Cultivating 'productive paranoia': The key to success, according to Jim Collins

Bestselling author Jim Collins emphasizes the importance of "productive paranoia" for highly successful individuals, which involves anticipating potential setbacks and planning for them. This mindset includes over-preparing for presentations, acquiring skills that may be useful in the future, and constantly considering potential scenarios. However, experts caution against overthinking and suggest focusing on one challenge at a time to avoid negative impacts on mental health.