Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1298: Kara Goldin's article showcases the empowering journey of going against the grain, illustrating how challenging conventional wisdom and industry experts can lead to groundbreaking innovation and success. Through personal anecdotes and examples from her career, particularly with her company Hint, Goldin encourages embracing risk, fostering creativity, and persisting in the face of doubt to achieve meaningful change and personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://karagoldin.com/going-against-the-grain-and-why-its-often-necessary/ Quotes to ponder: "To succeed you have to be willing to stand up for what you believe even if it means you go against conventional wisdom." "Going against the grain builds grit and determination. Even in quote-unquote “failure.”" "Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices