Prosper With Purpose

Episode 8: Think Opposite


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Welcome to today’s podcast! Are you stuck tackling problems head-on, only to feel like you're spinning your wheels? Today, we dive into the art of inversion—a counterintuitive problem-solving technique that flips the script by asking, "What could go wrong?" or "How could I make this worse?" By looking at challenges from the opposite angle, you can uncover hidden insights, avoid pitfalls, and unlock creative solutions.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What inversion is and why it’s such a powerful mental model.
  • Practical applications in business, personal development, finance, and engineering.
  • Biblical examples of inversion that show how weakness can become strength.
  • The surprising power of avoiding failure rather than chasing success.

Key Scriptures:

  • 1 Samuel 17 (David and Goliath)
  • Judges 7 (Gideon’s Army)
  • John 6 (Jesus Feeding the 5,000)

Highlights:

  • How inversion exposes hidden assumptions and challenges biases.
  • Practical steps to apply inversion to goals, relationships, and productivity.
  • Biblical wisdom on reframing challenges for breakthrough solutions.
  • Why “avoiding mistakes” can be more effective than “chasing brilliance.”
  • Real-world applications of inversion in engineering, leadership, and finance.

Thanks for joining me today! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more thought-provoking strategies and insights. Let’s prosper with purpose!

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Prosper With PurposeBy Leon Golden