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Dec 2018
42m 33s

Jonah Sachs || Unsafe Thinking

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Today we have Jonah Sachs on the podcast. Jonah is an author, speaker, storyteller, designer, and entrepreneur. He is the author of Winning the Story Wars: Why Those Who Tell— and Live— The Best Stories Will Rule the Future, and most recently, Unsafe Thinking: How to Be Nimble and Bold When You Need It Most.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is safe unsafe thinking?
  • The power of intuition for creativity
  • Does your subconscious have free will?
  • Dual-process theory and creativity
  • How can you challenge and change yourself when you need it most?
  • The importance of context for creativity
  • The different phases of the creative process
  • The importance of rocking the boat
  • The benefits of collaborating with your enemies
  • How can you stay motivated when changing habits is so hard?
  • What’s the difference between flow and deliberate practice?
  • The difference between values and identity
  • Making a safe culture for risks
  • How to gamify dissent

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