nonstop, grueling 9-day race across America by hallucinating and losing his mind.
- His extreme mental state allowed him to endure pain and win by an 11-hour margin, illustrating how so-called negatives can become strengths in the right context.
Pixar's Black Sheep Strategy
- Pixar embraced "black sheep" employees to foster innovation instead of hiring only top-tier talent.
- This approach led to breakthroughs culminating in the Oscar-winning film The Incredibles, showing value in diverse, unconventional teams.
Context Shapes Success Maxims
- Many success maxims depend heavily on context, such as "nice guys finish last" differing short-term and long-term outcomes.
- Understanding when traits help or hinder depends on environment and timing, not one-size-fits-all rules.