The Futur with Chris Do 154 - Round 5: Success leaves clues — with Mo Ismail
Sep 17, 2021
Mo and Chris dive into the essence of success, emphasizing the importance of reverse engineering effective strategies. They highlight the value of embracing struggles and viewing trial and error as essential for growth, likening it to a cooking competition. Listeners are encouraged to analyze successful traits in others while forging their own unique paths, recognizing that embracing imperfection is key. Additionally, they explore the art of conducting engaging interviews, focusing on the power of nuanced questions and active listening.
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Embrace the Dip
- Don't prioritize efficiency when learning something new.
- Embrace the struggles and mistakes as part of the process.
Reverse Engineering
- Isolate identifiable elements when reverse-engineering success.
- Don't aim for 100% replication, focus on incremental improvement.
Defining Success
- Define success by percentage of improvement, not perfect replication.
- View learning as additive; each step forward is a win.