In this episode, Zach Oshinbanjo, Lee Zuvanich and Sarah Schumacher share how to turn your biggest facepalms and 'oh-no' moments into stepping stones. From last-minute grant scrambles to learning to cultivate optimism, they dive into personal stories and practical tips on finding the silver lining in every screw-up. They also make a diversion into public speaking tips, and give examples of how to spot red flags in business referencing a certain weird book.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Hosts Introduction

00:45 Turning Disasters into Opportunities

01:29 Real-Life Examples of Finding Silver Linings

03:22 The Importance of Narrative and Progress

05:30 Survivorship Bias and Resilience

09:21 Personal Stories of Resilience

13:55 Public Speaking and Overcoming Fear

25:42 Recognizing Red Flags in Business

34:03 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Opportunity Recognition
• Survivorship Bias
• The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene (a reference, not a recommendation…)
• How to Conduct a Premortem

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