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31/07/2023

#314 Paul Graham (How To Do Great Work)

What I learned from reading How To Do Great Work by Paul Graham. --- Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book --- (2:00) All you need to do is find something you have an aptitude for and great interest in. (2:10) Doing great work means doing something important so well that you expand people's ideas of what's possible. (4:15) How many even discover something they love to work on? A few hundred thousand, perhaps, out of billions. —How to Do What You Love by Paul Graham (5:10) Always preserve excitingness. (Let what you are excited about guide you) (8:15) If you're excited about some possibility that everyone else ignores, and you have enough expertise to say precisely what they're all overlooking, that's as good a bet as you'll find. (9:15) How To Work Hard by Paul Graham (10:05) When you follow what you are intensely interested in this strange convergence happens where you're working all the time and it feels like you're never working. (10:20) You can't tell what most kinds of work are like except by doing them. You may have to work at something for years before you know how much you like it or how good you are at it. (13:00) When it comes to figuring out what to work on, you're on your own. (14:00) Lighting Out for the Territory: How Samuel Clemens Headed West and Became Mark Twain by Roy Morris Jr. (Founders #312) (17:15) One sign that you're suited for some kind of work is when you like even the parts that other people find tedious or frightening. (17:50) Make what you are most excited about. (19:00) If you're interested, you're not astray. (19:30) Against the Odds: An Autobiography by James Dyson (Founders #300) (20:15) At each stage do whatever seems most interesting and gives you the best options for the future. I call this approach "staying upwind." This is how most people who've done great work seem to have done it. (22:50) In many projects a lot of the best work happens in what was meant to be the final stage. (25:00) A Mathematician’s Apology by G.H. Hardy (26:00) Great work usually entails spending what would seem to most people an unreasonable amount of time on a problem. (26:30) The reason we're surprised is that we underestimate the cumulative effect of work. Writing a page a day doesn't sound like much, but if you do it every day you'll write a book a year. That's the key: consistency. People who do great things don't get a lot done every day. They get something done, rather than nothing. (27:10) Something that grows exponentially can become so valuable that it's worth making an extraordinary effort to get it started. (27:30) Taylor Swift (Acquired’s Version) (30:00) If you don't try to be the best, you won't even be good. This observation has been made by so many people in so many different fields that it might be worth thinking about why it's true. (36:00) Originality isn't a process, but a habit of mind. Original thinkers throw off new ideas about whatever they focus on. (38:00) Change breaks the brittle. (43:45) What might seem to be merely the initial step — deciding what to work on — is in a sense the key to the whole game. (45:00) Being prolific is underrated. + Examples of outlandishly prolific people (48:30) Just focus on the really important things and ignore everything else. (50:30) One of the most powerful kinds of copying is to copy something from one field into another. History is so full of chance discoveries of this type that it's probably worth giving chance a hand by deliberately learning about other kinds of work. You can take ideas from quite distant fields if you let them be metaphors. (51:30) Seek out the best colleagues. (54:30) Solving hard problems will always involve some backtracking. (56:30) Don't marry someone who doesn't understand that you need to work, or sees your work as competition for your attention. If you're ambitious, you need to work; it's almost like a medical condition; so someone who won't let you work either doesn't understand you, or does and doesn't care. (57:50) The prestige of a type of work is at best a trailing indicator and sometimes completely mistaken. If you do anything well enough, you'll make it prestigious. (58:00) Curiosity is the best guide. Your curiosity never lies, and it knows more than you do about what's worth paying attention to. If you asked an oracle the secret to doing great work and the oracle replied with a single word, my bet would be on "curiosity." The whole process is a kind of dance with curiosity. ---- “I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested, so my poor wallet suffers.” — Gareth Be like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ---- “I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — Gareth Be like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

19/08/2023

Part 3: Warm Outreach | $100M Leads Book

“This knowledge can make you millions. You get to learn while you earn.” In this episode, Alex (@AlexHormozi) discusses how to get leads through warm outreach and shares his 10-step process for reaching out to warm audiences. Learn how to make personalized messages and offers that will help you get as many leads as you want. Welcome to The Game w/Alex Hormozi, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, author, public speaker, and content creator Alex Hormozi. On this podcast you’ll hear how to get more customers, make more profit per customer, how to keep them longer, and the many failures and lessons Alex has learned on his path from $100M to $1B in net worth. Get your own copy of the book at acquisition.com/books Wanna scale your business? ⁠Click here.⁠ Timestamps: (0:29) - Get Leads (3:43) - Warm Outreach (8:13) - Warm Reach-Outs in 10 Steps Follow Alex Hormozi’s Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Acquisition

