On this episode of the World Game-Changers podcast Paul talks to Richard Gerver about the things he didn’t know that he now knows and thinks the world should know.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
We spend so much of our lives thinking that if we don’t know something it’s a weakness or a failure. I’d turn the entire thing around as a response and say: Things I didn’t know were that the things that I didn’t know, and I was confident about not knowing them, were my strength and my superpower.
You learn nothing new by getting something right. You only ever learn something new from the point of a mistake or the realisation you don’t know something or can’t do something. That is the moment in your life where the magic happens and you’re going to evolve, develop and become something better than you were before you encountered that moment of ignorance.
I used to take criticism of my writings or talks personally. But a wise person said to me: “Those are the people you’re impacting the most because you’re pushing them outside of their comfort zone, so don’t take offense by the people that respond badly, realise that you’ve started to catalyse change and development within them.” That was incredibly powerful, potent and important to me.
In a time that’s becoming increasingly polarised and a world in which we see our differences as chasms between us, if only we could come together and realise and respect those differences and find out how we could harness those differences to make something magical, the world would be a lot better place.
BEST MOMENTS
‘It’s being open to realising that you don’t know something or can’t do something and then having the confidence to step through the pathway of that ignorance.’
‘I grew up too often believing that if I didn’t know something it was a sign of weakness rather than a moment of accelerated growth.’
‘Every single human being is exceptional no matter their personal traits, academic level, how they view the world or life.’
‘Real, deep collaboration can’t come from a gathering of like-minded people in an echo chamber, it can only come when you have a group of people that view the world differently and try to find a way to converge on a commonality of understanding.’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (UK)
Paul’s Story: Emerging From The Forest (USA)
Mastering The Game Of Life Book (UK)
Mastering The Game Of Life Book (USA)
Speaking From Our Hearts Books: Volumes 1-3 (Available on Amazon)
World Game-Changers Group
ABOUT THE GUEST
Richard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and world-renowned thinker.
Richard began his career in education, most notably as headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In just two years, he famously transformed it into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world; celebrated by UNESCO and the UK Government for its incredible turnaround.
Richard has since transitioned to the global stage where he uses his trademark humour and natural style to deliver passionate, provocative, and authentic speeches. He draws upon the first-hand experiences and unique insights garnered from frontline education, to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change, and innovation.
His ability to connect experiences across many seemingly different environments helps people to expand their thinking and perception of potential. It is this authenticity and uniqueness which has helped Richard win him global acclaim and invitations to speak on the most recognised stages, including TED, the RSA and BBC radio.
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ABOUT THE HOST
Paul has made a remarkable transformation from existing for many years in dark, desperate despair; to now living a really healthy, happy & fulfilling life.
From an early age, he was in the vice-like clutches of the demon drink & constantly embroiled within a dark cocktail of toxic belie