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https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024.In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Jeff Karp, a distinguished figure in bio-inspired engineering and a professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT. In this episode, Dr. Karp delves into the core principles of his latest book, "LIT: Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature's Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas, and Ignite Action." Dr. Karp's insights on activation energy, neurodiversity, and the power of asking the right questions provide valuable guidance on igniting the spark within us and leading a more intentional and fulfilling life.Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/dr-jeff-karp-on-cultivating-a-lit-state-of-mind/In this episode, you will learn:

• Activation Energy: Dr. Karp explains activation energy using a chemistry analogy, emphasizing the importance of putting energy into a system to initiate a reaction.
• Neurodiversity: Dr. Karp discusses the beauty of neurodiversity, highlighting how different perspectives and ways of thinking can lead to valuable insights and learning opportunities.
• Importance of Questions: Dr. Karp emphasizes the vitality of inquiry and the significance of asking high-value questions to unlock curiosity and drive progress.
• Live for the Questions: Dr. Karp shares a personal story about learning to ask high-value questions by observing patterns in seminar questions and applying a systematic approach to improve his questioning skills.

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