11 Aug

Dr Cindy Trimm: How To Master Yourself And Build The Life You Want

In this week's episode, Vusi sits in conversation with Dr Cindy Trimm. She is a globally recognized business leader, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and former senator of Bermuda. Named among Ebony magazine’s Power 100 list of top influencers, she is widely respected for translating deep principles of human development, leadership, and personal growth into practical strategies that empower individuals and organizations worldwide. She believes that leadership is about influence and unlocking the hidden, God-given potential in others so they can maximize their purpose and leave the world better than they found it. In the episode they discuss: -Self Mastery -Creating the life that you want -Leadership And many more. Enjoy...

2 days ago

Reid Hoffman sur les agents IA dans le processus de recrutement

Cet épisode de Possible a été produit avec le concours d'une IA et d'éditeurs humains. Les voix de Reid et d'Aria ont été générées par une IA, dans le cadre d'une expérience visant à traduire leurs conversations dans de nouvelles langues. Reid et Aria se penchent sur Chakra, l’outil d’entretien d’embauche par IA de HackerRank, et expliquent pourquoi le recrutement doit rester une décision collective. Le projet d’OpenAI de tester des publicités visuelles dans ChatGPT soulève une autre question : un assistant IA gratuit peut-il gagner la confiance des utilisateurs tout en diffusant de la publicité ? Reid plaide pour une séparation claire entre les publicités et les réponses, des engagements contraignants et des audits indépendants. Possible est une production de Palette Media. L'émission est présentée par Reid Hoffman et Aria Finger. Le showrunner est Shaun Young. Possible est produit par Thanasi Dilos, Katie Sanders, Spencer Strasmore, Yimu Xiu, Trent Barboza et Tafadzwa Nemarundwe. Un merci tout particulier à Karrie Huang, Parth Patil, Surya Yalamanchili, Saida Sapieva, Ian Alas, Greg Beato, Ben Relles, Jean-Hugues Monier, l'équipe GDIY, Kerry Steib, Maureen Traynor, Charlotte Bacchetta, Madeleine Monier, Margaret Burris, Kamil Soldacki, ainsi qu'aux équipes d'ElevenLabs, Replit et HeyGen.

27/09/2024

Transcending the Illusion of Separation: Insights from Smita Joshi

Today, I'm excited to welcome Smita Joshi, an award-winning author and transformation coach. Smita is the author of the 'Karma & Diamonds' series, which draws from her own life experiences to guide readers on a profound journey of self-discovery. With a career that spans from leading roles in the tech industry to impactful teachings on personal and spiritual growth, Smita's insights offer a transformative perspective on navigating life's challenges. Questions I asked: Smita, how do you define the "illusion of separation" in your work, and why is it important to recognize this illusion in our lives? What are some effective ways to bridge the gap between our perceived separate selves and our higher selves? How can listeners apply these concepts in their daily lives? Smita, in your Karma & Diamonds series, you delve into themes of self-discovery and personal transformation. How do these themes relate to the illusion of separation, and what insights do you hope readers take away from your journey through these stories? Website with Social Media Links: https://www.smitajoshi.com/ Listen to it on YouTube. This episode was brought to you by Josef Schinwald from OMbythebeach.com.

16/08/2022

WIP 1017: Due Diligence Deep Dive - The Exact Steps to Doing Due Diligence on a Property

