409: Feed the Beast, Find Your Passions, and Thrive in Your Zone of Genius with Corey Poirier

What this episode covers

Corey Poirier, author of The Book of Why, is a multiple-time TEDx speaker, host of the top rated Conversations with PASSION Radio Show, founder of The Speaking Program, and he has been featured in multiple television specials. He's interviewed over 4,000 of the world’s top leaders and has some amazing advice today about finding meaning, leaving your comfort zone, and becoming enlightened. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaI2fOJaD2U Quotes:                                                                                                                                    “I'd rather be busy than bored—and I'll add productive, because being busy just for the sake of being busy doesn't help anybody.” – Corey Poirier “If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life. If you figure out that this is your thing, your calling, or your why, you'll discover that you won't be tired at the end of the day, because you never really worked.” – Corey Poirier “We're taught in school to focus on our weaknesses and ignore our strengths, because we're already good at them. But if you look at what sets the highest achievers apart, they do the exact opposite.” – Corey Poirier Takeaways: 00:46 Staying busy isn't enough; being productive in areas you're passionate about is what drives success. 01:57 Passion acts like an energy source that prevents burnout and keeps you motivated. 14:41 Finding your passion is a continuous process that can take years, and it's okay to not have it all figured out immediately. 20:29 Your "why" should create a positive impact beyond just personal achievement. 29:09 High achievers focus on their strengths and hire out or delegate tasks in areas of weakness. Resources The Book of Why Corey Poirier (official site) Conversations with Passion (Facebook)