#298 - Polina Pompliano - David Goggins &amp; Elon Musk&#x27;s Performance Secrets

Tim Urban

I read uh one of my favorite things that I've read is Tim Urban on wait but why he did this whole thing on Elon Musk and his company Neuralink.

Brandon Stanton

we saw what um Brandon Stanton does with humans of New York that's those are profiles but they are profiles done in a different format

David Goggins

including his concept of the accountability mirror, which he details in his book.

Guest: Polina Pompliano

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Polina Pompliano is a writer, author & founder of The Profile. Polina spends her time assessing the world's highest performing & most interesting individuals. Today we break down some of the common traits of her favourite subjects. Expect to learn how David Goggins used post-it notes to change himself, why Elon Musk is able to have truly unique thoughts, what Polina learned from The Rock, how the highest performers on earth spend their time wisely and much more...

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Brandon Stanton

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David Goggins

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Elon Musk

Ashley Vance

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

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The Obstacle Is the Way

Ryan Holiday

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The Dip

Seth Godin

The host mentions Seth Godin's insights on criticism in relation to his book 'The Dip'. This reference highlights God…

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Tim Urban

Best for Individuals interested in personal development and innovative thinkingOften cited around Elon Musk and original thinking

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Trigger: Elon Musk and original thinking

For: Individuals interested in personal development and innovative thinking

Key quote: “I read uh one of my favorite things that I've read is Tim Urban on wait but why he did this whole thing on Elon Musk and his company Neuralink.”

The host mentions Tim Urban's work in 'Wait But Why' to highlight how Elon Musk perceives people and their potential for growth. Urban's insights on viewing the brain as a malleable tool resonate with the discussion on innovation and original thinking.

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Brandon Stanton

Best for writers and creative professionalsOften cited around original profiles and creativity

“The other person who does this that I mentioned already is humans of new york creator brandon santon he started um the humans of new york has evolved so much...”

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Key quote: “we saw what um Brandon Stanton does with humans of New York that's those are profiles but they are profiles done in a different format”

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David Goggins

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Key quote: “including his concept of the accountability mirror, which he details in his book.”

The host highlights David Goggins' unique approach to developing mental resilience through personal accountability. His book, 'Can't Hurt Me,' serves as a guide for those looking to push their limits and overcome obstacles.

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Ashley Vance

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Trigger: Elon Musk's perspective on learning

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Key quote: “He sees the brain as a tool that's malleable, not something that's fixed in your born way.”

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Atomic Habits

James Clear

Best for Individuals seeking to enhance their creative thinking and innovation skills.Often cited around original thinking and innovation

“The explore versus exploit paradigm as James Clear talks about it, where you do spend more time, but as we get older and presumably, you're going to have more time to think about those things.”

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Key quote: “the explore versus exploit paradigm as James Clear talks about it, where you do spend more time, but as we get older and presumably, you're going to have more time to think about those things.”

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The Obstacle Is the Way

Ryan Holiday

Best for high performers and individuals facing personal challengesOften cited around struggles of high performers

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The Dip

Seth Godin

Best for listeners interested in personal development and handling criticismOften cited around criticism and feedback

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Wait But Why

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I read uh one of my favorite things that I've read is Tim Urban on wait but why he did this whole thing on Elon Musk and his company Neuralink.

Humans of New York

Modern Wisdom · 21:53

we saw what um Brandon Stanton does with humans of New York that's those are profiles but they are profiles done in a different format

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including his concept of the accountability mirror, which he details in his book.

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