Effort should not be associated with impossibility

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Effort should not limit a person's belief in their ability to excel in different areas. Effort should not be linked to impossibility as it can create self-limiting beliefs and hinder personal growth. Associating ease of achievement in one area with the perceived difficulty in another area is a limiting mindset. People often give up on tasks because they find it hard, which is a pity as it constrains personal development. It is crucial not to view initial success as the benchmark for future achievements, as everyone starts as a beginner in any new endeavor. Compassion should be shown towards those who unknowingly confine themselves to mental boundaries, preventing them from exploring their full potential.

Join me for an exhilarating journey with the iconic Guy Kawasaki, whose storied career takes us from the early days at Apple to his influential role at Canva, and as an author who continues to shape the business world. Listen in as we explore the concept of a growth mindset through Guy's eyes, drawing on personal stories from his time with Apple and the opportunities he's seized—or missed—throughout his career. Guy reflects on pivotal moments, like candidly challenging Steve Jobs and the subsequent twists his career took, including the lucrative roles he turned down. The discussion reveals how embracing a growth mindset, as advocated by Carol Dweck, has influenced Guy's decisions and permeates the message of his latest book. It's a revealing look at the balance between seizing chances and the wisdom gleaned from the roads not taken. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that might just change your perspective on success and the potential for growth in every one of us..

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