Iconoclast by Gregory Berns #2219

Today’s book: Iconoclast by Gregory Berns—a neuroscience-powered exploration that teaches us how to break free from conventional thinking and become innovators in any field.

Here’s your 1-minute summary:

• See the unseen. Iconoclasts don’t fall into mental efficiency traps—they perceive the world differently and question assumptions.

• Master fear’s grip. Fear of failure, the unknown, or looking foolish is wired into all of us. But iconoclasts tame these fears by reframing and facing them.

• Leverage social IQ. Innovators don’t just have ideas—they connect, persuade, and inspire others to join their vision.

• Train your brain’s creativity. Neuroplasticity means you can learn to think iconoclastically—through new experiences and fear reappraisal.

• Fail forward. Creativity is built via trial, error, and iteration—embrace failure as a path to deeper insight.

Iconoclast thinking isn’t reserved for geniuses—it’s trainable. What barrier will you break through today?

For more insights on how to go about doing that, check out the Notes. Love this book—hope you enjoy the Notes. Have a great day!