Scott Dinsmore: How to find work you love

The speaker shares a journey from receiving poor career advice to discovering a passion for meaningful work. By creating a community called Live Your Legend, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself, pushing limits, and surrounding oneself with inspiring people. The talk outlines a three-step framework for finding passion and highlights the power of environment in achieving success. Ultimately, the speaker encourages individuals to pursue work that they cannot resist doing, as it leads to personal fulfillment and broader societal change.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the career advice he received?

• He was excited and motivated.

• He ignored the advice completely.

• He felt an urge to change his job.

• He decided to follow the advice.

What did the speaker do after reading Warren Buffett's advice?

• He stayed at his job to build his resume.

• He started a new hobby.

• He immediately quit his job.

• He sought a promotion.

What is the first step in the speaker's framework for finding passionate work?

• Networking with professionals

• Becoming a self-expert

• Setting financial goals

• Exploring different industries

What tool does the speaker recommend for identifying personal strengths?

• DISC Assessment

• Enneagram Test

• Strengths Finder 2.0

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

According to the speaker, what often prevents people from achieving their goals?

• Believing in impossibilities

• Poor time management

• Lack of resources

• Insufficient education

What example does the speaker use to illustrate overcoming perceived impossibilities?

• Writing a novel

• Swimming from Alcatraz

• Running a marathon

• Climbing Mount Everest

What did the speaker realize about the impact of his surroundings on his project?

• Surroundings had no impact.

• Negative surroundings hindered progress.

• Positive surroundings accelerated growth.

• Surroundings only affected personal life.

How did the speaker's project 'Live Your Legend' change after moving to San Francisco?

• It grew significantly.

• It was abandoned.

• It became a hobby.

• It remained stagnant.

What does the speaker suggest is crucial for personal growth and success?

• Relying on external validation

• Following traditional career paths

• Avoiding risks and challenges

• Taking control of one's environment

What is the speaker's vision for the future of work?

• A world where most people dislike their jobs

• A world where work is automated

• A world where people love their work

• A world with no work