Eric Barker

So when I had the chance to interview him about whether or not the commonly held beliefs around success were true, I couldn’t wait to find out what he said.

His answers weren’t simple, but they were clear.

As Eric told me, a lot of success truly depends on how we interpret our opportunities and what we do with them.

It really is up to us if we create success from our experiences — and everyone has a similar shot at it.

Get ready to open your mind to a whole new way of thinking about success in Episode 482.

Some Questions I Ask:

• Should we never give up or should we fail fast? (7:17)
• What is one of the most popular pieces you’ve ever written on your blog? (11:05)
• What is the best approach to overcoming impostor syndrome? (12:13)
• What has been your biggest challenge to reaching your goals? (20:21)
• Is there such a thing as balance? (21:36)
• Do grades matter in being successful? (30:04)

In this episode, you will learn:

• Whether it’s who you know or what you know that really matters (2:46)
• The strengths of extroverts versus introverts (3:35)
• The difference between a poisonous personality and one that is extra gifted (13:13)
• Why the paradigm around confidence is broken (16:01)
• One of the biggest skills that isn’t being taught in schools (34:55)
• Plus much more…

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