Seth Godin on Why “Finding Your Calling” Is Complete Nonsense
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
- Are you waiting for your calling to find you? Seth Godin shows us why this search for your “passion” is nonsense, plus how to handle failure, overcome writer’s block - hint, that also doesn’t exist - and start something that matters.
Seth Godin is an entrepreneur, author of 18 books that have been bestsellers around the world, and a maker of ruckuses. He’s been on the internet since 1976, invented permission-based email, founded two significant net companies, and defines his working life by the many projects he’s launched, the failures he has learned from, and the people he’s taught. His latest is the altMBA, an intense workshop that helps people level up in a way that truly lasts. Find out more about the course at altMBA.com. You can learn more about Seth and his blog by typing “Seth” into Google.
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Oh my word Marie!!! This is such an old episode, but it really hit home for me!! My BIGGEST take away is: "Our goald isn't to touch everyone, our goal is to touch someone, just one person. If you get good at that, do 5, then do 100. But stop worrying about everyone. Everyone doesn't matter." Thank you for what you do, it's amazing.... as always!!!
Seth is one of the most inspirational figures out there today, and his books and talks have helped me immensely throughout the years and I would recommend his readings for those who need clarity on their journey. Needless to say I got very happy to see him on Marie TV.
The funny thing is that last year on a rainy April day I was so stuck in my head in regards to creativity and confused about what direction to take, I decided to email him. After sending him a brief message (I dont know him personally) I go for a walk and when I came back home, I had a response from him, and it was absolutely profound. He had even looked up my website! I'll never forget this as long as I live. I took his suggestion and it was the best thing I could have done at the time. A kind and generous man, and I don't need to email him again (-:
Thank you!
This was a BRILLIANT episode! So not guilty about stopping work to watch this! xxx
same here!
subbed u sub bck plz
Yep
Seth is always pleasure to listen
I agggreeee!!!!!!!++++:)))))
+Duurii Bard I agggreeee!!!!!++++:)))))
Seth Godin is like a 100 years old buddhist monk. He is so enlighten, full of wisdom. And he always say something so profound and so true about life.
hahah-he is actually Jewish
he is not buddhist; he is a Jew :)
Smith Js and ageless
Ha-ha, he is actually a human
Came to this video in the middle of a breakdown, and feel like i have found some peace and calm in the storm. thanks for resonating.
No speakers block. Beatles didn't last forever with everyone. Our goal isn't to touch every one, our goal is to touch someone. Just one person... everyone doesn't matter.
Thank you Seth!
Did you use it?....
I hope you really succeed!
Thank you so much, Marie and Seth! My key takeaways are: (1) write the way you talk, and you will be able to write everyday, just start blogging; (2) everyone doesn't matter, it's good enough if our work is matter to someone; (3) kids should learn how to lead and solve interesting problems - "free-range kids".
When he said, the goal is not to be liked by everyone I felt it. I'm gonna start with one! Thank you, Seth. Thank you Marie
I just filled 2 pages of my notebook with quotes and insights from this talk. Thank you for this talk!
Yes!!! It's more the impact we leave on someone vs. how many readers or followers we have! I believe this, 100%!!!!!
My biggest insight was where he said, even if no one read it, he would blog everyday. In the past, I've gotten so caught up in trying to make each blog post polished that I would rarely ship. I've been inspired by Seth's blog lately to publish a new blog daily on something I went through or learned that could help someone else. I've been taking action on this and it I can honestly say I would share something each and everyday even if no one reads it. Thanks Marie :)
I love the part about mattering to some and not try and matter to all. Start small and build
I love Seth's comment about Free Range Children. I have a 16 year old who started a high school last year in the Miami area with 3,200 other students. It was overwhelming and she spent the first quarter trying to convince her dad and I to put her in homeschooling. She finally gave up. The school offered a curriculum included 36 AP classes, but as I learned more, I realized what a rough environment the school was. Thankfully in that pressure cooker, the lessons she learned was exactly what you mentioned....how to solve problems by failure. (Also, I would add, how to steer clear of people trying to derail her dreams). I wish I had seen this episode before, I would have made a mindful effort to concentrate on "What were the failures today? And what did you learn? Whether she gets accepted into a top school or not, it is so important to raise Problem Solvers in this new world while not discouraging the spirit.
