Summary: This week, Wisereads features a preview of Jenny Draper’s book “Mavericks,” which highlights unusual historical figures and their life lessons. Dan Moore advises to take initiative at work without seeking permission, while Paul Millerd shares insights on defining success in your own terms. The content emphasizes the importance of agency over mere intelligence in shaping one’s life.
People with strong agency tend to set goals and pursue them with confidence, even in the face of obstacles. They’re the type to say, “I’ll figure it out,” and then actually do it. On the flip side, someone low in agency might feel more like a passenger in their own life, waiting for external forces—like luck, other people, or circumstances—to dictate what happens next.
It’s not quite the same as assertiveness or ambition, though it can overlap. Agency is quieter, more internal—it’s the belief that you can act, paired with the will to follow through. (View Highlight)
Mistakes fade away; winners can forever blossom.” (View Highlight)