Discovering Purpose: The Blake Mycoski Story - Embrace Challenges, Follow Passion

Join me, a Valley Girl, as we explore the mindset of changing one's life path and discover how to overcome obstacles and find purpose in a world full of uncertainty.

1. The speaker discusses finding what to do in life using the example of Blake, who changed his career path from building a barcode scanning app to starting an airline company.
2. The key takeaway is that regardless of the problems faced, choosing a problem that excites you will yield different and better results.
3. This concept can be applied to careers, professions, or businesses you want to build.
4. For those who are unsure, try talking to as many people as possible and experimenting with various jobs.
5. The speaker's personal example: while studying mathematics and economics, she discovered her interest in languages and intercultural communication, leading her to create Study Brad.
6. Passion and drive can be more important than knowledge and experience.
7. When starting a career or business, follow what excites you without overthinking it; something magical may happen.
8. Be open to switching jobs, careers, or products, as lifelong learning is essential.
9. Identify the key elements that matter in your job and weigh them against potential problems, giving each a scale of 1-5.
10. Consider taking career tests or consulting career counselors to determine what you value in a job.
11. Set specific, measurable goals (KPIs) for yourself when starting a business or new career path.
12. When setting goals, choose metrics that can measure your progress and excitement about the job.
13. Be mindful of the trade-offs involved in choosing one path over another; understand what you're gaining and losing by making a specific decision.
14. Regularly ask yourself if you are enjoying your work and the problem it addresses, and assess whether you're excited to wake up every morning and tackle it.
15. The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-reflection in decision-making: understanding what you're giving up by making a certain choice.
16. Stay focused on enjoying your work and finding excitement in the problems you are solving.
17. Encourage asking oneself, "Am I enjoying this? Am I excited to wake up every morning and keep working on whatever I'm working on right now?"
18. The speaker shares her personal experience with Study Brad, which started as a passion project and grew into a business over time.
19. She highlights the importance of delegation and automation in her work through the use of gamma app, an AI-based tool for creating presentations.
20. The speaker expresses gratitude to the sponsor, gamma app, for their assistance in preparing presentations and presentations design.
21. She recommends a lifelong learning approach, continuously educating oneself through various means such as courses and YouTube content.
22. Encourages understanding that job-switching and career changes are common and acceptable in today's work environment.
23. Offers tips like taking tests or consulting career counselors to understand what one values in a job, leading to better career decisions.
24. Suggests choosing specific metrics when starting a business or new career path, such as revenue growth or number of posted videos, to evaluate success and progress.

Source: Silicon Valley Girl via YouTube

❓ What do you think? What is one problem or challenge that you're willing to take a chance on, and what excites you most about the potential outcome? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!