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Sunday Pick: Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable

Sunday Pick: Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable

Update: 2025-06-154
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Sometimes the only way to win is by finding the courage to lose. This week, Anne and Frances want you to “dare to be bad” in order to free up capacity to excel at more important things. They share insight on the power of strategic “no”s, the value of ruthless prioritization, and how Steve Jobs and Apple delivered breakthrough innovation by strategically underperforming. Frances explains why you can’t always trust your own instincts, and Anne reflects on the lessons she learned in her early days of parenting. 


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Sunday Pick: Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable

Sunday Pick: Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable