Chapter
Approaching Work with Passion and Letting Go Afterwards
29:05 - 32:32 (03:26)
The speaker believes in giving his all when working on a project but understands that this alone isn't enough for it to be successful. He believes that once you've put in the work, it's important to let go and move on to new things, rather than expending energy on follow-ups.
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The speaker discusses the importance of treating a project like it is one's child, putting all of one's energy into it, while still accepting that there are external forces that can impact its success.
29:05 - 30:45 (01:39)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of treating a project like it is one's child, putting all of one's energy into it, while still accepting that there are external forces that can impact its success. The responsibility is to do one's best and let go of the outcome.
ChapterApproaching Work with Passion and Letting Go Afterwards
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The idea of focusing on follow-up instead of starting something new can be a waste of time in terms of creativity.
30:45 - 32:32 (01:46)
Summary
The idea of focusing on follow-up instead of starting something new can be a waste of time in terms of creativity. Whether a book is successful or not, the goal should be to start new conversations and get people thinking, rather than just trying to be popular.