tl’dr

**"in this age of rapid change, you have to be aggressively independent-minded. 
your parents' world, where you follow the tried-and-true path, is gone. 
you have to figure it out for yourself." amjad masad, ceo of replit**

with constant change, that there is no straightforward paths to new ideas or opportunities. everyone is constantly figuring things out. training this essential mindset, helps leads to an ability to respond to ever changing circumstances.

it’s important to know this mindset is one that must be learned by doing.

why it’s important

1. cultivate confidence - as you navigate various situations, you'll build trust in yourself to figure out paths to different challenges.
2. learn from failure - embrace setbacks as opportunities to learn. refine your approach as you go.
3. find fulfillment - approach problem-solving like a puzzle. enjoy the process of discovery.

**"startups are very counterintuitive. i'm not sure why. 
maybe it's just because knowledge about them hasn't permeated our culture yet. 
but whatever the reason, starting a startup is a task 
where you can't always trust your instincts." paul graham, founder of y combinator**

how this works

remember, the challenge to start the session. you were challenges to see who could answer these questions the quickest.

1. level 1: what is the strain of mpox responsible for who emergency?
   1. something that you could ask chatgpt….
2. level 2: what simulation engine does openwater health use for it’s low intensity focused ultrasound?
   1. something you needed to read technical documentation for…
3. level 3: who is this (image of founders)?
   1. something you needed to think creatively for using a lens app to reverse image search the internet.

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