In this episode, I talk about the importance of adapting when life doesn't go according to plan. Drawing from my personal experiences and insights from figures like Bozoma Saint John, Elizabeth Gilbert and Steve Jobs, I talk of the importance of flexibility over rigid planning and some of the strategies that have helped me along the way like reframing setbacks, leaning into curiosities and embracing a misfit mentality. Adaptability enables growth and creativity in a constantly changing world.

00:13 The Importance of Adaptability

01:31 Personal Experiences with Uncertainty

04:05 Insights from Influential Figures

12:21 Strategies for Practicing Adaptability

22:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

References:

• Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
• What I learned from 100 days of rejection | Jia Jiang | TED
• The beauty of being a misfit | Lidia Yuknavitch
• Your elusive creative genius | Elizabeth Gilbert

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