Vince Chan

Yet the most important things aren't changing at all. The words aren't changing at all are written in italics. So my immediate question to you is what are those most important things that aren't changing

Yet the most important things aren't changing at all. The words aren't changing at all are written in italics. So my immediate question to you is what are those most important things that aren't changing

I completely agree with you, especially when it comes to human nature and all the biases we carry. Psychology is different. argue that there are thousands, not hundreds of biases. We're emotional, we're flawed, and sometimes we don't act rationally simply because we don't feel like it. And that alone can be a bias.

I completely agree with you, especially when it comes to human nature and all the biases we carry. Psychology is different. argue that there are thousands, not hundreds of biases. We're emotional, we're flawed, and sometimes we don't act rationally simply because we don't feel like it. And that alone can be a bias.

That's why, like you said, even though our tools have evolved from Mac machines to smartphones to AI, the fundamentals haven't changed. In fact, this reminds me of what I observed in the education technology space before COVID. Some entrepreneurs call it digital transformation, when all they really did was transfer textbooks onto a digital platform. That's not much of a transformation.

That's why, like you said, even though our tools have evolved from Mac machines to smartphones to AI, the fundamentals haven't changed. In fact, this reminds me of what I observed in the education technology space before COVID. Some entrepreneurs call it digital transformation, when all they really did was transfer textbooks onto a digital platform. That's not much of a transformation.

That is digitalization. Learning on the phone and learning in person are not the same. In a tech-driven world, we still need that human element. We need the personal connection, the understanding, the guidance, the nuance. So yes, a lot of things don't need to change. And like you said, even if one important step changes, the other 11 might stay the same.

That is digitalization. Learning on the phone and learning in person are not the same. In a tech-driven world, we still need that human element. We need the personal connection, the understanding, the guidance, the nuance. So yes, a lot of things don't need to change. And like you said, even if one important step changes, the other 11 might stay the same.

But for any transformation to work, everything still needs to move in sync.

But for any transformation to work, everything still needs to move in sync.

In your book, you talk about flexible leadership. At first glance, people might just think it means being agile or adaptable. But you actually define it more precisely as a formula. Intention, context, and the flexor. I'll let you walk us through each of those three elements. But what really caught my eye was when you said in the book, 1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 3.

In your book, you talk about flexible leadership. At first glance, people might just think it means being agile or adaptable. But you actually define it more precisely as a formula. Intention, context, and the flexor. I'll let you walk us through each of those three elements. But what really caught my eye was when you said in the book, 1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 3.

Each of those three elements make someone a flexible leader. Because mathematically, we could just say 0 plus 0 plus 3 equals 3. The answer is still 3. But your point is, to truly be a flexible leader, we need to develop all three components, not just focus on one and hope is enough, or in full intention, without context, without flexor.

Each of those three elements make someone a flexible leader. Because mathematically, we could just say 0 plus 0 plus 3 equals 3. The answer is still 3. But your point is, to truly be a flexible leader, we need to develop all three components, not just focus on one and hope is enough, or in full intention, without context, without flexor.

So first, can you explain what intention, context, and flexor actually mean in your model? And second, how they work together in practice

So first, can you explain what intention, context, and flexor actually mean in your model? And second, how they work together in practice

I'll definitely ask you more about flexors in a moment. That part really caught my attention. When I saw the term flexor, immediately I thought of muscle. How we stretch, adapt, and train them over time. And yes, our brain is a muscle too. I used to play tennis, and I remember how important muscle memory was. that repetitive motion becomes second nature. So I'll circle back to that.

I'll definitely ask you more about flexors in a moment. That part really caught my attention. When I saw the term flexor, immediately I thought of muscle. How we stretch, adapt, and train them over time. And yes, our brain is a muscle too. I used to play tennis, and I remember how important muscle memory was. that repetitive motion becomes second nature. So I'll circle back to that.

But before we go there, let me share how I personally interpret your model. Intention to me is about willpower, is the conscious choice to take action or not. For instance, when I started the show, I told myself I would hit 100 episodes by the end of the first year. That was my intention. But now, already 14 months after the show was born, it's over 300 episodes.

But before we go there, let me share how I personally interpret your model. Intention to me is about willpower, is the conscious choice to take action or not. For instance, when I started the show, I told myself I would hit 100 episodes by the end of the first year. That was my intention. But now, already 14 months after the show was born, it's over 300 episodes.