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Curiosity #1093

Van Phillips, after losing his foot, asked why a better prosthetic couldn’t be made, leading to the creation of the cheetah flex foot. Curiosity, a trainable mindset, drives growth and improvement, as exemplified by Phillips question and subsequent innovation.

Trade-offs #1092

Diya Jolly has chosen to step back in rank or pay four times in her career to prioritize growth opportunities over status or salary. Her decisions, governed by the Law of Trade-offs let her from Microsoft to Freewill, Google, Okta, and now Xero. The key takeaway is to consider the best alternative when making decision decisions, as every choice involves an opportunity cost.

Rubberbands #1091

Brad Jacobs, who built eight billion-dollar companies, believes that engineered pressure enhances performance. He embraces the tension of being a public company, using quarterly earnings as a public report card to keep his management team Sharp. The key is to be comfortable with being uncomfortable into voluntarily stretch, oneself to draw out the best performance.

Ladder #1090

Sam Insull, Thomas Edison‘s right-hand man, built the centralized electric supply industry, but lost everything due to reckless borrowing. His story highlights the importance of character, as strong character, supports higher treatment and prevents failure. The message emphasizes the need to prioritize character growth over external success.

Pain #1089

Pain, when managed well, can lead to growth. Cheryl McGuinness Hutchins, who lost her husband on September 11, 2001, chose to transform her pain into a platform, exemplifying the law of pain. The key to growth is not avoiding pain, but stewarding it effectively.