Best-selling author Richard Koch discusses the transformational experiences of historical figures, including Paul of Tarsus, who he believes achieved "unreasonable success" by changing their outlook on life and becoming more effective. He also shares his definition of success in this insightful conversation.
In the context of unreasonable success, success means reaching a goal that seems impossible or unattainable. In order to achieve this level of success, it's important to focus on creating something that is universally applicable, like what Paul of Tarsus did with the religion of Christianity.
This podcast discusses how an individual's decision to take action can lead to unexpected success that goes beyond what their skills may suggest.
British Prime Minister sought out influence from American singer-songwriter, Woody Guthrie, and was inspired by Bob Dylan's protest songs such as "Blowing in the Wind" which made him the voice of the generation.
People can have life-transforming experiences that can make them a hundred times more powerful and effective than their previous self, as in the example of Jeff Bezos who went from a failed investment banker to the founder of Amazon after meeting with David Shaw.
The speaker shares his own experience of a transformative moment when he got hired by BCG, and discusses the possibility of engineering such moments.