In this episode of The Boardroom, Charlie extracts the lessons in persistence from Lebron James and explains how we can we can push ahead and win when we are the underdog. Charlie delves deeper into the concept of persistency from a neuroscience perspective and explains why you see this trait in smart people. In a segment on happiness, Charlie spoke about Viktor Frankl and his book Man’s Search for Meaning. He discussed the meaning of happiness and meaning of purpose. Also in this episode, “In the News with Michael Davis”, the “Unlocking Greatness” spotlight with Disney animator Saul Blinkoff and the most commonly misused phrases you might be using.

In This Episode:

• Going All In: What Lebron James Can Teach Entrepreneurs (2:42 – 12:31)
• Productivity: Traits of Super Smart People – Persistence (12:33 – 22:25)
• Why Meaningfulness Matters More Than Happiness (22:26 – 30:22)
• “Unlocking Greatness” spotlight with Saul Blinkoff (30:25 – 40:45)
• “In the News with Michael Davis” (40:46 – 50:30)
• The Most Common Misused Phrases (50:35 – 56:00)

Resources:
The Atlantic: A Psychiatrist Who Survived The Holocaust Explains Why Meaningfulness Matters More Than Happiness
Inc: 20 Embarrassing Phrases Even Smart People Use
Entrepreneur:The Habits of the World’s Smartest People (Infographic)

 UG 008 – Dreams Can Come True: Saul Blinkoff’s Unlikely Journey to Disney and Animation

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