Episode 74

74 - Be a Scientist of Your Own Life

74 - Be a Scientist of Your Own Life

 
I discuss the book “Skip the Line” by James Altucher, it challenges us about how to achieve our goals and dreams. Altucher suggests setting up small experiments in life that are easy to do, have little downside, and have a potential upside. I love the idea of becoming a scientist of my own life and being obsessed with what I’m working on. It’s also important to exercise our “possibility muscle” and find virtual mentors to learn from. And even though it can be scary, leaning into fear is key to making progress. I’m excited to start trying out these small experiments and seeing where they take me.


https://startwithsmallsteps.com/?p=3072

https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/a-review-of-my-new-book-skip-the-line/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/700-skip-the-line-into-the-impossible-podcast/id794030859?i=1000513737111

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Jill McKinley

I’m Jill from the Northwoods. Professionally, I work in Health IT, where I untangle complex systems and help people use technology more effectively. But at heart, I’m a curious lifelong learner—always exploring how things work, why people grow the way they do, and how even the smallest steps can spark real transformation. That curiosity fuels everything I do, from problem-solving at work to sharing insights through my creative projects.

My journey wasn’t always easy. Growing up, I faced a rough childhood, and books became my lifeline. They introduced me to voices of ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and the natural world around me. Those pages taught me resilience, gave me perspective, and helped me see that wisdom is everywhere—waiting to be noticed, gathered, and shared.