Courageous Dreamers Win

05. Getting LIT with Dr. Jeff Karp

Courageous Dreamers Win

Published: 19 March 2025 at 09:00 Europe/London

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Your mind is your most powerful tool. Nesha Pai welcomes Dr. Jeff Karp, a Harvard Medical School professor and author of “LIT: Life Ignition Tools,” to talk about how small, intentional shifts can spark creativity, resilience, and meaningful change.

The key to a more fulfilling life isn’t about doing more, but about thinking differently. Dr. Karp explains how simple daily choices—setting an intention, embracing failure, and staying present—can open doors to unexpected growth. He reflects on his own struggles with learning and self-doubt, revealing how they shaped his understanding of resilience and the role of community in personal success.

This conversation challenges the idea that success happens alone. Instead, it’s about connection, curiosity, and seeing failure as a stepping stone rather than a setback. If you’re looking for ways to shift your mindset and spark real change, join Nesha Pai and Dr. Karp in this episode!

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction

03:14 Finding Purpose and Creativity

05:00 The Power of Observation and Intention

08:26 The Importance of Being Present

10:48 Practical Tools in LIT

19:05 The Role of Neurodiversity in Society

23:02 Embracing Failure as a Gift

27:04 The Importance of Community in Resilience

30:54 Using Failure to Foster Creativity

33:09 Embracing Imposter Syndrome

38:38 Common Traits of High Performers