Join us for a very special "Author's Night" edition of Brews and Views at the Maverick's Event Center on Aug. 26 with special guest Peter Sims, author of "Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries."

In his book, Sims writes that we are living in very uncertain, rapidly changing times where, unlike before, people are changing their jobs every... [read more]

Join us for a very special "Author's Night" edition of Brews and Views at the Maverick's Event Center on Aug. 26 with special guest Peter Sims, author of "Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries."

In his book, Sims writes that we are living in very uncertain, rapidly changing times where, unlike before, people are changing their jobs every few years. Sims emphasizes that it is crucial for our careers and the overall economy that we constantly come up with new ideas and reinvent ourselves; using “little bets” can help us see what is coming next so we can move forward and not be left behind.

According to Sims, “little bets” are “low-risk actions taken to discover, develop, and test an idea” and are the secret to the success of leaders such as Amazon’s Jeff Bezos to Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple. “Little bets” are “at the center of an approach to get to the right idea without getting stymied by perfectionism, risk-aversion, or excessive planning.” Not only can this innovative way of thinking advance your career, but “little bets” can have an enormous impact on education, corporations and the overall economy.

Before writing Little Bets, Sims was the coauthor with Bill George of "True North," the Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek bestseller.

Cost:

Admission and snacks are complimentary. Beer, wine, and other beverages will be available for sale at the event. Ten percent of the proceeds from all dinner sales at Half Moon Bay Brewing Company for this event will be donated to the Cabrillo Education Foundation.