I didn't think it was possible to love Seth Godin any more than I already did, but it is. He is extraordinary.
Hi, my dear Marie Forleo, thank you so much for having one of my favorite author, Seth Godin whom I adored and loved for his remarkable wisdom and superb body of work I had enjoyed over the years. I'm so happy to listening to Mr. Godin to debunk the idea of the so-called calling we must have to go on and deciding what we want to do with our lives. I think that people had gotten caught of with this idea that everyone is talking about in wide web. Thank you, Marie Forleo for having Mr. Goding on your Divine show tackling the real truth about having the so-called calling or what not.
This guy is so freaking amazing, I love him, so human, kind, wise, love listening to him! Thank you for the interview Marie!
The worst thing to do is be a "wandering generality" . . . what we need to do is be a "meaningful specific". Thanks Seth!
Shelley Chapman love this
would depend on the individual? meaningfully specific is more secure. abstraction is more flexible and more difficult but more fun. then again I do have a problem with focus, but i have never said that to myself, but other people have said it to me, and usually people who are more detail oriented than me.
Damn, that was just a snowball of incredible advice. At that last sentence had some tears come to my eyes.
The most important thing I learned is to stop waiting until I am ready to do things.
yesss!!!
Sinmisola Araoye It will hurt you more than help. We learned the hard way
Sinmisola Araoye me too! That *was* my biggest problem. Not claiming that anymore.
Yes! Being ready is simply an illusion because what we may believe as being ready will change drastically as we begin the journey.
You will be ready when you commit and begin the process/steps!
Seth Godin is truly amazing. He is one of those individuals that just resonate so much knowledge and humility at the same time.
Wow this one was SO GOOD. Seth is such a gem. My favorite takeaway is to practice flipping my brain so I can assess how I could be wrong about something I'm so sure about. That could widen my perspective on so many things. I'll be working to implement that!
Also love the tip on having an "instinct to ship" rather an instinct to polish. It's about acting fast, failing, not taking anything too personally, and learning from the whole process.
Thanks Marie!!
Same for me! That's linked also to his new vision of schooling, very innovative and so fitting! I always feel as education today miss Something, and I think Seth Godin has the point here. This was so beautiful, thank you Marie for this wonderful episode and thank you Mr.Godin for this so real words of experience 🙏🏻
He's not the only one to think of that actually. If you look at you tube interviews of Elon Musk...he does a very similar thing. He basically looks at his thinking and questions it, very precisely, instead of taking his assumptoins for granted. Questioning our thoughts is also the basis for Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy...CBT. (Elon is worth watching too, he's a serial entrepreneur but for the all right reasons... like Seth I think, but Elon is an engineer first, and works in tech instead of business).
Lavendaire yesss!!! I don't like being wrong so it is a little difficult but it's best if I find out I'm wrong before someone else does!! Lol
Lavendaire i
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This is not an eye opener but an affirmation that I need to start what I need to do now! and not wait for the best time.
I don't have any business and yet everything Seth has said applies so well to my life. I'm looking forward to learning more from him. He's the man!
There were so many take aways! This was so Awesome! But the biggest one for me...is to 'ship' it. Stop waiting until you know everything, until everything is perfect. I'm finally ready to finish writing a book I started 21 years ago. It's been sniggling in the back of my mind (and sometimes the front) for all these years. In my mind, the whole thing is practically written, and I've got a lot on paper. In this moment, the self-doubt and questioning the 'rightness' has quieted to a whisper...enough to hear that still small voice of clarity. Much Gratitude! Thank You! Metta to All!
Every time Seth pops up on someone's channel it becomes one of the best episodes! He's been brilliant for years!
2 lovely, brilliant people, thank you!
I LOVE YOU MARIE! I’ve been tuning in for 4 years and you have helped me so much!
