EPISODE · Mar 12, 2024 · 43 MIN
James Skinner on achieving goals, embracing imperfection, and "boldly doing things badly" in pursuing new challenges
from Being Imperfectly Perfect
In this episode of "Being Imperfectly Perfect," Anna has a captivating conversation with the remarkable James Skinner. Tune in to this episode for an enlightening discussion on achieving goals, embracing imperfection, and "boldly doing things badly" in pursuing new challenges.James shares his diverse background and experiences, from growing up in an intellectually stimulating environment to working in various fields such as AI and fingerprint identification systems. He emphasises the need for a new education system that focuses on critical thinking and problem-solving. James also discusses the importance of embracing imperfection and boldly doing things badly as a way to learn and grow. He challenges the notion of perfectionism and highlights the value of wasting time effectively. James encourages individuals to focus on becoming rather than having, and to accept and embrace their imperfections as they strive for personal growth and success. In this conversation, James Skinner discusses the importance of practice, the concept of moving towards better rather than perfection, the perception of space, the idea of walking upward in life, the benefits of broadening oneself to find depth, the importance of embracing play, and the concept of imperfection and perfection. TakeawaysPractice is important in all spiritual traditions and personal growth.Instead of aiming for perfection, aim to be a better version of yourself.Space is closer than we think, and our dreams and goals are also closer than we imagine.Broaden your experiences and learn new things to find depth in life.Embrace play and have fun in your life.Imperfection can be beautiful and make you exquisite.About JamesJames, a global management consultant, AI education specialist, and bestselling author with over 4 million copies sold, shares insights from his extraordinary career spanning 34 years. As the founder of Franklin-Covey Japan and a key figure in popularizing The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®️, James has made a significant impact on the world of business and AI education. With experience in promoting AI technology at the U.S. Department of State and expanding automatic fingerprint identification systems at NEC, James has managed over 40 companies globally. From running a web application development company in Singapore to chairing a 2 billion dollar hedge fund, James has coached major corporations and government organisations such as TDL, Ritz-Carlton, Toyota, and the U.S. military. His expertise in AI and business strategy, including studies at MIT, has led him to speak at prestigious events worldwide, including the United Nations and TEDx. As the founder of Billionaire Juku®️ and AI Super Human®️, James continues to inspire and educate business leaders, with a direct teaching impact on more than 300,000 individuals.Learn more about James and AI Superhuman at https://www.aisuperhuman.io/
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