Daily Journal Prompt 174 📝📜
Explore the anti-guru approach to success with Shaan Puri on Modern Wisdom. Unpack 7 semi-controversial rules and challenge conventional wisdom with our engaging journal prompt and weekly challenge. Book recommendation included.
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The Anti-Guru Approach to Success: Unpacking Shaan Puri's 7 Semi-Controversial Rules on Modern Wisdom
Quote of the Day
"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Albert Schweitzer
Have you ever questioned the conventional wisdom that society feeds us about success? Today, we're diving into an episode of the Modern Wisdom Podcast featuring Shaan Puri, an entrepreneur and self-proclaimed "anti-guru," who challenges some of our most deeply ingrained beliefs about what it takes to be successful.
Key Points from the Podcast
Hard Work is Overrated
Shaan argues that the notion of "hard work pays off" is not always true. Sometimes, it's about working smart, not hard.
The Two Most Understated Skills in the World
According to Shaan, the ability to communicate effectively and to sell are the two most understated skills that can propel you to success.
How to Stop Overthinking
Shaan emphasizes the importance of action over endless planning. Sometimes, the best way to solve a problem is to act.
Learning the Wrong Lessons from Failure
Failure is often glorified as a stepping stone to success, but Shaan warns that not all failures are equal. It's crucial to understand why you failed to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Journal Prompt
Imagine you've been given the power to rewrite one "rule" of success that society generally accepts. Write a short story where the protagonist breaks this conventional rule and discovers a new form of happiness and success.
The Challenge
For the next week, identify one "rule" you've been following blindly in your pursuit of success. Break it intentionally and journal about the experience. What did you learn? How did it feel?
Austin Snow
Book Recommendation
If you're intrigued by the idea of challenging conventional wisdom, then "Outliers: The Story of Success" by Malcolm Gladwell is a must-read. This book delves into the factors that contribute to high levels of success. While we often attribute success to individual merit, hard work, and intelligence, Gladwell argues that there's more to the story. He explores how culture, upbringing, timing, and even birth dates can have a significant impact on one's success.
Conclusion
Shaan Puri's insights are a breath of fresh air in a world filled with clichéd advice. Are you ready to challenge the status quo?
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Until our next rendezvous
With all my heart,
Your Friend, Austin ❤✌
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