Episode

How to break out of autopilot and create the life you want | Graham Weaver (Stanford GSB professor)

Graham Weaver, Stanford professor and PE fund founder, discusses frameworks for escaping 'autopilot mode' in life and finding meaningful career direction. He shares the 'genie methodology' and 'nine lives' exercises to help people identify their true aspirations, emphasizes that pursuing passion leads to better performance, and stresses the importance of accountability, persistence through initial setbacks, and understanding that everything worthwhile takes longer than expected.