This time we are talking with Jonathan Aberman. A musician, innovation expert, everlasting academic, radio show host, and a Partner for Ruxton Ventures.

Links:

https://twitter.com/jaberman?lang=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanaberman/

https://www.youtube.com/@jonathanaberman

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/shows/whats-working-in-washington-podcast/

https://open.spotify.com/show/1NoQMd7T5VZWG2hNN741sG

https://music.apple.com/us/album/nighttime-and-other-moments-ep/1669423644

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgb5x-DNTso

https://twitter.com/whatsworkingDC

https://www.ruxtonventures.com

https://theentrepreneurethos.com/jonathan-aberman/

https://www.amplifieradvisors.com/?ref=theentrepreneurethos.com

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

3:00 His history and schooling

5:00 Live your life for yourself

10:00 Multidisciplinary education

15:00 Everyone should be a polymath

20:00 Finding out he is an introvert

25:00 Being non-traditional

30:00 “What’s happening in Washington”

35:00 It is not about extremes

40:00 How he manages his time

42:20 what is a polymath to you?

45:00 Multidisciplinary Spectrum

50:00 His future music

55:00 Empathy and how you are wired

01:00:00 Entrepreneurship and venture capital

01:10:00 Dealing with concept of death

01:15:00 Outro

Jonathan Aberman shares his personal journey of dropping out of high school and the lessons he learned about privilege and the importance of performing. He discusses the challenges of traditional education and the need for a more polymathic approach. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of finding happiness and purpose in life and shares his mindset of living each day to the fullest. He explores the changing landscape of education and the value of empathy in society. Jonathan also discusses the challenges and rewards of being a polymath and the role of leadership in creating a culture of selflessness. This conversation covers various themes related to leadership, teamwork, creativity, entrepreneurship, and finding joy and meaning in life. The importance of collaboration, empathy, and sacrifice in leadership is highlighted. The impact of extraordinary artists and the power of creativity are discussed. The joy of music and singing from the heart is emphasized. The journey of entrepreneurship and the satisfaction of making a difference are explored. The significance of teaching and inspiring others is recognized. The importance of embracing frailty and mortality for a happy life is discussed. The value of living a life of salience and looking outward is emphasized. The impact of partnership and enjoying the journey is acknowledged. The negative effects of social media are also mentioned.