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This podcast episode focuses on the importance of sports as a community builder and a source of discipline and professional success, with Rob McMullan highlighting the social and public health benefits, and Trevor McKee emphasizing how sports can offer a path out of poverty and a connection point for communities to come together.

The High Octane Friends podcast is where Rob McMullan & Trevor McKee discuss a variety of subjects in an authentic and unvarnished way.

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Rob McMullan, Trevor McKee, and Jori Lichtman discussed "developing resilience in the face of change," covering personal, employment, corporate, and societal changes. Jori Lichtman introduced themselves as the first guest and shared their journey, including career transitions and parental loss, contributing to their "PhD in resilience," whether from personal or career losses, like losing a job prospect were confident about, or even in the face of societal changes, particularly the decline of community and increased fear impacting younger generations. Jori shared motivational quotes like "No means next" and "Rejection is redirection," emphasizing a belief that things happen for a reason, while they all underscored the importance of maintaining a balanced and realistic perspective, especially in the modern media landscape that often sensationalizes negative events. Highlighting the importance of focusing on the positive, despite the brain's natural inclination towards negativity, Rob mentions his personal tactic of looking at a picture of a smiling baby before important meetings to boost his mood. Other strategies include physically patting oneself on the back in recognition of a job well done, or giving “gold stars” for achieving something that can be difficult to do, and the importance of having a community of trusted friends to provide humor, encouragement and trusted advice. Finally, the use of small habits can help to build mental momentum and provide psychological benefits, enabling us to feel capable of greater things.

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• Societal Changes and Community Connection
• Reframing and Positive Outlook
• Challenges and Negative Effects of Social Media / Media Influence
• Developing Resilience through Experience
• Tactics for Positive Thinking
• The use of Music and Uplifting Stories as Motivational Tools
• Self Perception, and reframing negative thinking
• The connection between Resilience and Optimism
• The importance of Community, Actively seeking Mentors, and Volunteering
• Celebrating Small Wins, building good Habits and Momentum

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Rob McMullan and Trevor McKee discussed the importance of leveraging AI as a tool for business, with Trevor noting that most creative ideas often come from allowing the subconscious mind to ruminate on problems, such as taking a break or walking, rather than actively staring at a blank screen. Rob countered the idea of an "us versus them" mentality regarding AI, suggesting that technology can be used to stimulate thinking and enhance human creativity; but that nevertheless we should advocate for the necessity of cultivating "creative genius" to compete in the age of increasing automation and AI, suggesting strategies like breaking rules and embracing the unknown. The conversation covered the need for adaptability, overcoming perfectionism, the power of collaborative "jamming," and the value of unlearning and relearning to maintain creativity.

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The Imperative of Creative Genius in the Age of AI
Nature of Creativity and Overcoming Blocks
Technology as a Creative Stimulant
Embracing the Unknown and Breaking Rules
Cultivating Creative Habits and Overcoming Perfectionism
Brainstorming and the Jamming Analogy
AI's Role in the Creative Process
Learning, Unlearning, Relearning and Embracing the "Storm"
The Art of Jazz and Uninhibited Expression
Cultural Blending and Creative Success
Creativity in Engineering and Problem-Solving
Overcoming Fear of Failure and Asking Bold Questions
The Future of Creativity Amidst AI and Ethics
The Role of Routine and Novelty in Creativity
Creating a Safe Space and Achieving Flow State
Importance of Downtime and Self-Awareness for Creativity
The Role of Environment and Social Circles in Creativity
The Value of Diversity and Spontaneity
Instinctual Decision-Making and Creative Constraints
Discussion on Modern Music and the Challenges for Artists
Future of Work and Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI

The High Octane Friends podcast is where Rob McMullan & Trevor McKee discuss a variety of subjects in an authentic and unvarnished way.

Rob McMullan LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/robmcmullan
Trevor McKee LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/trevordmckee
High Octane Friends website
highoctanefriends.com