#500. 4 Keys to Doing Great Work | How to Find the Next Big Idea: Insights from Paul Graham

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

In this milestone 500th episode of The BluePrint, I dive into the essence of doing great work, inspired by Paul Graham's insightful essay. As the founder of Y Combinator, Graham's perspective on innovation and success is unparalleled. I break down the key factors that lead to exceptional achievements and share practical advice on finding your path to greatness.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The four crucial factors that contribute to doing great work
• How to identify and nurture your natural abilities and interests
• Strategies for pushing through challenges and maintaining morale
• Why curiosity is the secret ingredient to innovation and discovery
• The power of successive versions in creating something extraordinary

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Paul Graham’s Essay: How to Do Great Work

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Quotable moments:

"When you're working on something you're genuinely interested in, the effort often feels less burdensome." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Your path to great work isn't a straight line. It's more like depth first search." - Dr. Erik Korem

"When an idea seems simultaneously novel and obvious, it's probably a good one." - Paul Graham (quoted by Dr. Erik Korem)

"Husband your morale. It's the basis of everything." - Paul Graham (quoted by Dr. Erik Korem)

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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