{"id":8145,"date":"2024-07-13T04:28:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-13T08:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/guy-kawasakis-3-tips-to-become-remarkable\/"},"modified":"2024-07-13T04:28:15","modified_gmt":"2024-07-13T08:28:15","slug":"guy-kawasakis-3-tips-to-become-remarkable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/guy-kawasakis-3-tips-to-become-remarkable\/","title":{"rendered":"Guy Kawasaki\u2019s 3 Tips to Become Remarkable"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Jane Goodall, Akon, Greta Thurnberg, Malala Yousafzai, the Clooney\u2019s, Shaq, the person who gives $1 to the homeless guy on the corner, and even the woman who crossed the U.S.-Mexican border and is now an executive at Adobe\u2026 What do they have in common?\u00a0<\/p>\n

They\u2019re all \u201cremarkable people,\u201d according to Guy Kawasaki<\/strong>, the chief evangelist of Canva and author of best-selling books that include his most recent, Think Remarkable<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s nothing to do with how many computers you\u2019ve sold or how many books you\u2019ve sold<\/em>,\u201d he says in an interview on the Mindvalley Book Club with Kristina M\u00e4nd-Lakhiani. \u201cIt\u2019s \u2018have you made a difference and made the world a better place?\u2019<\/em>\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

This is a mission Guy himself is on. With his book and his Remarkable People<\/em> podcast, he\u2019s out to make the world a better place filled with\u2026 well, remarkable people\u2014and that includes you<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Who is Guy Kawasaki?<\/h2>\n

When you think \u201cGuy Kawasaki<\/a>,\u201d the last thing that might pop into your head is \u201cevangelist.\u201d But that\u2019s how he describes himself.<\/p>\n

Far from the religious connotation, the \u201cevangelist\u201d he\u2019s referring to\u2014specifically, \u201cchief evangelist\u201d\u2014is someone who promotes a positive message for a brand. While he didn\u2019t invent the term, he most certainly popularized it (he was the chief evangelist of Apple and now, with Canva).<\/p>\n

That, in itself, is a pretty remarkable feat considering he grew up in a \u201ctough part of Honolulu called Kalihi Valley<\/em>.\u201d But his accomplishments go far beyond that. He\u2019s deeply involved in the world of startups and venture capital, gives fifty keynote speeches per year, and has written several best-sellers, including The Art of Start 2.0<\/em>, Enchantment<\/em>, and Wise Guy<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The more recent one on the \u201cGuy Kawasaki books\u201d list is Think Remarkable<\/em><\/a>, which is inspired by his Remarkable People <\/em>podcast. It\u2019s not your typical self-helper, either. According to Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist and anthropologist who\u2019s been featured on the podcast, it\u2019s one that \u201cchallenges us not only to improve our own individual lives but also to create a positive impact on the world around us<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s his contribution to the world. It\u2019s his way of being remarkable.<\/p>\n

When we think of people who are remarkable, oftentimes we think of those who are successful. Entrepreneurs who\u2019ve come out of poverty and now run a Fortune 500 company. Movie stars who\u2019ve won awards. People who\u2019ve transitioned from social media influencers to big-time celebrities.<\/p>\n

While they\u2019ve absolutely made a name for themselves, they\u2019re not considered \u201cremarkable.\u201d At least not in Guy\u2019s eyes.<\/p>\n

\u201cFundamentally, the way you\u2019ll be remarkable is, you make a difference<\/em>,\u201d he explains. \u201cAnd then, if you make a difference, then people will have no choice but to consider you remarkable<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Who, then, are remarkable people? Those who\u2019ve dedicated their lives to making positive changes<\/a>. Like psychologist Carol Dweck, astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson, and happiness advocate Gretchen Rubin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Those are just some of the well-known ones Guy has featured in his book and podcast. However, he has a knack for highlighting others. This includes former White House director of speechwriting, Cody Keenan; the head of the Center for Civil Liberties in Ukraine, Oleksandra Matviichuk; Senior Police Canine Unit supervisor, Garrett Wing; youth activist Olivia Julianna; and so many more.<\/p>\n

If you notice, these remarkable people aren\u2019t in it for the fame, the glory, or the money. Rather, it\u2019s their qualities, achievements, and characteristics that make them notably inspirational.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For example, Oleksandra\u2019s determination to be on the front lines, document Russia\u2019s war crimes, and fight for the rights of persecuted individuals. Or Garrett\u2019s partnership with canines in law enforcement and the life-saving work they do together.<\/p>\n

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If you make a difference, then people have no choice but to consider you remarkable.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Guy Kawasaki, author of Think Remarkable<\/em><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

These are the people who are in it to find solutions to problems, make people\u2019s lives more efficient, help understand the world better\u2026<\/p>\n

As Guy points out, their goal isn\u2019t to be remarkable. \u201cTheir aspiration is to make a difference<\/em>.\u201d And <\/strong>that<\/em><\/strong> is what makes them remarkable.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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According to Guy, there are three things you need to make a difference: growth, grit<\/a>, and grace. (Uncoincidentally, they\u2019re the three main chapters of Think Remarkable<\/em>.)<\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s explore why exactly he\u2019s highlighted these three G\u2019s:<\/p>\n

Growth<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s been a lot of talk about growth mindset<\/a> over the years. As a matter of fact, Mindvalley\u2019s content revolves around it.<\/p>\n

But what about it makes it such a hot topic?<\/p>\n

According to psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck\u2019s research<\/a>, adopting this mindset has a number of advantages. Here are a few:<\/p>\n