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Successful People Can Be Awkward with Guy Raz

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Overview

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Explore patterns of success and the personalities of accomplished individuals in this insightful interview with Guy Raz, author of "How I Built This." Delve into topics such as unique traits of successful people, defining moments of achievement, content creation strategies, and the role of awkwardness in success. Learn from Raz's extensive experience interviewing entrepreneurs and gain valuable insights on pivoting in business, as exemplified by the Stacy's Pita Chip story. Discover how even the most successful individuals can embrace their awkwardness and use it to their advantage in this engaging 25-minute discussion on the Science of People channel.

Syllabus

Intro/Sneak Preview
About Guy Raz
Is there a pattern to successful personalities?
Did you have a moment where you thought “I’m successful now?” Did that come from an accomplishment or a state of being?
When you’re creating content, are you thinking about rules for engagement?
Is there a story you wish you could’ve fit into your book?
Stacy’s Pita Chip Story and Pivots
Have any of these amazing, successful people been awkward and is awkwardness okay?
Conclusion

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