Summary

In this interview, I chat with Dorie Clark. Dorie is an adjunct professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a professional speaker. She teaches people how to reinvent themselves and cut through the noise of information and ideas out there so their messages can be heard. In this episode, she shares insight and techniques to do just that.

The New York Times has described her as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.”

She is the author of the forthcoming Entrepreneurial You. Her previous books include Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, she is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review. 

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Key Take Outs

• How to reinvent yourself.
  • 3 steps of reinvention. Building your network. Learning new skills.
• Finding you, you ‘Why.’ Approach reinvention using the inside-out model.
  • Childhood Connections. The bookstore question.
• Getting your message heard.
  • Network. Audience. Community

Quick round questions

Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?

Reading the newspaper.

What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?

Settle down on trying to create a sense of credibility to what I did.

What is the meaning of success?

Self-actualisation. Being able to contribute in a meaningful way.

What is your number one productivity advice?

Use a scheduler like “Schedule Once.”

What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make a change?

Make a little bets. Small experiments in making larger leaps.

Favourite Food

Acai bowls.

Favourite Leisure Activity

Taking long walks.

Favourite Book

The Witch of Lime Street: Séance, Seduction, and Houdini in the Spirit World

Entrepreneurial You: Monetize Your Expertise, Create Multiple Income Streams, and Thrive by Dorie Clark

Reinventing You, With a New Preface: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future by Dorie Clark

Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It by Dorie Clark

Favourite Quote

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” Theodore Roosevelt

Do we all have a why?

Yes! It takes constant work and is evolving.

What does living with passion and purpose mean?

To be able to wake up being excited about what you do.

How to connect with Dorie Clark

You can download her free Entrepreneurial You self-assessment workbook and learn more at Dorie Clark.

Further Reading and Resources 

TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading

Psychology Today: Psychology Today is devoted exclusively to everybody’s favourite subject – Ourselves

Life Hack: Tips for Life

Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y

Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.

The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.

Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain

Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate

The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.

American Psychological Association: The largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United State

The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.

Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.

Brain Pickings: An inventory of cross-disciplinary interestingness, spanning art, science, design, history, philosophy, and more.

Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.

Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.

Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.” 

Addicted 2 Success: Motivation & Inspiration Website full of quotes and inspiring articles for entrepreneurs.

Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.

The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.

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