11: We’re All Mad Here

Episode OverviewDrawing parallels between Steve Jobs' famous "Think Different" campaign and Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," Kate Harris explores how both celebrate the power of seeing things differently. She reveals how Jobs, like Alice tumbling down the rabbit hole, rejected conventional wisdom and created new paths rather than following established ones. Kate emphasizes that what society calls "madness" is often innovation in disguise—the ability to hear music others cannot, to believe in impossible things, and to create your own doors rather than searching for the right ones. The episode challenges listeners to embrace their inner "mad ones" and recognize that profound curiosity and wonder-fueled thinking are what drive real change in the world.Creative PromptsThe Wonderland Workshop: Write a short story where Steve Jobs and Alice meet at a tea party hosted by the Mad Hatter. What impossible ideas do they share? What innovation emerges from their conversation that changes both our world and Wonderland?Six Impossible Things: Imagine you've been challenged to believe in six impossible things before breakfast. Things that don't exist yet but could revolutionize how you live. What are they, and why does the world need them?Down Your Own Rabbit Hole: Reflect on a moment when you followed curiosity despite uncertainty—a personal "rabbit hole" that led to unexpected growth or discovery. How did this experience change your perception of what's possible in your life or work?Join The RisingResourcesInstagram: @katemharris and @istoria_studioKate's Weekly NewsletterIstoria Studio