I am currently obsessing over Seth Godin, I actually did not who he was until a few months ago...(I know I'm ashamed..lol) Thank you so much Marie Forleo for having him on a few years ago. I am binging his talks and came across yours, it is wonderful! Lots of love. ❤️
So powerful. Such a depth of wisdom in these two.
my biggest insight is to email my program advisor and tell him what a difference he makes to me and my growth as a painter. I'm an MFA candidate and just failed-but listening to this and many other videos about success through the odds are helping me bounce back. Thank you Marie Forleo for bringing me this timely video with an outstanding guest Seth Godin. It's the first time I've heard of him and his wisdom. Thank you for sharing your insights and wisdom and way of thinking.
Amazing episode with Seth Godin. My big takeaway was when he said " Our goal isn't to touch everyone, our goal is to touch someone." That quote gave me the answer to my procrastination on starting my blog because I was very concerned about if everyone would like it. I'm going to make those blog post now because I have ideas daily that I feel will help someone. Thank you, Marie.
Wow! So amazing! Awesome talk sir Seth Godin! Thank you so much for this Marie!
The right time is now! and Failure is fine as long as you learn from it. Second time I am watching it....FANTASTIC.
"Does this interaction leave a trail I'm proud of...." Great stuff!
I love this man I did not read any book of them but trust me this talk is teach me more than any book I read.
I presh buzzel without fear of failure
loved it! so great to hear someone say that not everyone matters! I will remember that whenever I come across a hater.... everyone has something they are good at, maybe they are just in the wrong place! this video was wonderful thank you! Marie Forleo you are amazing!
Have you considered putting your content on podcast form as well? I would love to watch more of your longer interviews but don't have much time to watch on youtube. Would be great to listen on the go. Thumbs up if you agree!
Micheal Peggins Yea. What you said.
Micheal Peggins you might try just listening ... most of the time I don't watch the video I just use them like a podcast.
Tina M i agree. But i live in nyc. I need something for my subway rides, especially when I'm underground and with no reception
Hey Michael. I'm not sure if it works because I haven't tried, but I know UA-cam launched a paid service that allows you to save videos for offline viewing now. This might help solve your no reception challenge. Also, I watch UA-cam via the chrome iPhone app so I can play them at faster speeds to squeeze more in in less time. Best of luck to you and your journey in progress.
totally agree.... marie would rock any audio platform
It's my birthday season. This conversation -- especially "Just get on the damn horse" (my new mantra) -- is the most exquisite gift I've received in years. Thank you for the light of your examples. You are both phenomenal.
My action is to figure out a blogging schedule that I can reasonably expect to be consistent at and get on it (the damn horse, as it were).
Ahhhh I love Seth Godin!
Watching this on 2020, still relevant.
Love Seth Godin, his point of view of life, business and success is amazing. Mouth full of truths most of the time are simple but we overcomplicate it.
There are so many gems in this discussion. I was excited to find time to click on this and watch it today in-between meetings. I tuned in for the answer to waiting for the right moment, but there were many other things I took away- most significantly the discussion on 'free range kids'. I know that it's a cycle- I work with K-12 educators, I work for a college, and I'm a PhD student. I am part of the cycle, so that I can walk away with three letters that will eventually give me more permission to help break the cycle. My concern is mainly with adult education/lifelong learning- we need free-range adults as much as we need free-range kids. We need a new way to do college.
My biggest insight is to leave a daily trail of thoughtful examination of my world. Doing this will focus my content and life experience in such a way that can be helpful to others, build a community, and support an overall journey of creating the changes I wish to contribute.
Our Peer Group of Single-entrepreneur women yesterday, was exactly on THIS topic!!! So I send it out to the group- because witing and perfecting helps no-one - and I have to remind myself about this ALL the time ;-)
THANK YOU
marie, I admire YOUR work. any time I feel stuck, you are one of my go-to people for practical encouragement. on days you don't feel like inspiring us you deliver regardless. I feel so blessed to have you as a mentor.
I just love seeing the fresh variety of those watching this. Looking through comments has been fun. Keep being powerful and amazing human beings. One day we will be watching your show. One day we will taking notes thanks to your blog. One day you will have kids commentimg and wanting to chase their goals because of something that YOU stated. I pray that over anyone hoping to make an impact in an amazing way on the world.
Seth is so far ahead, even in times that change so fast, he is not dated, It’s been almost 2 years and this info is still so 100% relevant.
So much wisdom from Seth Godin. Thank you :)
I've been waiting to write my next newsletter until I had something to write about that would be compelling to EVERYONE. I'm now going to write one from my heart, hoping it will touch SOMEONE. Thanks so much for this.
Marie, you are so authentic and enchanting. I love watching your videos because they make me feel safe, comforted, and like everything will always be okay, even when it's not. Thank you, not ONLY for your insight, but for your captivating sense of sincerity and compassion. It is truly infectious and so pleasant to watch. You are wonderful.
I love his comments on education and absolutely agree. If we want our children to lead, they need to be taught to embrace failure, as it will always be a natural part of the process. Shunning them for every setback and punishing them for time lost to other activities is just not fostering this. Everything is learning. Every breath you take, every move you make (heh), every goal you set and abandon halfway through... no matter what it is, what you're experiencing at this moment is teaching you something. Learning to respect those subtle lessons and the time it takes to process them is incredibly important. Learning to seek them out is even moreso.
Thanks Marie,
There is information and there are opinions, and then there is True Wisdom...Seth Godin ! One of your very best segments, ever. Thanks for making this happen.
Mattering to somebody but not everybody. I think Marie was spot on when recognizing her gift was connecting to people, regardless of the venue. Also the monopoly game analogy of not taking it personally if business pursuits fail. I will be reading Mr. Godin as I move forward. Thank You!
"Nobody I know gets talkers block"...so good!
Hi Marie, thank you. I have made up my mind on how to approach the game of life. Life, enjoy it and play it smart. I've recently been more conscientiously deciding how to assess and feel about certain matters, to separate and not allow one thing to rob me from enjoying another. Learning to deal with matters as negotiable, manageable, workable, resolvable and configurable matters. Most people want things to work and are willing to work with you. So then, there's hope. We are serial beings, thinkers and doers, and matters will be dealt with and experienced on a needed and possible basis one at a time. Too many times we open up ourselves to feel all of our issues altogether all at once. This is not the way to manage our life. Don't be the situation, don't let yourself drown in anxiety and negative self-criticism. Don't choose anger and or disappointment as your choice of emotions, instead choose determination and persistence to plan for another day, the next round. Stay focused on what you do know, what you can do, and what you are capable of and people will be inspired to help you and work with you more often than not. Most people will not want to get involved with someone full of negative energy. Avoid feeling sorry for yourself, this will weaken you to play the victim of circumstance. Winners are proactive and can't stand to see themselves whine, complain and blame others for their failures, they are proud to take full responsibility. You have to be in an effective state of being with an empowering mindset and attitude. The quality and state of your being are not supposed to equate or match the quality and state of your life situation. You are unique, special and an independent, intelligent being, very advanced and powerful beyond measure, so then why degrade yourself and cripple yourself with fear and doubt. Act in accordance with your greatness. We learn, adapt, grow and change constantly to get what we want. What good is our potential if we don't believe in it? We live to win, nobody plays to lose, and nobody should play with a poor and weak spirit of being. Stay in the game and stay empowered by your greatness. If you can't be on that level, then how can we expect to deliver on that level. Be great, per your nature, not your idea of yourself. Take care of your body because you only have one. Don't wait for permission to be who you already are. You already are the best version of yourself, even if you don't see it, I know this for certain. Just be you, trust in you, you are phenomenal and great. Don't let your familiar self and known reality get in the way of discovering the unknown and unfamiliar self. Open your mind and heart to newness. If change is what you want, newness encourages change. What determines change more than anything, is doing, action. Go with what you know, and do what you gotta do. What you do will always matter more than what you think or feel. After becoming believers in themselves, the Doers are the ones that get ahead and manifest results. Goodluck.
I learned to act before you're 'sure', to roll with failure because you're learning, & to aim to be someone who SOMEONE looks forward to seeing by showing up, delivering what you say you will, even if you start with just one person at first
Seth Godin is one of the top thinkers, marketers, and speakers today. You can learn a lot of applicable knowledge and wisdom from him.
