Problems are opportunity
problem-solving should be used daily. The more practice we get at problem-solving the better we get. The amount of problems we solve correlates directly with the number of opportunities we are able to solve.
There is a tiny switch between doing something and doing nothing
Seelig demonstrates this with Do Bands. These are just rubber bands that are a reminder to do something, after you complete your objective you can record it on the Do Bands website. Just having a band on your arm can be the difference between acting and not.
Find Opportunities by listing your assumptions about items, then write all Opposites
This is how Cirque de Soleil was created -expensive tickets, one act, a small tent, no animals, etc.
Big Objectives can often be obtained easier than mid-size goals
This is because they are less specific (more ways to win) and are given more resources.
Rules create the lowest common denominator
Know a Few things that are against rules
don’t ask for the things you can do.
Opportunity is not offered to you
Constantly Learning more
growth mindsets are shown to be most successful in and out of organizations.
problems are everywhere and are easy to uncover
Seelig uses the example of your wallet- everyone has complaints about their wallets.
Your successes are correlated with the number of failures
you have 5 Risks: physical, social, emotional, financial, and intellectual
passion is not enough, talent is needed
and you need to know how the world values that talent.
Ultimate Goal: Work = Play
better outlook make luck
You need to be observant, open-minded, friendly, and optimistic. The more extreme you take these the better your luck.
Act like you are in a Foreign country
Be acutely aware of your surroundings. Meet people everywhere you go, and take interest in all people and things.
Turn school/work Projects into bigger opportunities
A director used to use school projects to meet other famous/successful people in the film business. Always went beyond what was needed to make the A.
when making a difficult decision ask “how do I want to tell this story later?”
Find a win-win in Negotiation
When negotiating, both parties usually have parallel goals. It’s not always about competition
focus on 3 core objectives at once
Do not stretch farther than that or you will suck at them. Idea is that you can do whatever you want, just not at the same time.
newer miss opportunity to be excellent
Always go beyond what is expected
Doing means 100% commitment
Doing means 100% commitment
Your emotional state = your perspective on Things
Be mindful of it
Don’t define yourself by your current situation
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