Michelangelo was asked how he created his masterpieces. He replied that he simply saw the works of art embedded within the slabs of marble and then set about chipping away at everything that wasn’t of that work of art. The best influencers (and elite athletes, artists and inventors) are boring. They are all about Mundanity: repeating the same few habits e ... Show More
Mar 4
Embrace Life's Seasons for Peak Work + Personal Growth
“Worldly productivity” is about getting (big) things done. It’s important to a human life as it improves your lot, adds value to others and provides a sense of meaning, through your progress. People are happy when they make progress.Yet, there is a second, quieter form of product ... Show More
2m 20s
Feb 2024
You Are An Artist (Whether You Know It Or Not) | Watch Over Your Perceptions
<p>Maybe you don’t see yourself as an artist, just like Socrates didn’t see himself as an athlete, but maybe you are. According to Mikel Jollett, the founder of the band The Airborne Toxic Event and the <a href="https://geni.us/Cj7Cjg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">au ... Show More
8m 54s
Mar 2023
What Does it Mean to be an Artist? [198]
This week, we're discussing what it means to be an artist. Renowned music producer Rick Rubin has written a book in which he argues that the artist is a conduit for creativity comes from source energy. Therefore, he says, the artist’s job is to open themselves up as much as possi ... Show More
58m 3s
Jun 2024
BILLIONAIRE Reveals Key Habits of THE RICH! Do This NOW to Make Money & Build Wealth | Michael Rubin
<p>Today, we have an extraordinary guest who embodies resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Michael Rubin, the CEO of Fanatics and a serial entrepreneur, joins us to share his incredible journey from academic struggles to building a multi-billion dolla ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2023
Adam Robinson: Positioning Yourself For Success
What can the strategies of the chessboard teach us about how to succeed in life? Author, educator, entrepreneur, hedge fund advisor and US Chess Federation life master Adam Robinson makes a return appearance to The Knowledge Project to discuss some of the best ways to position yo ... Show More
53m 53s