Former Nike Designer Jason Mayden shares his strategies for improving introspection and harnessing child-like curiosity in this episode of Impact Theory.

PULL QUOTES
“The separation between where I want to go and where I am is my work ethic.” [3:00]

“When you are tested you are given the ability to have a testimony. So you can’t have a testimony without a test.” [6:16]

“Your greatest enemy is your “inner me”; it’s the conversation you have in your mind.” [16:25]

“If you want to be the greatest at something, you have to be open to improving.” [23:18]

“Ideas remain ideas until you give them a deadline.” [32:30]

“Look at your struggle as immersive empathy.” [48:46]

SHOW NOTES

Jason recalls learning about suffering at an early age. [5:21]
Jason talks about harnessing curiosity and turning weakness into strength. [8:48]
Jason describes what it means to have a non-emotional mindset and the mastery of self. [16:25]
Tom and Jason discuss how to improve on introspection and lessons he learned from Michael Jordan. [22:01]
Jason reveals how he meditates through service and creativity. [29:32]
Jason explains the need for forcing functions and trusted editors to go from ideation to execution. [32:30]
Jason shares the importance of asking uncomfortable questions and searching for accessible experts. [36:27]
Jason opens up about using the lack of resources growing up as motivation to succeed. [39:04]
Tom and Jason discuss three important skills that entrepreneurs need to develop. [42:51]
Jason emphasizes learning transferable skills and turning circumstances into opportunities. [46:17]
Jason explains why he wants to effect change in his local community. [49:12]
Tom and Jason touch on embracing naysayers and acknowledging fear. [51:38]
Jason defines the impact that he wants to have on the world. [53:46]

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Tim Grover - http://bit.ly/2uHkrtn [10:18]
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable - http://amzn.to/2vUs2l0 [10:22]
The Emperor’s Handbook - http://amzn.to/2ur4ZjK [15:45]

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