On Purpose with Jay Shetty Ozan Varol ON: 9 Strategies to Manage Success and Failure in Work and Life
Nov 9, 2020
Ozan Varol, a former rocket scientist turned award-winning professor and author, shares his unique insights on achieving success in work and life. He discusses first principle thinking and the crucial difference between strategy and tactics. Varol emphasizes the importance of learning from both successes and failures, urging a reflective approach to personal growth. The conversation also covers decision-making strategies like the 'premortem' and the mindset shifts necessary for creativity and innovation. Varol encourages listeners to define their own success and happiness.
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JFK's Moonshot
- In 1962, President Kennedy pledged a moon landing within the decade, despite many prerequisites being unmet.
- This 'moonshot' was achieved in under seven years, highlighting human ingenuity.
Human Ingenuity
- The moon landing's success is often attributed to technology, but the human thought process is key.
- This book explores how to apply 'rocket science' thinking to everyday challenges.
Complacency of Success
- Success can breed complacency, leading to overlooking potential problems, as seen in the Challenger and Columbia disasters.
- Conduct post-success analysis to identify areas for improvement and avoid future failures.
