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Everything I Learned From Seth Godin in 50 Minutes - Wes Kao
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Ep. 235
Is instant success holding you back from true mastery?
Kipp, Kieran, and guest, Wes Kao (co-founder of Maven and altMBA), dive into the lessons learned from Seth Godin about embracing the craft, overcoming fear of failure, and achieving true success through strategic thinking. Learn more on why perfecting your skills requires deliberate effort, the crucial difference between strategy and strategic thinking, and how constructive feedback can transform teams. This episode breaks down how high standards, strong leadership, and hands-on experience are the key drivers of high performance and long-term success.
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