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#67 Dean Kamen on How to Be an Adaptation Machine

Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

04/10/18

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With 400 patents to his name, Dean Kamen is an accomplished inventor that's given the world major contributions like the Segway and AutoSyringe. His company FIRST is on a mission to overhaul the education system by using engaging, cooperative games that tap into how current generations learn most effectively. Dean talks about how his struggle in the classroom pushed him to create more opportunities outside of it on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. Impact Theory is proudly sponsored by Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today at skillshare.com/impact SHOW NOTES: Dean talks about the power of imagination vs. traditional knowledge [3:43] Dean discusses FIRST and it's push to change our approach to education. [11:40] Dean shares how his dyslexia and curiosity have been major assets. [22:22] Dean explains how he built self-esteem throughout his schooling years. [32:09] Dean reveals the impact he wants to have on the world. [37:48] QUOTES: "Innovation is taking all the same facts that everybody else has, looking at the same problems that everybody else is looking at, but see them differently and saying, ‘Aha, this is what we can do to fix this problem.’ ” [4:35] FOLLOW DEAN KAMEN: TWITTER - https://bit.ly/2q9rqY2 FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2JpvbAz INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2GZSLFS YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/2Hf6d6r MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE BOOKS: Principia - https://amzn.to/2uPVmNN [28:43] COMPANIES: Abundance 360 - https://bit.ly/2Dx303n [0:50] DEKA - https://bit.ly/2qXYe95 [1:40] FIRST - https://bit.ly/2oa0eJm [2:45]

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Tom answers questions from the community. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/2EpxC6D Tom Bilyeu AMA’s are Live on Facebook and YouTube every Friday at 10 am PST. You can submit your questions in advance to connect@impacttheory.com, with the subject line “AMA Question”. BOOKS MENTIONED: Principles by Ray Dalio: https://amzn.to/2H9ljdH QUESTION TOPICS Tom addresses the line between a self-reinforced delusion that is useful and when it’s not useful [00:31] How to limit yourself to new opportunities [04:39] Tom breaks down his step by step process on researching people [07:14] How would you go through an experimental phase of life where you're trying to figure out what career you want? [11:40] How to find better alternatives other than your primary options [13:31] How to specify goals without limiting career paths [16:34] Ways you can practice Ray Dalio’s radical transparency in your own life [19:06] Advice for someone who is struggling in their business [20:52] How Tom learned to communicate so well [24:19] How to remove people from your life who do not align with your principles [26:24] How Tom reads while working out [27:58]

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After Impact: Dean Kamen

April 12, 2018

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Agent Smith and Tom Bilyeu discuss Dean Kamen in this episode of After Impact. FOLLOW TOM BILYEU TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2iyjY5P INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2j7vqX8 FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2hPStWo DOWNLOAD the 25 Bullet Impact Theory Belief System: http://bit.ly/2ubknRe SHOP: http://bit.ly/2rtRN8T FACEBOOK GROUP: http://bit.ly/2rg1AjM TOM BILYEU READING LIST: http://bit.ly/2rZdpO9

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