Delusions of Grandeur How Crazy Ideas Change The World

These questions are the guiding force behind this book. Written with the goal of distilling the wisdom of those throughout history who dared to defy norms to change the world, Palmer goes beyond the basic timelines of both famous and lesser known innovators to explore the deeper challenges often facing individuals who create change. These biographies then serve as guideposts to examine the personality traits required to persevere despite pushback, and explore how every person can best free themselves from the limiting shackles of social validation and embrace uninhibited creative momentum.
There's an adage that we become like the five people we spend the most time with. While it's a valid idea emphasizing the impact of one's environment, perhaps it's limiting in its immediacy. If you are looking to experience your personal journey alongside a team of possibility ambassadors spanning centuries and continents, individuals who despite criticism, ostracism, and even accusations of insanity, persevered to follow passions and change the course of history, this book is for you