Episode 134 – The Search for Steel | Resourcefulness: How to Turn Limits into Launchpads

Welcome to Episode 134 of The Search for Steel, where we explore one of the most underrated superpowers in life: resourcefulness.

In this episode, we dive into stories from ancient wisdom, real-world survival, workplace innovation, and even MMORPGs—uncovering how people transform constraints into creativity.

From NASA's duct-tape miracle on Apollo 13 to a windmill built by a Malawian teenager, from Dungeons & Dragons improv genius to frugal innovations like the clay fridge, this episode is packed with real insight and inspiration.

🎮 Whether you're leveling up in Pax Dei or navigating your career, learn how to spot opportunity inside obstacles.

🔧 Key Topics:

What is resourcefulness and how do you build it?

Ancient & global philosophies of creative resilience

Examples from NASA, startups, and gamers

Why "doing more with less" is a mindset

Practical hacks to boost your own problem-solving toolkit

🌍 Featuring wisdom from Marcus Aurelius, Viktor Frankl, Nassim Taleb, and stories across cultures like India’s jugaad, Japan’s mottainai, and African proverbs.

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📺 Watch now and comment: What’s the most resourceful thing you’ve ever done?