Two bad pieces of advice: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and “I’ll believe it when I see it.”
The first encourages inaction, leaving us stagnant until something goes wrong.
The second stifles innovation, waiting for proof before moving forward.
Leaders who excel don’t wait for problems to arise—they challenge the status quo.
And they don’t need proof to believe; they see potential first.
Upgrading these mindsets empowers us to drive change, take initiative, and create progress where others see none.
Vu Déjà
We’ve all experienced Déjà vu – seeing something new but feeling like we’ve seen it before.
Let’s explore the polar opposite – Vu Déjà – which is seeing familiar situations with fresh eyes.
Vu Déjà challenges us to revisit old habits, routines, and processes as if for the first time, revealing new insights in the ordinary.
By re-examining habits and routines as if they’re new, we discover fresh opportunities hidden in plain sight.
It’s about breaking the cycle of conventional thinking and reimagining the familiar. To innovate, start seeing the old as new.
What does a children's hospital and Ferrari’s Formula One pit crew have in common?
When London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital sought to reduce medical errors, they didn’t just look at other hospitals—they turned to Ferrari’s Formula One pit crew, finding inspiration from a completely different field.
The hospital learned how to handle high-stakes transitions with Ferrari’s precision, driving a 66% improvement in patient outcomes.
By looking beyond the echo chamber of our industries, we can discover fresh solutions.
Sometimes, the most transformative ideas come from the least expected places.
The new Seven Deadly Sins.
Beyond the classic deadly sins lies another set that drags us into the depths of mediocrity:
- Settling
- Pragmatism
- Complacency
- Wavering
- Timidity
- Acceptance
- Fear
These traps are less dramatic but just as dangerous, holding us back from greatness. Settling leads to unfulfilled dreams, pragmatism stifles creativity, and complacency resists change.
Wavering, timidity, and acceptance keep us stuck, while fear paralyzes.
To break free, flip these sins on their heads—aim higher, challenge norms, and conquer fear.
Embrace their opposites, and you’ll chart your path.
To your creative success…
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About Josh
Josh Linkner is a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, venture capital investor, professional jazz guitarist, and a globally recognized innovation expert. To learn more or to explore a collaboration, visit JoshLinkner.com
