How To Become An Overnight Success.

This discussion centres on “overnight success” as an illusion; prompted by Jono’s sketch of Twitter Cofounder, Biz Stone’s quote: “Timing, perseverance, and 10 years of trying will eventually make you seem like an overnight success.”Using an iceberg metaphor (most work hidden below the surface), we explore how Twitter, Uber, Airbnb, GoPro, Pinterest and other “sudden” hits were built through long periods of effort, failed attempts, near-bankruptcies and luck-driven timing.Tom shares his own journey from inventing the curved nail file in 2004 to major success after winning The Apprentice, plus later product launches, illustrating visible turning points built on years of groundwork. We also look at creative fields and sport, survivorship bias, and belief, persistence, readiness, and timing.External LinksIn the conversation, we referenced these items which you can find more information on here:Our Listener SurveyBiz Stone's book: Things A little Bird Told MeJono's sketches on Iceberg Orientation & Survivorship BiasOur previous episode on Optimism BiasEpisode Summary00:00 Introduction01:13 Biz Stone Quote03:10 Iceberg Metaphor04:09 Biz Stone Backstory04:36 From Blogger to Twitter07:37 Myth of Viral Success09:59 Tom's Real World Examples12:31 Sketchplanations Slow Burn16:06 Perseverance and Belief18:52 Timing and Viral Moments20:59 The Turning Point21:35 Apprentice Timing Advantage24:43 Jono on Luck and Timing26:34 Sports Overnight Success28:42 Survivorship Bias Reality29:47 Do Overnight Successes Exist32:15 Advice Perseverance Mindset34:29 Wrap Up and Credits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.