“The negotiation doesn't really start until the property is under contract.” This is just one of the great nuggets from today’s episode with David Dodge. In this episode, David does a deep dive on one of the most important parts of the wholesaling process: the due diligence. Due diligence is often where your money is made. David breaks down his exact due diligence process by highlighting the right way to get a property under contract, how to properly calculate a property’s value and right questions to ask your buyer. If you want to go even deeper into the due diligence process and everything else that comes with wholesaling, David has created a perfect program that’ll get you from A to Z on wholesaling your first deal: the Rhino Roadmap program. Apply today and have Coaches David and Lauren guide you step by step to your first deal. ---------- Show notes: (1:04) - Beginning of today’s episode.(2:18) - How to put a property under contract – the right way.(6:54) - The two approaches to put a property under contract.(7:33) - Here’s exactly how you’re going to calculate a property’s after repair value (ARV).(13:24) - Do this to make your ARV even more accurate.(16:26) - Ask your buyers these questions.(19:26) - David has only lost money a couple of times in real estate – here’s what happened.---------- Resources: Want to learn more? Check out our Rhino Roadmap program.To speak with David or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule here.Want to find more wholesale deals, negotiate better contracts, and close more deals consistently? Join Brent Daniels inside the FREE Wholesaling Inc. community. Get the proven 30-Day Wholesaling Launch Plan, word-for-word seller scripts, deal-finding strategies, and step-by-step training to help you turn more leads into profitable deals! Stop guessing and start closing. Join FREE today: https://wholesalinglaunch.com/

10/12/2025

Do you know your entrepreneurial DNA?

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23 Apr

From Weddings to 25 Rental Properties | #20 (Cameron Philgreen)

What if the life you want is just one pivot away? Cameron Philgreen went from shooting hundreds of weddings to building a real estate portfolio of 25+ properties, without using his own money. In this episode, he shares how a single book sparked his journey, how he leveraged the BRRRR method to create passive income, and how he's now scaling a thriving coffee business while protecting what matters most: his time and family. In this episode, you'll learn: How to invest in real estate with little to no money out of pocket Why "buying back your time" is the ultimate entrepreneurial move The real cost of hustle and how to build success without sacrificing your life If you've ever felt stuck trading time for money, this conversation will challenge how you think about freedom, wealth, and what you're really building. ✨ Connect with Host Pat Miller Instagram thepatmiller11 Website patmiller.net Connect with Cameron: https://cameronphilgreen.com https://www.youtube.com/@cameron_philgreen https://www.instagram.com/cameron_philgreen

19/07/2023

#312 Mark Twain

What I learned from reading Lighting Out for the Territory: How Samuel Clemens Headed West and Became Mark Twain by Roy Morris Jr. --- One of the best podcasts I've heard this year: Listen to Invest Like The Best #336 Jeremy Giffon Special Situations in Private Markets --- Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book --- (7:20) A great way to think about power law people: Their absence leaves of void that no one else can fill. (8:00) His death would not have lengthened the life of the Confederacy or the Union, by a single day. It would, however, have reduced the literary inheritance of the United States by an incalculable amount. (11:20) Opportunity is a strange beast. It frequently appears after a loss. (13:00) In another life Mark Twain would be a cocaine dealer. (17:30) I knew more about retreating than the man that invented retreating. (21:15) The ad itself became legendary: “Wanted: Young, skinny, wiry fellows not over eighteen. Must be expert riders, willing to risk death daily. Orphans preferred.” Hundreds of adventure-seeking young men quickly responded. (24:30) Blood and Thunder: The Epic Story of Kit Carson and the Conquest of the American West by Hampton Sides (27:45) The purest veins were usually the deepest. (28:00) The trouble with this business is that everybody expects to find oil on the surface. If it was up near the top, it wouldn't be any trick to it. You've got to drill deep for oil. — The Big Rich (Founders #149) (32:30) Get the facts first, then you can distort them as much as you like. (33:30) People are attracted to confidence and repelled from nuance. (37:00) The whole point of the performance was not so much what was being said, as how it was being said. (47:30) Ambassador Burlingame gave the author a well-meaning piece of advice. “You have great ability; I believe you have genius,” Burlingame said. “What you need now is refinement of association. Seek companionship among men of superior intellect and character. Refine yourself and your work. Never affiliate with inferiors; always climb.” It was an admonishment Twain would take to heart and follow, virtually to the letter, for the next forty-four years. (53:00) When you have something that you know is true, even over the long term, you can afford to put a lot of energy into it. — Jeff Bezos (57:30) Mark Twain produced a remarkable stream of novels, short stories, essays, and travel pieces that today stands as one of the great bodies of work in English literature. ---- “I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested, so my poor wallet suffers.” — Gareth Be like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast ---- Founders Notes gives you the ability to tap into the collective knowledge of history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. Use it to supplement the decisions you make in your work. Get access to Founders Notes here. ---- “I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — Gareth Be like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

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咖啡豆｜理想、小米加快自研电池，车企为何都想减少依赖宁德时代？

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