Weird Shit Works
Weird Shit Works
Podcast Description
Stories about really weird shit that some of the most successful entrepreneurs, founders, CEO’s, Authors, Artists and Athletes in the world have tried, to get them through difficult challenges and help them become the best in their field… It worked for them, maybe it could work for you!As a journalist and therapist, I’ve collected these stories from some of the most successful people in the world, about the life changing things that worked to make them who they are today.Their stories are so powerful and so weird, that I couldn’t not put them all together in one podcast.By listening to weird shit that has worked for them, you might be able to find some weird shit that works for you!
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on unique and unconventional challenges faced by high achievers, sharing themes like mental health, creativity, resilience, and personal growth. Episodes include discussions about weird rituals, transformative experiences, and the strange methods these successful individuals used to overcome obstacles, such as Gijs van de Wal's journey in embracing neurodivergence and Annie Masciavè's humor-infused take on dealing with grief.
Stories about really weird shit that some of the most successful entrepreneurs, founders, CEO’s, Authors, Artists and Athletes in the world have tried, to get them through difficult challenges and help them become the best in their field… It worked for them, maybe it could work for you!
As a journalist and therapist, I’ve collected these stories from some of the most successful people in the world, about the life changing things that worked to make them who they are today.
Their stories are so powerful and so weird, that I couldn’t not put them all together in one podcast.
By listening to weird shit that has worked for them, you might be able to find some weird shit that works for you!
Gijs is Design Director at design and innovation agency AKQA.
He started life as an awkward child, who found it tricky to fit it. Navigating his early life with more questions than answers, it was tough to stand out, when all he wanted to do was fit in. Now however, being different is his super power. Today Gijs consults with world famous big brands about how they can stand out!
He approaches life with mischief and can find the fun in any situation!
In this episode he talks about how he has honed his mind to see the world through a more joyful lens; turning pain into passion.
He talks about his journey to leadership and the importance of finding your own voice, embracing neurodivergence … And he shares an ingenious way of turning messy information into meaningful designs.
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