Run from genius: Why the smartest person in the room is often the worst to follow
People are drawn to genius like moths to a flame. We write books about geniuses. Make films about them. Genius
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Build the Launch Pad: Why the size of your ambition needs to match your stage
It can be dangerous to dream too big before you’re ready - you’re setting yourself up to fail, and
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The Danger of Role Models: Why someone else's map won't fit your terrain
Your heroes can kill you. Having an internal locus of control and identity is extremely important. It’s important not
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Leave the Bones Behind: How to extract the useful parts of bad advice
Not all advice is good advice. Daphne E. Jones, the ex-SVP and Chief Information Officer of GE Healthcare, once
Call the Timeout: How to stop one bad day from wrecking everything
We all have goals that require some discipline, but once one thing goes wrong it can be easy to let
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🎙️ Dreams, Doubts and Creative Conflict with Kelly Wilde Miller
David speaks with Kelly Wilde Miller, a writer and speaker giving voice to the necessity of authentic self-expression. She
An Honourable Thief: What great creators actually mean by 'originality'
At the end of the game show Golden Ball, the two final contestants have to decide whether to steal or
Sweat the Small Stuff: Why the things you dismiss decide the outcome
I had a friend who loved to say “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” The problem is, it’s often
It's a Sprint and a Marathon: Why choosing one pace guarantees you lose
People like to say, “It’s not a sprint; it’s a marathon.” The problem is that some people take
You have one decision to make today
You have one decision to make today You take it for granted because you do it every day. It doesn’
The Future Is Cheap: Why the best opportunities look ridiculous at first
Buying the future is usually cheaper than you think. Alexander Graham Bell tried to sell the telephone to Western Union
Making the Black Mamba
Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest players in basketball history. In a 20-year career with the Los Angeles
