Jon and Bryan talk about the Process of Design Squiggle by Daniel Newman, and how it is a powerful mental model for embarking on anything new. They discuss the dangers of comparing where you are on your journey to where others are, and we wrap it up with a conversation about viewing our personal skills as being a network which grows stronger as we add new skills and cultivate the connections between them.
Jon and Bryan talk about Daniel Newman's Process of Design Squiggle as a mental model for understanding complicated processes (1:00). Then they discuss the problem with comparing where you are to others, especially when you are just starting (18:20). Finally Bryan introduces the concept of a "Skills Network" and how we can strategically develop our skills to create new opportunities (33:00).
Recorded May 7, 2020.
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The Newman Design Squiggle and Finding Your Purpose - Go Be More Blog
Developing Your "Skills Network" and the Importance of Multiplier Skills - Go Be More Blog
Von Ware - Ware Studios
U2's Beginnings - The Sun
Carlin Isles - YouTube
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Bryan Green, Go Be More Blog
Jon Rankin, @chasejonrankin, Go Be More
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