This interview podcast features Graham Weaver, a Stanford GSB professor and CEO of Alpine Investors, discussing how to escape "autopilot" mode and find fulfilling life paths. The conversation centers around two key frameworks: the "Genie" exercise (imagining a wish granting success in any chosen endeavor) and the "Nine Lives" exercise (identifying nine potential life paths to discover passions). Weaver emphasizes the importance of identifying limiting beliefs, embracing the inevitable "worse first" phase of pursuing goals, and building accountability through coaching or peer support. The podcast concludes with advice on identifying "bright spots" in one's work and life to guide future decisions, ultimately encouraging listeners to actively design a life aligned with their values and aspirations, even if it involves multiple career pivots.
