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This week, we focus on a Top Gun pilot, applying for our Learning Leader Circle, why you should be optimistic, how to think for yourself, and some wise words from Fredrick Douglass.

#658: Dave Berke - Learn From a TOPGUN Instructor

Dave Berke is a retired US Marine Corps Officer, TOPGUN Instructor, and best-selling author. As a F/A-18 pilot, he deployed twice from the USS John C Stennis in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent three years as an Instructor Pilot at TOPGUN where he served as the Training Officer. We discuss Extreme Ownership, Managing Ego, Building Humility, Emotional Detachment, Agile Planning, and Leading Teams Through Chaos. 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.

Optimism is Associated with Exceptional Longevity

Most research on exceptional longevity has investigated biomedical factors associated with survival, but recent work suggests nonbiological factors are also important. CLICK HERE to read a new study that shares the value of being optimistic.
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How To Think For Yourself

There are some kinds of work that you can't do well without thinking differently from your peers. To be a successful scientist, for example, it's not enough just to be correct. Your ideas have to be both correct and novel. You can't publish papers saying things other people already know. You need to say things no one else has realized yet. CLICK HERE to read more.

Wise Words

"I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." -- Frederick Douglass

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Ryan Hawk Author: The Score That Matters, Welcome to Management, & The Pursuit of Excellence Host: The Learning Leader Show