Thank You Very Much Marie!!!!
For me Seth is the MAN of Solution. As you said at stating he has helped you a lot in your beginning of your Career, So me.
I learned from this Video: THE MOMENT IS NOW. There is NO YESTERDAY or TOMORROW.
Blessings to both of you for giving such a valuable nuggets of Wisdom.
To OUR Success....
Clicked on a picture of gorgeous woman, and I was rewarded with priceless wisdom. Seriously, thanks!
This guy. What a blessing he is :)
Commit before you're ready. Great advice
Yes, great advice!
The biggest insight I'm taking away is to focus less on the masses and more on an individual person. There's so much more value in creating an authentic relationship with one person than a superficial relationship with thousands of people. I'm going to apply this in my business my focusing on enriching each client's experience by remembering how blessed I am to have their service and make sure they feel appreciated and seen.
I learned how to be productive and make good use of my finite resources ...Thank you Marie & Seth
I am a bigger fan of Seth Godin by the minute! Light years ahead of everyone else - such a great interview.
Listened to this again today. Still love it.
Brilliant talk...so sensible & insightful...thing I most learnt IS that’s it about quality connections with people & animals & how to find ways to incorporate that into work, whether that’s paid or volunteering or everyday encounters in the street 🦋
Okay - This is my second time watching this video: I commit: I'm starting a blog! Thank you, Seth. Marie, thank you for sharing!
THANK YOU!!!THANK YOU!!THANK YOU!! You just lifted 10 years of anxiety off of my life!
now u can make ur dreams come true
as if
Dora Edge You said it!
Am I leaving behind a trail that I'm proud of? That's a question I really need to live my life by. That's a very important question and a very simple way to decide how to live life. This was such a great interview. I love Seth Godin and I'm so glad that he and Marie are such good friends because it allowed him to came on her show for this interview.
I was listening and also writing a bit. I just wrote "to hopefully inspire someone" and started watching again. And a few seconds later he said "our goal isn't to touch everyone, our goal is to touch someone". And I felt só good and said YES!
To continue to respond and reach out from my heart, and intuition, rather than follow someone else's marketing scenario. Thank you! Much value in this talk.
Truly brilliant discussion! My favorite, "nobody I know gets talkers block." Thank you for this interview.
This is a goldmine of advice and ideas. Marie, you are such a talented interviewer! Thank you both.
Watched it 3 times. My big take away is "no one gets talker's block". That says volumes!
This interview solved a problem for me. I kept NOT doing what I wanted to do for a long time simply because I focused so much on numbers.
"What niche or demographic should I focus on that will get me the most followers or readers?"
The last part nailed it: it's about impacting someone. If you become good at it, go with 5 and then 100 and so on. Stop focusing on numbers and just provide value for someone.
It's kind of like some of the great speakers would give as an advice: to give a great speech, focus on a single person and speak as if you're only talking to one person and give him everything you've got.
Thanks Marie and Seth!
How rich, engrossing, and heart-enlarging are the two of you!!
My best takeaways: my goal is to change a handful of people, the best parent I can be is to encourage my daughter to embrace failure and learn from it (on both our ends.) Put myself on the spot and be better at my game....here I go!!! Thanks so much, to the two of you, for the Super Heroes of our time! Paula
There were lots of nuggets o' wisdom in there, thank you. I loved the horse example. 'Just get on the damn horse.' Yes!
My best takeaway is the importance of being ourselves and loving that self! Perhaps that wasn't said but think it's understood. I am just starting out on a new life of giving MORE at the young age of 75!! I feel now is my time to really make an impact on others in my age group. As Seth said, this time NOW is a time when we can make a bigger impact than ever before. People are wanting more - and they have time to reflect and see their needs and desires - they are looking for help in doing this. Thanks!!
Marie! I just want to thank u for this AMAZING AND HEART BREATHING interview!! I love u and I love Mr. Godin! It just blow my mind to see u both together. This is a really motivating episode! one of ur best! THANKS!
