ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Welcome to another episode of The 1 to ONE Thing!
I'm joined by Dave Gray—author, visual thinker, founder of XPLANE, and creator of the School of the Possible.
In this episode, Dave and I dive into what it means to be a "Possibilitarian" and how so many of us walk past invisible doors of opportunity simply because we've convinced ourselves we can't draw, can't sell, or aren't creative.
We talk about lessons from art school, why business startups are actually massive creative projects, the art of selling without losing your soul, and how building a "third place" community can save you when work or life hits a bump.
Connect with Dave Gray:
Website: https://schoolofthepossible.com
LinkedIn: Shttps://www.linkedin.com/in/davegray/
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Timestamps:
01:30 - What is a "Possibilitarian"?
03:45 - Art School vs. Traditional Education: Formulating Problems
07:15 - Supporting Creativity in Our Kids & Steve's Engineering Journey
10:00 - The School of the Possible & Creating a "Third Place"
14:30 - Navigating Layoffs: Weaving the Safety Net Before the Fire
17:45 - The Art of Critique: Vulnerability, First Drafts, and Detachment
21:30 - Redefining Creative Work: Software, Startups, and Building Worlds
25:00 - Learning to Sell: "Nothing Happens Till Somebody Sells Something"
29:15 - Visualizing the Future: "If It Can't Be Drawn, It Can't Be Done"
33:00 - The One Thing Takeaway: Trying the Handles on Invisible Doors
