“The world always makes sense; we just don’t understand it.”
-Adam Robinson

This episode sets a new record with five guests — each considered among the best in their field. It features Adam Robinson (@IAmAdamRobinson), Debbie Millman (@debbiemillman), Neil Strauss (@neilstrauss), Scott Belsky (@scottbelsky), and Veronica Belmont (@Veronica).

This roundtable conversation discusses best investments, favorite failures, and bad advice to avoid. I really enjoyed all of the answers from the guests as there’s lots of actionable advice. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

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QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.

Scroll below for links and show notes…

Selected Links from the Episode

• Connect with Adam Robinson:

Website|Twitter

• Connect with Debbie Millman:

Website|Design Matters Podcast |Twitter|Facebook|Instagram

• Connect with Neil Strauss:

Website|Twitter|Facebook|Instagram

• Connect with Scott Belsky:

Website |Behance|Twitter

• Connect with Veronica Belmont:

Website | IRL Podcast |Twitter | Facebook|Instagram

Show Notes

• Introducing Adam Robinson. [05:55]
• Bad recommendations Adam hears often. [07:17]
• One of Adam’s most worthwhile investments. [13:09]
• Introducing Debbie Millman. [17:12]
• What is Debbie’s favorite failure? [18:44]
• One of Debbie’s most worthwhile investments. [20:30]
• Bad recommendations Debbie hears often. [26:48]
• Introducing Neil Strauss. [27:47]
• Neil’s favorite failure. [28:40]
• One of Neil’s most worthwhile investments. [31:54]
• Introducing Scott Belsky. [35:41]
• Bad recommendations Scott hears often. [36:46]
• What advice would Scott give to a smart, driven college student about to enter the so-called “real” world? [39:32]
• Introducing Veronica Belmont. [41:16]
• Veronica’s favorite failure. [42:28]
• Bad recommendations Veronica hears often. [44:07]
• What advice would Veronica give to a smart, driven college student about to enter the so-called “real” world? [44:38]

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Posted on: January 26, 2018.

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