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Lessons from Dirty Jobs: Antagonists in the Room
In this episode, Mike Rowe shares how having antagonists in the room gave him permission to pursue alternative platitudes and break away from predictable processes. He also explains how his work with QVC led to a dialogue with Ford and an opportunity to experiment with their brand.
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Having a clear set of parameters allows for creativity to thrive and stand out, while an antagonist can push us to success within certain confines.
58:43 - 1:00:51 (02:08)
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Having a clear set of parameters allows for creativity to thrive and stand out, while an antagonist can push us to success within certain confines. Even a predictable system can serve as a foundation for creativity to bloom.
ChapterLessons from Dirty Jobs: Antagonists in the Room
Episode#157: The Importance of Being Dirty: Lessons from Mike Rowe
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Mike Rowe discusses his concept of alternative platitudes and how it opened doors for him to work with Ford, using the same DNA from Dirty Jobs to make customers the hero of their brand.
1:00:51 - 1:05:18 (04:26)
Summary
Mike Rowe discusses his concept of alternative platitudes and how it opened doors for him to work with Ford, using the same DNA from Dirty Jobs to make customers the hero of their brand.