Value-Curiosity

"The key is to enjoy hanging out on the edge. That is, you find it interesting to attempt things one step beyond where you are right now. It could be the edge of your ability or the edge of your knowledge or the edge of your network.

If you reach — but just a little — and you do it every week, then you'll take on challenges that are manageable enou... See more

What truly changes the game is when an organization decides to commit to being better at being better.

That’s hard to do and difficult to compete against.

Autobiographical vs. Empathic Listening

When we listen autobiographically, we turn the other person’s story into our story. We filter everything they say through our own experiences, values, and perspective.

When we listen empathically, we create space for others to share their perspective and emotions. And in the process we build a deeper sense of ... See more

“You are as old as the risks you take. In many ways, aging is not the process of growing old, but rather the slow death of becoming overly protective, scared, and worried about losing what you have. Youth is found in the energy of going for it, taking the risk, and trusting that you’ll figure it out along the way.”

The painter Vincent van Gogh on fear and risk:

"Fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm fearsome, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore. They leave that wisdom to those to whom it appeals. When the storm comes — when night falls — what's worse: the danger or the fear of danger? Give me reality... See more

15. I'm constantly pushing myself into discomfort. Doing things that challenge and push me to become a better version of myself is crucial to maintaining a youthful outlook. The ability to learn new things and upgrade ourselves physically and mentally is an infinite game I'll gladly play for the rest of my life.

We too often think that deep conversations have to be painful or vulnerable conversations. I try to compensate for that by asking questions about the positive sides of life: “Tell me about a time you adapted to change.” “What’s working really well in your life?” “What are you most self-confident about?” “Which of your five senses is strongest?” “Ha

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Work becomes great when curiosity drives it beyond obligation.

V2 | Chemistry | Alloying

Alloying is the art of mixing elements to create something greater than the sum of its parts. While our intuition tells us that pure substances are best, alloying shows this is not always true. One plus one can equal ten. By blending ingredients in precise proportions, metallurgists can create materials with bespoke propert... See more