Chapter
The Value of Embracing Failure
1:22:52 - 1:32:40 (09:48)
The idea of seeing failure as an end in itself, and almost the thing that you are aiming to get to, is discussed. Failure is not a bug, you repurpose failure, and rebrand it as the outcome.
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In this podcast segment, the speaker tells a story about a man who solved a problem by focusing on the opposite of what everyone else was doing.
1:22:52 - 1:24:20 (01:28)
Summary
In this podcast segment, the speaker tells a story about a man who solved a problem by focusing on the opposite of what everyone else was doing. By prioritizing building a cheap and easily repairable aircraft instead of a beautiful and intricate one, the man was able to make progress at a much faster pace.
ChapterThe Value of Embracing Failure
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
Pixar famously embraces the concept of "ugly babies" in their creative process, valuing the initial imperfect sketches and ideas as crucial to the eventual success of a project.
1:24:21 - 1:29:19 (04:58)
Summary
Pixar famously embraces the concept of "ugly babies" in their creative process, valuing the initial imperfect sketches and ideas as crucial to the eventual success of a project. By protecting and nurturing these early stages, they allow for better performance later on.
ChapterThe Value of Embracing Failure
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
The ability to make life more effortless builds courage and commitment towards taking action, regardless of the outcome, thus reducing the emotional burden and fear of failure.
1:29:19 - 1:30:22 (01:02)
Summary
The ability to make life more effortless builds courage and commitment towards taking action, regardless of the outcome, thus reducing the emotional burden and fear of failure. Encouragement and not growing up with a burden of looking stupid, allows for a sense of willingness to try new things and not being afraid of the outcome.
ChapterThe Value of Embracing Failure
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
The value of failure lies in the ability to see it as the end goal, as each failure brings you one step closer to your true calling.
1:30:22 - 1:32:40 (02:17)
Summary
The value of failure lies in the ability to see it as the end goal, as each failure brings you one step closer to your true calling. By reframing failure as a tool for growth, you can find success in every attempt to achieve your goals.