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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 11 MIN

116: ThinkWORKS 116 Productive Friction

from ThinkWORKS: Because Thinking Is The Hardest Work There Is. · host ThinkWORKS

What if the resistance you're feeling isn't a sign to stop? What if it's showing you where the growth is?This week on ThinkWORKS, Darren Smithson explores the idea of Productive Friction—why struggle, resistance, and difficulty are often part of the process rather than evidence of failure. From creativity and learning to personal growth and change, discover why what's hard might matter more than you think.Drop in your views or examples at https://revolutionradio.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/community/channels/ThinkWORKS----Recent.-6aJNXw/posts/6a2aac4a1e47ce8dca32af40

What if the resistance you're feeling isn't a sign to stop? What if it's showing you where the growth is? This week on ThinkWORKS, Darren Smithson explores the idea of Productive Friction—why struggle, resistance, and difficulty are often part of the process rather than evidence of failure. From creativity and learning to personal growth and change, discover why what's hard might matter more than you think. Drop in your views or examples at https://revolutionradio.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/community/channels/ThinkWORKS----Recent.-6aJNXw/posts/6a2aac4a1e47ce8dca32af40

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