We often have to make decisions when we have a limited amount of information to evaluate and little control over the factors affecting the outcome.

So what exactly is a good decision? Is that different than a good outcome?

When you feel powerful and present you are bringing your best self to the table. I’m talking about the person that you are at the best moments of your life. Those moments when you feel totally connected. That’s your authentic best self.

The question is how do you bring that person to your most challenging situations where you’re least likely to be present.

Your perception of the world, life, yourself and others affects each and every decision you have ever made, or ever will make. Neuroscientist Beau Lotto has devoted much of his work to understanding perception, creativity, biases, and much more. He is the author of the book Deviate, which reveals startling truths about the brain and it’s perceptions. Beau argues that the next big innovation in the world is not a new technology, but rather a new way of seeing. 

We’ve interviewed some incredible guests on The Science of Success. From many walks of life including spy recruiters, astronauts, bestselling authors, and more. Across each of our guest’s from widely different fields, we see many overlapping mindsets, strategies, and practices for achieving goals and a more effective life.

As Wharton’s top-rated professor for the past six years running, Dr. Adam Grant knows a thing or two about what it takes to succeed. He’s one of the world’s 10 most influential management speakers, the best-selling author of Give & Take, Originals and Option B and a member of Fortune’s 40 under 40.

His accomplishments in the markets have made him one of the wealthiest Americans today. But if you begin to dive deeper you realize that’s not what makes Ray so special…