Do you feel like you’re not reaching your full potential? So many men know there is more to life and more to what they’re capable of doing. But, at times, we all fail to realize what we know, deep down within us, that we can accomplish. So, what then do we lack if we know what we want but fail to obtain it. I believe the answer is systems to ensure that we’re on the path to success. My guest believes that as well.
His name is Jeff Karp. He is a biomedical engineer at Harvard Medical School and MIT and the author of his latest book, LIT (Life Ignition Tools). Today we talk about the power of questions and curiosity, what true diversity looks like and how only it can lead to strength, how neurodiversity and plasticity will change the way we look at problems and solutions, the power of pressing pause, and finding new ways to develop conscious thinking.
Jeff Karp is a mentor and biomedical engineering professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT, a Distinguished Chair at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.
He has dedicated his research to medical problem-solving and his lab’s technologies have led to the formation of twelve companies. The technologies they have developed include a tissue glue that can seal holes inside a beating heart, “smart needles” that automatically stop when they reach their target, and a nasal spray that neutralizes pathogens.
Dr. Karp is also head of innovation at Geoversity, Nature’s University, a rainforest conservancy located in one of the top biodiversity hotspots in the world. He was selected as the Outstanding Faculty Undergraduate Mentor among all faculty at MIT and the top graduate student mentor of Harvard-MIT students. And, if that isn’t enough, he is the author of his latest book, LIT (Life Ignition Tools): Use Nature’s Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas, and Ignite Action.
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Men, this is the last week that the Iron Council will be open. I’ve talked with a lot of men over the last week who want to join but they’re hesitant for a variety of reasons.
If that’s you, there’s something I want to share with you. One of my primary factors of success is the ability I have to take action. That’s it. I don’t sit the sidelines. I don’t unnecessarily ponder at the expense of movement. I don’t look for all the reasons something won’t work.
I won’t lie to you and tell you that has always paid off but there is one absolute I’ve very familiar with. And, that’s this: if you do nothing new, you’re doomed to live the same life you’re living right now. If you’re satisfied, good for you. If you’re not, it’s time to stop waffling and start doing something that has proven to be transformative for tens-of-thousands of men.
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