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341 Elizabeth Gilbert on Creating Big Magic and Staying Grounded

The School of Greatness

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Jackhammers vs. Hummingbirds

The speaker reflects on the pressure to have a clear passion and purpose from a young age, highlighting that most people navigate their lives like a path through a carnival funhouse. They distinguish between 'jackhammers,' who are fully focused on their passion, and 'hummingbirds,' who cross-pollinate ideas by exploring various pursuits. The speaker questions the push for everyone to be like jackhammers, emphasizing the value and contribution of hummingbirds in bringing diversity and innovation to the world.

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