AJ Jacobs is a pioneering author and journalist known for his immersive lifestyle experiments. From living biblically for a year to exploring the U.S. Constitution in his daily life, AJ's unique projects delve deep into history, culture, and human nature. In this insightful interview, we talk about his latest venture, 'The Year of Living Constitutionally,' and explore themes of curiosity, change, and gratitude. Don't miss this fascinating conversation with a man who lives out the ideas he writes about, offering fresh perspectives on age-old questions.
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WHO AM I?
I’m Ryan Hawk and I’m a writer, podcaster, advisor, and teacher. My favorite thing to do is have a deep, long-form conversation with a thoughtful person. Fortunately, I get to do that often on my podcast, The Learning Leader Show. I created The Learning Leader Show in 2015 as a way for me to follow my curiosity about leadership and excellence with great rigor. It has since been listened to by millions of people in more than 150 countries.
Additionally, I’ve written and published two books. My first: Welcome To Management was named “the best leadership book of 2020” by Forbes. My second: The Pursuit of Excellence ranked at the top of the Amazon charts and Patrick Lencioni said, “This is a must-read book if you care to live an excellent life.”
When I’m not recording podcasts or writing books, I try to help leaders be more effective. Some of the ways I do that: Hosting Learning Leader Circles (paid mastermind groups), 1:1 advising for executives, and my online school, The Learning Leader Academy. Additionally, I’ve delivered keynote speeches all over the world for thousands of people.
00:00 - Intro
01:56 - Discussing Benjamin Franklin’s Curiosity
04:55 - The Importance of Changing Your Mind
07:08 - Advice for Leaders on Admitting Mistakes
11:42 - The Constitutional Convention History
17:05 - Living by the Constitution Experiment
19:40 - Optimism for Democracy
21:47 - Dealing with Negative News and Social Media
25:37 - Improving Writing and Communication Skills
28:33 - A Typical Day of “Living Constitutionally”
33:19 - The Role of Gratitude in the United States
35:52 - The Value of Not Having an Opinion
38:02 - Expressing Gratitude to Others
46:30 - The Fox vs. Hedgehog Mindset
51:19 - We Control the Sun - George Washington