Spark Something New
What would it look like to be in love with your life? What would it take to live as you to show up as your full and authentic self? What would you need in order to find rest? It would take a spark of something new! Something to help you think differently, act differently, build relationships differently, and lead differently. You'll find that spark here, on the Spark Something New Podcast!
Spark Something New
Episode 14: Be Consistently "Not Stupid" - Embracing Uncertainty with Dr. Liz Krider
We're back with Season 2 of the Spark Something New Podcast! And boy, do I have a great conversation for you to launch into this new year.
I'm chatting with the fabulous Dr. Liz Krider, a PhD chemist, speaker, and founder of KSA Catalyst. Liz is on a mission to help students discover their purpose through experiential learning, projects, and internships. We dive into how embracing life's uncertainties can lead to discovering your purpose.
Liz shares her journey of how her "experimental" and "experiential" approach to life, influenced by her Caltech background, can be applied to personal growth and community impact. We discuss inverted reasoning, tinkering with your life, and the importance of avoiding "what contributes to a miserable life" to find deeper fulfillment in your life and work.
Whether you're a student or a career professional, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical tips to inspire you to live with intention and purpose!
00:28 Meet Dr. Liz Kreider
03:48 Discovering Purpose Through Experience
05:54 Liz's Personal Journey and Insights
09:12 Empowering Students with Purpose
14:06 Embracing Uncertainty as a Catalyst
18:44 Real-Life Applications and Advocacy
24:29 Exploring Personal Solutions
24:42 Prototyping and Experimentation
25:08 Mindset Shift: Embracing Tinkering
27:03 Learning from Entrepreneurs
32:07 The Power of Inverted Reasoning
34:07 Applying Inverted Reasoning in Life
41:43 Finding Purpose Through Experimentation
47:04 Conclusion and Reflections
EPISODE RESOURCES
- Connect with Dr. Liz Krider on LinkedIn
- Learn more about KSA Catalyst and Passion Projects
- Transcript of Charlie Munger's 1986 Harvard Commencement Speech: "How to Guarantee a Life of Misery"
Connect with Katie on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also get free resources to help you on your purpose journey at www.lightecho.co.