Welcome to Mindful Monday!

This week, we focus on a Medal of Honor recipient, the opening of applications for our Learning Leader Circle, the price of casual, how to increase your agency, and some wise words from Brent Beshore.

#6576: Helen Lewis: The Genius Myth

Helen Lewis is a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of The Genius Myth: Great Ideas Don’t Come from Lone Geniuses. We discuss Why Genius Is a Myth, Edison Needed Teams, Self-Promoters Are Overrated, Conspiracy Theories, Shakespeare Needed Luck, and How to Build an Excellent Career. You can also WATCH on YouTube.

The Learning Leader Circle - NOW Accepting Applications

We open applications for our Learning Leader Circle once a year. That time is now. If you want to surround yourself with growth-focused, ambitious leaders who want to put a positive dent in the world, then apply now. If you're curious to hear from a current member, here is what lead, Alyssa LeBarre, said: "I love the intentionality of the content and the conversations. I loved that we went deep right out of the gate. It felt scary but also safe. I have never been part of a training that felt as real as this. I was forced to look in the mirror and be honest with myself and really make changes to the way I am living day to day.” CLICK HERE to apply.

The Price of Casual

"Most people don’t fail because they’re incapable. They fail because they’re casual. Casual with their time. Casual with their goals. Casual with the way they speak about what they want. And when you’re casual with something that requires obsession, it slips. Slowly at first. Then all at once. And by the time they realise what happened, it’s too late. The window closed. The shot passed. The moment is gone. So if it matters to you, act like it. Speak like it. Move like it. Casual effort gets casual results. Obsessive effort bends reality to your will. If you’re going to go, go all in. Or don’t bother going at all.” CLICK HERE to read more.

How To Increase Your Agency

Most people think high agency — happening to life, rather than letting life happen — means grinding 24/7. It doesn’t. You can solve problems, take initiative *and* have fun at the same time. CLICK HERE to read how.

Wise Words

“The wisest people are most aware of their own foolishness. Corollary: If learning more makes you judgmental of others, you're missing the point." -- Brent Beshore