What if creativity were just the spark, and the real power lay in turning ideas into unbreakable solutions?
In Episode 706 of Passion Struck, innovation expert Nir Bashan returns (his first appearance was Episode 36) to unveil the repeatable framework behind his new book The Solution Mindset. He reveals why brilliant ideas alone leave most people stuck, and how activating 10 innate problem-solving superpowers can transform frustration into impact.
Through gripping stories: a teenager who rebuilt the world’s largest coral reefs by refusing expert advice, a bicycle company that cut shipping damage 90% with one deceptively simple packaging trick, and Norway’s quiet revolution in prison reform. Nir proves that anyone can solve the seemingly unsolvable.
If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by complexity, doubted your next step, or wondered how to move from inspiration to execution, this conversation is your clear, practical bridge.
Listen. Watch. Go Deeper.
Check the full show notes here: https://passionstruck.com/the-solution-mindset-nir-bashan/
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The Solution Mindset Workbook: 10 Superpower Activation Prompts to Turn Ideas into Impact
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In this episode, you will learn:
- The “Just Start” principle that turned a 16-year-old surfer into the leader of the planet’s most extensive coral restoration effort
- How untangling complexity with a straightforward filter, like printing a TV on a bike box, can deliver 90% better results instantly
- Why long-term thinking (the kind bourbon makers use for 30-year barrels) creates a deeper legacy than chasing quick wins
- How Norway redefined “failing successfully” in prisons to slash recidivism, while the U.S. stays stuck in punishment
- Why positivity isn’t naive, it’s the strategic fuel that powers sustained innovation.
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