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Hack Your Way to Achievement: One Small Step at a Time
Manage episode 506364203 series 2871161
Ted Harrington shares insights about achieving difficult goals through disciplined habits rather than relying on fleeting inspiration. He explains how the hacker mindset—being curious, non-conforming, committed, and creative—can help anyone overcome challenges and find overlooked opportunities.
• Breaking big goals into smaller, manageable pieces makes difficult tasks achievable
• Inspiration only gets you started; habits and consistency are what help you finish
• The four traits of the hacker mindset: curiosity, non-conformity, commitment, and creativity
• Focus on genuinely helping others rather than self-promotion in professional interactions
• Applying the hacker mindset can reveal opportunities others miss in any field
• AI is changing both attack and defense strategies in cybersecurity, but fundamental principles remain the same
Check out Ted's new book "Inner Hacker" to learn how to apply the hacker mindset to achieve your own goals and find hidden opportunities in your life.
Support the show
Follow the Podcast on Social Media!
Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/joseph675128
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@securityunfilteredpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secunfpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecUnfPodcast
Chapters
1. Hack Your Way to Achievement: One Small Step at a Time (00:00:00)
2. Episode Introduction (00:01:46)
3. The Power of Habits Over Inspiration (00:04:08)
4. Breaking Big Goals Into Small Steps (00:09:48)
5. Hacking Job Interviews and Career Growth (00:18:31)
6. The Inner Hacker Book Introduction (00:26:04)
7. AI's Impact on Security and Society (00:35:47)
252 episodes
Manage episode 506364203 series 2871161
Ted Harrington shares insights about achieving difficult goals through disciplined habits rather than relying on fleeting inspiration. He explains how the hacker mindset—being curious, non-conforming, committed, and creative—can help anyone overcome challenges and find overlooked opportunities.
• Breaking big goals into smaller, manageable pieces makes difficult tasks achievable
• Inspiration only gets you started; habits and consistency are what help you finish
• The four traits of the hacker mindset: curiosity, non-conformity, commitment, and creativity
• Focus on genuinely helping others rather than self-promotion in professional interactions
• Applying the hacker mindset can reveal opportunities others miss in any field
• AI is changing both attack and defense strategies in cybersecurity, but fundamental principles remain the same
Check out Ted's new book "Inner Hacker" to learn how to apply the hacker mindset to achieve your own goals and find hidden opportunities in your life.
Support the show
Follow the Podcast on Social Media!
Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/joseph675128
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@securityunfilteredpodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secunfpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecUnfPodcast
Chapters
1. Hack Your Way to Achievement: One Small Step at a Time (00:00:00)
2. Episode Introduction (00:01:46)
3. The Power of Habits Over Inspiration (00:04:08)
4. Breaking Big Goals Into Small Steps (00:09:48)
5. Hacking Job Interviews and Career Growth (00:18:31)
6. The Inner Hacker Book Introduction (00:26:04)
7. AI's Impact on Security and Society (00:35:47)
252 episodes
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