logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2025
6m 24s

Why the Best Ideas Come from Breaking th...

Headspace Studios
About this episode
Malcolm Gladwell explores how innovation often begins with challenging conventional wisdom. Discover why questioning norms, embracing curiosity, and thinking differently create the perfect conditions for groundbreaking ideas and change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
Up next
Yesterday
Simple Doesn't Mean Easy
Meditation isn't complicated, but it does ask something unusual of us: to stop trying to fix every uncomfortable moment. Dora explores why the practice is remarkably simple, and why our expectations are often what make it feel difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me ... Show More
6m 21s
Jul 6
Your Mind Was Never Meant to Be Empty
If you've ever sat down to meditate only to feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, you're not alone. Dora shares a gentler approach that replaces frustration with awareness, helping you meet your mind exactly as it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
5m 51s
Jul 3
When Growth Feels Invisible
When you feel stuck, it's natural to focus on how far you still have to go. Instead, try to pause for a moment, and look back. You may discover you've already changed in ways you never stopped long enough to notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
6m 41s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2021
Malcolm Gladwell, Journalist & Author
Today’s quote, from Malcolm Gladwell’s Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, is an insightful objection to the mindset of “knowledge is power.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
2m 56s
Sep 2018
Malcolm Gladwell Reveals the Secrets Behind "Outliers"
Malcolm Gladwell is known for his innovative writing style, which combines the ideologies of science, religion, and pop culture.His best-selling books “The Tipping Point,” “Blink” and “Outliers” remain some of the most popular works that redefine conventional wisdom and challenge ... Show More
48m 20s
Jun 2021
Episode 31 - Jamie Siminoff
On innovation and taking a chance on yourself. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com 
48m 23s
Feb 2024
6 tips on being a successful entrepreneur | John Mullins
Sometimes, you need to break the rules to innovate — but which ones? Entrepreneurship professor John Mullins shares six counter-conventional mindsets for entrepreneurs looking to think strategically, navigate challenges and change the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ... Show More
15m 40s
Apr 2024
6 tips on being a successful entrepreneur | John Mullins
Sometimes, you need to break the rules to innovate — but which ones? Entrepreneurship professor John Mullins shares six counter-conventional mindsets for entrepreneurs looking to think strategically, navigate challenges and change the world. After the talk, Modupe expands on the ... Show More
18m 41s
Mar 2021
ReThinking: Malcolm Gladwell Questions Everything
When Adam Grant and Malcolm Gladwell sit down to challenge each other, everything is fair game. Sit ringside for this collegial cage match in which two preeminent writers rethink each other's ideas in an insatiable quest to get closer to the truth. Is intelligence undersold or ov ... Show More
1h 21m
Oct 2022
Moment 81 - Malcolm Gladwell: What You Thought About Happiness and Fulfilment is Wrong
In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Reflecting on why immigrants and children of immigrants are often more successful than average, Malcolm turns conventional thinking on its head by saying ... Show More
12m 48s
Jul 2025
Stop Believing Everything You Think
In this episode from 2021, organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant joins Gwyneth Paltrow to explore what it really takes to change your mind—about your work, your worth, and even your identity. They unpack the hidden cost of certainty, the surprising upside ... Show More
49m 32s