About this episode
Musician and humorist Justin Locke talks about the culture of smart vs stupid, the benefits of being unprepared, and the secrets to succeeding via applied stupidity. You’ll Learn: 1) Why you shouldn’t be scared of looking stupid 2) How to use the Irregardless effect to your advantage 3) Stupid approaches to find brilliant solutions About Justin Justin Locke spent 18 seasons playing bass in the Boston Pops. He then shifted focus to being an author, playwright, orchestra manager, and media producer. His Pops memoir, “Real Men Don’t Rehearse,” has sold over 12,000 copies, and his musical plays for family audiences are performed all over the world. Justin often appears as a humorous guest speaker, sharing his favorite gig disaster stories, as well as first- hand insight into what conductors (great and not so great) actually do. Visit his website at www.justinlocke.com Items Mentioned in this Show: Justin’s Book: Real Men Don’t Rehearse Justin’s Book: The Principles of Applied Stupidity Book: The Dilbert Principle by Scott Adams Book: The Secrets of Consulting by Gerald Weinberg View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep188 . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .