Finding Success in Life Experiences and Connections with Will Jennings
No matter how far you've come, you don't have to know everything. There is always something new to learn from life experiences and people whose paths you cross in our ever-changing world. It is essential to keep your mind open and find a thirst for learning to hone the successful person you could become. Today, our guest shows how embracing a growth mindset and finding meaning in the fundamentals of life reflect success.
In this episode, Will Jennings shares things he takes pride in that influenced the successful man he is today. He discusses picking up life lessons from everyday life experiences and keeping an eye for learning.
Tune in to this episode to discover valuable insights on what success really means and how life experiences and people play a significant role in your journey.
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Find out Will’s three proudest moments and draw wisdom from them.
Learn Will’s secret to success.
Understand the value behind being okay with not knowing everything.
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Episode Highlights
[02:32] Balancing Life and Work
The key is to leave early in the morning.
The remote work setup helped Will develop a second set of habits.
Now that people are transitioning out of the remote work setup, there’s a need for a third set of habits or redeveloping a new routine.
Working with a standing desk makes Will work better because movement and walking give him a different energy.
[06:58] Proudest Moment #1: Life Lessons and Experiences Growing Up
Will is proud of his experiences growing up — both good and bad — since they shaped him into who he is today.
He acknowledges his experiences growing up as the building blocks of his life today.
Who we are today is a result of where we came from.
[08:19] Will’s Building Blocks
Will grew up in West London, which was a very multicultural area back then.
Growing up in a melting pot exposed him to different people and cultures.
His education in London also influenced his beliefs and values.
His early years allowed him to build his character and try different things.
[10:57] Lessons from Childhood
Will wants to instil the value of commitment and work ethic in his children.
He wants to show the importance of being honest and staying present.
Will finds importance in trusting in yourself and your capabilities, and these are the basics that he wants to pass on to the next generation.
[16:05] Proudest Moment #2: Being Okay with Learning Things
Will takes pride in not knowing everything and being open to learning new things.
He is open-minded and has a thirst for learning.
For Will, the ability to pass on knowledge is part of finding solutions to issues.
Sometimes, we also need to listen and learn from other people’s perspectives.
His readiness to learn new things also allows him to connect with people and broaden his perspective.
[21:31] On His Thirst for Learning
For Will, it’s part of his role now as a leader.
Learning and unlearning are part of building connections with people and helping them reach their potential.
There is no rulebook on how to navigate the pandemic. It pushed Will to take a step back and learn how to manage people after all the physical and psychological changes.
Sometimes, you have to be humble and accept that you don’t know everything.
[25:36] On Leading an Organisation
Will says he does not want to give people a false sense of comfort that things will be okay.
Instead, he focuses on equipping people with tools that allow them to accept and face the volatility of reality.
As a leader, Will believes in being straightforward, enabling support, and allowing people to be open about their fears and aspirations.
It is essential to allow people to be vulnerable and encourage them to reach their full potential.
[34:18] Proudest Moment #3: The C
