The Paradox of Genius: How To Be A Remarkably Unbalanced Individual

Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

Let's talk about Power Moves - Lethal Combinations of traits that can unlock your full potential

Most of us have strengths and with each strength is a corresponding weakness.

Says who?

History has shown time and time again that embodying seemingly contradictory traits can result in outsized success.

We look at the weaknesses we accept and how to overcome the fixed mindset, break out of our natural blockers, and become a spikey, unbalanced individual with additive strengths.

Balancing lessons from history and psychology we go on a tour of the most common and powerful opposing strengths that can be turned into an unstoppable combination when harnessed correctly. We also explore:

• How to identify your ideal strength combination
• Tools to work on weaknesses from different angles
• How neurodiversity and personality disorders can be harnessed as strengths
• Embracing instead of fighting your weaknesses

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Chapters:

00:00 Personality Labels and the Complexity of Human Traits

01:57 Exploring the Paradox of Powerful opposites

03:42 George Washington's Greatest Traits - Uncommon honesty and Undoubtable deception

06:42 The Danger of Cognitive Simplicity

09:36 #1 Balancing Knowledge and Open-Mindedness: Rethinking assumptions

11:20 #2 Empathy and Assertiveness: Compassionate Leadership

12:37 #3 Time Sensitivity: Optimize vs. Immerse

14:22 #4 Work Hard, Play Hard - Sustainable output

15:48 #5 Patience and Urgency - Balanced tempo

18:09 #6 Short-Term Actions vs. Long-Term Vision - Paradox of genius

20:14 #7 Creativity and Analytical Thinking - Innovation Engine

21:30 #8 High Belief and Highly Critical - Product Intelligence

23:00 #9 Stubbornness and Flexibility - Thriving in uncertainty

25:25 #10 Self-Confidence and Humility - Grounded Ambition

26:26 #11 Humour and Seriousness - Ideal partner

28:18 Framework to identify strengths and weakness

31:20 Mindmapping Weakness in ADHD

34:40 - Complementing Our Natural Appearance with Opposing Traits

35:48 Personality Disorders and Nuerodiversity - Turning weaknesses into strengths: BPD, NPD, ADHD

38:19 Conclusion: Embrace the Paradoxes

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