State of Mind Invisible Media & Blinkist

The one question Scott Chacon never stops asking is, ‘why?’ It’s this insatiable sense of curiosity that led him to become a certified sommelier, a karaoke expert, and even run for office. It also led him to start Github, which he ended up selling to Microsoft for $7B.

Whenever Dana Fox has encountered a problem or obstacle, she hears the words of her parents; ‘figure it out’. Not only has she figured out a successful career in Hollywood as a screenwriter but she’s also figured out the best way to be a boss, is to be yourself.

Richie Hawtin has been at the forefront of electronic music for the last 30 years. His relentless spirit of innovation has led him to pioneer new ways to connect with his audience whilst on stage. Embracing the unknown and rejecting the status quo is what drives him to create powerful new ideas and live performance experiences.

Tim Raue’s Prussian blue chef’s uniform isn’t just for show. It radically transforms the way he thinks, talks, and works. Tim’s relentless discipline is what helped take him from a dangerous street gang to Germany’s top Michelin-stared chef.

Cedric Dumont makes a living from jumping out of planes and off of buildings. In fact, he’s one of the top extreme athletes in the world. If you think Cedric is fearless, you’d be wrong. Instead, it’s because he’s learned to embrace his fear and harness its potential for growth that’s made him the success that is today.

The first woman to land on the moon may well be NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps. But Jeanette’s journey to the program that will see humans live on the moon by 2024 has not been one without difficulty and setbacks. The key to her getting to where she is today (and one day the moon) is simple: perseverance.