Genius and Conventional Thinking
Lee discusses the overlooked innovations in everyday life, like adding wheels to luggage, as a metaphor for insights waiting to be discovered. He reflects on the balance between confidence and humility, emphasizing that a mix of luck, stubbornness, and deep curiosity drives true innovation. The conversation explores how ego plays a role in pushing boundaries and the importance of asking deeper questions in the pursuit of knowledge.In this clip
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