Summary of The Secret Formula to Finding Your Passion | Scott Harrison on Impact Theory

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Scott Harrison discusses how he found his passion in life and how it led him to start Charity Water. He talks about how optimism and taking action can help make a difference in the world.

• 00:00:00 Scott Harrison discusses how his decade of debauchery started as an act of rebellion, how he became interested in charity work after visiting a Mercy Ship, and how his experiences on the ship helped him to realize his true passion in life. He then launches Charity Water, which has helped to provide clean water to over 8 million people.
• 00:05:00 Scott Harrison explains that his journey to finding his passion was an arduous process, but it was worth it in the end. He recalls his epiphany on a luxurious vacation in South America, where he realized that he was chasing after things that would never satisfy him. He then made a commitment to walk away from his vices completely and started over. His story inspires others to take action and make changes in their lives.
• 00:10:00 Scott Harrison discusses how he views the world and how his view of it has helped him in his career as a nightclub promoter and in his work as a philanthropist. He also talks about how he convinced a pediatric doctor to allow him to watch an autopsy as a child.
• 00:15:00 Scott Harrison discusses the importance of asking for help in order to achieve a goal. He shares the story of how he was able to ask for and receive donated VR gear from Verizon and Samsung. He encourages others to ask for help in order to achieve their goals, and points out the importance of having a business model that is 100% reliant on donations.
• 00:20:00 The author discusses how, starting with a small office in Soho, he and his team grew their business to a million-dollar office building build-out. He talks about how, in order to maintain a high standard, they focus on craft and excellence first in the hiring process. He also discusses how, thanks to technology, they are able to innovate and advance their work in a positive way.
• 00:25:00 Scott Harrison, founder of Charity:Water, talks about the importance of optimism and how it can help motivate people to make a difference in the world. He also discusses how the Charity:Water playbook can be used to help change other areas of people's lives.
• 00:30:00 Scott Harrison shares the story of a pastor friend who spoke at four services in a row and then received a one- hundred thousand dollar check a year later. The pastor's family discovered his story and decided to donate money to the pastor's favorite charity. Harrison encourages viewers to find their purpose and to take action. He also provides a link to Skillshare, an online learning community that offers courses on a variety of topics.