Seth is my inspiration! "Linchpin" is my fav book of all times! The thing that sticked to me is about free-range kids. I have 2 of my own who will start a school soon. I def want to work on my approach to education at schools. Thanks for the food for thoughts!
I love hearing about failure because I think that rejection (in any sense) is my biggest fear. From your videos and books from others, I am trying to embrace the "fail greatly" mindset, in order that I may succeed. The piece that most resonates with me right now is "There is no right moment. The right moment is now." And the "Jump on the carousel." idea. Thanks you two :)
Thanks, Marie. The most powerful insight; continue along the path that Bschool has taught me. Most excellent.
This was ACE! My favorite takeaway was blogging daily to build trust and community. I am going to start this as a daily practice.
"There is never a good moment - the moment is now." Great motivational talk!
I love how transparent he is about where he has failed and where his strengths are.
Seth is SO well spoken. I loved this interview!
This episode was packed with insights, how can we choose only 1?? :D
2 things stood out the most
1. Return on TRUST. I find this one important because with my youtube channel I noticed it started growing because people trusted what I was teaching.
2. Failing is like a monopoly game, don't take it too seriously.
Happy to hear this because I feel like I take things too personally and if I approach it from this perspective I can realize that it's all a game, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose and that's ok.
Thanks again for a great episode and I hope that you found your inner peace again
Mind Blown. Just had a horrible morning with my kids. Went on a random search and found you...! THIS has made me re-think a multitude of actions within my family and by slow starting business. Efforts are not what they should be or where they should be. Thank you both Marie & Seth for the eye-opening refocusing that I needed today!! Now to move forward and put this little thing of 'making someone matter' into action.
Thank you! This helped me to remember that my goal is not to change everyone, but to impact one person at a time! To be present and with each person I am with in each moment!
Passion is nonsense and waiting for right moment is bullshit. These are good to know. Instead of wondering I am doing right thing or wrong thing, I will do anything I am doing as my best. That’s all and that’s enough.
Thank you for such heartfelt words. God bless you both xx
Channeled advice I was gifted in Fall 1976 when I didn’t know the work I felt drawn to: The way to begin is to Begin. Start anywhere and if you find you don’t like it, Change it.
He has changed my life
This is the best interview with seth godin, i've seen another youtube chanel but this one is the best. Marie and seth have good chemistry i enjoy the interview and replay it many times.
For a person who has been paralyzed with fear about what I say, what I do and getting approval, Seth emphasized how important "buzzer management" is by finally just doing something and not fearing failure and about not being a winner. The emphasis about just getting it out there...just doing is more important than getting the approval because there is a lot to learn from failure not only success. It is probably one of the first times I felt 'free-range' as a human being and secure in living beyond the parameters of paralyzing perfectionism.
I absolutely LOVE Seth, Stop stealing dreams is one of my very favorite! Thank you so much for this interview!
This is one of my favorite interviews you've done, Marie! How could you not love Seth Godin. He's so smart and humble. I've shared this video with many of my clients too. There are two points that stand out to me most in this interview: one is why Seth chose to blog everyday. When I was attempting to be consistent with my own social media and messaging, I adopted his philosophy about how when you choose to blog everyday, you begin to see the world differently and pay attention because you know you need to say something. I've benefit from this in so many ways. It's made more present and thoughtful...and my social media posting is more consistent and thoughtful. Second, Seth talked about not trying to please everyone, but focus on the interactions that leave a trail behind that I'm proud of. "Bigger isn't the point." Thank you for all you do!! I'm inspired...and I'm from Jersey, so I appreciate all of those references. :) Have a great day!
I love the gnarly “I love that!” At 11:46
thanks Marie and Seth. being productive has been a.challenge for me. everytime i give up something for that "passion" i end up losing the interest of pursuing that main reason why i quit my.job in thw first place. thanks foe this great talk. i think i know how to think now.
You two are both so inspiring and I thank you!
I absolutely love this interview !! LOVE LOVE LOVE!! 🌟🌟🌟❤️❤️🙏 Thank you both for allowing your beautiful souls shine through to us!! ☀️