About this episode
Carl Richards discusses how perceived flaws can enhance the resonance of one's work and the importance of embracing authenticity in a polished world.
In this episode, Carl explores a simple idea that keeps proving true: What you think is a flaw might actually be the thing that makes your work resonate. From his hand-drawn sketches to the raw, unedited format of Behavior Gap Radio, he reflects on how the very imperfections he once tried to fix became the most meaningful parts. In a world increasingly optimized to remove friction and polish everything smooth, Carl makes the case for leaning into what’s human, messy, and real—and why that may matter now more than ever. Want more from Carl? Get the shortest, most impactful weekly email on the web! Sign up for the Weekly Letter from Certified Financial Planner™ and New York Times columnist Carl Richards here: https://behaviorgap.com/
People in this episode
Host: Carl Richards
Topics covered
- flaws
- human experience
- authenticity
- imperfections
- resonance
- messiness
Keywords
- flaws
- authenticity
- human
- imperfections
- resonance
- Behavior Gap Radio
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