Jason Feifer is the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, a keynote speaker, podcast host, and creator. Build for tomorrowI met Jason when I used to be taking my kid to an open gymnastics class here in Brooklyn, which is how I got involved with Entrepreneur.
In this episode, Jason joins us to share the five-year challenge that modified the course of his life. His central theory: Life is reactive, not linear.
In today’s episode Jason shares:
- Why he believes that life is not linear and that adversity is best responded to by making latest decisions.
- How he coped with the stress of a five-year trial and normal life
- Why finding a “better” set of problems is higher than trying to search out a perfect solution.
Below I’ll share some of my favorite quotes from my conversation with Jason:
Navigating through adversity
“Life is not linear. Life is reactive. The next thing that happens is not always the logical consequence of what was set in motion. You make decisions that may not have made sense before, but now they make sense.”
Embracing change and opportunity
“I tell stories in my own voice. Stories are happening everywhere. Stories are happening now. Once you realize how useful your skills can be in different circumstances, your possibilities will expand.”
Making difficult decisions
“When you feel trapped, it’s not about finding the perfect solution. The question is, is my new problem better than my old one? Recognize the problems and choose which set of problems is better to solve.”
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