This week’s episode is one that you do not want to miss.

Meet Navid Nathoo — Co-Founder of TKS (The Knowledge Society), or what he likes to call — a human accelerator, a program specialized in teaching students how to solve the world’s important problems, in the right ways.

TKS offers 2 programs for students, each focusing on foundational mindsets that someone needs to not only live a successful life but a happy fulfilling life. They double down on real-world skills that people can learn to make an actual contribution to the world’s problems.

So many of us suffer from two things: perfectionism and insecurity. These mindsets only hold us back. What we learn from Navid is vital — done is better than perfect. By being done you get feedback and with feedback, you grow.

We learn that by prioritizing curiosity and excitement over what others think about you, we can reshape our mindset from reasons not to, to reasons to.

In this episode, we chat about topics including

• How character and network are more important than knowledge and skills
• The value of feedback
• How to make the choice between being anxious and excited
• The importance of being present and focusing on what you can control
• How problem-solving is the #1 most important skill today

What are you doing in your classroom to empower YOUR students to understand the role that character and network play in their future success?

Let us know on Twitter using the hashtag #CompetenciesPodcast

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Reflection Prompts for Your Students

Use the prompts below to have your students reflect on what they heard in the episode and consider how Navid’s advice can be applied to them.

1. Navid believes that everything we do is about people, regardless of the industry we find ourselves in later on. Do you agree with this? Why or why not? What can you do now to help develop your people skills (communication, collaboration, etc.)?
   
   
2. Why is mindset important when it comes to success? Think about a time when you had to reframe a situation and persevere. What did you do to change your mindset and what did this experience teach you?
   
   
3. Navid mentions that TKS works to help students develop real-world skills needed in today’s rapidly changing society. What skills do you think are important when entering the workforce today? Why?
   
   
4. Consider what Navid says about looking at character and network when hiring. Why are these two things so important? How could you highlight these when applying for a job?
   
   
5. Think of a time when you have felt insecure. What caused this feeling and were you able to overcome it? What are some strategies you could use to change your mindset when confronted with insecurities in the future?

Helpful Links

• Learn more about TKS and all they have to offer at https://tks.world
• Program Overview
• TKS Innovate Program (age 13–18) Virtual
• TKS Innovate Program (age 13–18) In Person
• TKS Foundations Program (age 11–13) Virtual — Interest form
• TKS Foundations Program (age 11–13) In Person
• Some TKS projects
• Have Questions about TKS? Schedule a meeting with a student
• Follow Navid on Twitter
• Podcast: The knowledge project — Navil Ravikant | The Angel Philosopher