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SummaryIn this conversation, Mimi Akuse shares her journey as an architectural designer and the importance of studying architecture in different places. She discusses her upbringing in Nigeria, her education in architecture, and her experiences working in various design fields. Mimi also provides insights into overcoming procrastination and executing goals by focusing on systems and identity change. This part of the conversation focuses on the importance of fixing the holes in your ship, the power of incremental progress, and the benefits of using intuitive design tools. It also discusses the balance between design and technical skills in architecture, the importance of collaboration and teamwork, and the role of a project manager in ensuring order. Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of taking time off and listening to your body to avoid burnout. In this conversation, Ramon Parchment and Mimi Akuse discuss the importance of finding purpose and passion in one's chosen profession. They emphasize the need to align personal interests and skills with what the world needs and is willing to pay for. The conversation concludes with discussing exploring ancestral roots and the desire to visit Nigeria and Ghana.Chapters

