CONTEXT

Productive Accidents is a self-published book shows how a framework for curiosity and creativity can also be a recipe for innovation and adventure. It provides an actionable playbook that can be applied by individuals, families, or companies. The more you experiment with these ideas the more you realise that serendipity can be a predictable and repeatable experience.

At a deeper level, Productive Accidents provides a way to maintain a growth mindset, build an authentic network, and contribute across a wide range of interests and causes. At the extreme it also provides a way to beat a midlife crisis, survive a tragedy, and live a playful and generous life.

About the author:

Peter B. Williams grew up on a BMX and skateboard in Armidale, NSW, Australia. These sports provided a dynamic stream  of creativity and innovation, constantly evolving into new styles and disciplines. This exposure to creativity and design developed into a taste for all things independent, including a mix of music, art and people. An interest in innovation and how it happens has been a constant companion and forms the core of Productive Accidents.

Along the way Peter and his wife Catherine developed global careers in finance, working in Sydney, London, Singapore and Hong Kong. They have four children and a large extended family with a long list of causes they care about — including equality, education, empowerment, entrepreneurship, and the environment.