432: How Creativity Rules the World with Maria Brito

Many people believe—maybe you are one of them—that you’re either born creative or you’re not. Today’s guest suggests that nothing could be further from the truth.

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Why is it a room full of school children will say “yes” to the question of whether or not they’re creative, and demonstrate it in myriad ways, only for those that answer similarly to drop dramatically as they age?

I would argue, in part, it’s because school educates out of us our creativity as it forces us all into the same mold (or else).

If that’s you, never fear. You can get it back. Maria Brito, author of How Creativity Rules the World: The Art and Business of Turning Your Ideas Into Gold, illustrates how creativity is merely a series of habits, actions, and attitudes that anyone can develop—regardless of who you are and what you do.

There has never been, she says, a more crucial time than now to develop your creativity and your ability to innovate. Coming up with original ideas of value is today’s most precious resource.

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429: The Magic Formula That Will Make You Rich with Noah St. John

Recently, I was able to welcome a first-time guest named Honoreé Corder. Honoreé is making a return visit in just a few weeks. In the mean time, I’m chatting with an author she was kind of enough to introduce me to a few weeks ago. I’m glad she did.

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His name is Noah St. John and he is the author of Millionaire AFFORMATIONS: The Magic Formula That Will Make You Rich.

Noah is known as “The Mental Health Coach to the Stars” and, in his new book, reveals his simple yet powerful method, validated by inspiring stories, real-life case studies, and more than two decades of experience being the ‘go-to’ coach for Hollywood celebrities, 8-figure CEOs, professional athletes, and elite entrepreneurs around the world.

Noah’s book Millionaire AFFORMATIONS® is not about trying to “trick” your brain into believing something you don’t believe.

Instead, It’s a proven way to overcome the self-doubt, negative thinking, and lack of confidence that hold you back, and ultimately empower you to become your very best self.

Whether you want to become a millionaire, build wealth faster, or retire early, join the more than one million people worldwide who are already using Noah’s iconic method to transform your life in less than five minutes a day.

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427: Simple Money, Rich Life with Bob Lotich

I’ve known today’s guest for several years. We live near each other and have met in person on two previous occasions. The first was at my book launch party last August. Bob Lotich was kind enough to show up and give support to the project.

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The first time I ever met Bob was to help a mutual friend with a move. It was one of the longest, most grueling days of manual labor I can honestly remember.

But I also remember how even keel Bob remained throughout the entire afternoon. He was impressive actually.

Still, not nearly as impressive as his writing skills. And to think that, in school, English and writing were pretty much his worst subjects.

His book, with input within the book from his wife Linda, is one of the easiest reads on money I’ve ever encountered. If this is a subject you need to wrap your head around, you want help from someone who won’t make you feel dumb, and you want to see impact immediately, then pick up Simple Money, Rich Life: Achieve True Financial Freedom & Design a Life of Eternal Impact.

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426: A New Way to Think with Roger Martin

This episode marks the third week in a row I’ve welcomed a university professor (or former professor). First Harvard, then Yale, and today’s guest, formerly of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. I feel smarter just having been around them these last few weeks.

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That guest today is making a returning visit to us. His name is Roger L. Martin and his latest book (his 13th) is called A New Way to Think: Your Guide to Superior Management Effectiveness.

Over a stellar career, Roger has advised the CEOs of some of the world’s most successful companies.

From the beginning, he noted that almost every executive he talked to had a “model”—a framework or way of thinking that guided their strategy and activities. But these models tended to become automatic, so much so that when one didn’t work, the typical response was just to apply it again—with greater enthusiasm.

Reading like a series of one-on-one sessions with one of the world’s leading business thinkers, A New Way to Think is an essential guide for any current or aspiring business leader.

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425: A Radical New Way to Negotiate with Barry Nalebuff

Last week we chatted with a Harvard professor. Next week, we’ll chat with a professor at a prestigious college in Canada. This week, we receive a visit from at professor at Yale University.

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That professor’s name is Barry Nalebuff. One of his early experiences negotiating was when he and a former student sold their tea company to Coca-Cola. It was the first time the theory of splitting the pie—what he was teaching his students—was put to use in the real world.

Barry’s new book is called Split the Pie: A Radical New Way to Negotiate. The topic of negotiation has not been one to fascinate me, historically at least. However, I found Barry’s book a fun way to learn about negotiation.

Negotiation is often stressful, Barry says. It can bring out the worst in people. But wouldn’t it be better if there were a principled way to negotiate—even better, a way to treat people fairly and get treated fairly in return. Split the Pie does just that.

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