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Building a Life Raft
06:52 - 10:14 (03:22)
The pressure of winning the "normal game" and not feeling financially secure was what led the speaker to start building a life raft. Despite having a decent car and house, he felt the need to create something of his own.
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The pressure to succeed in the "normal game" led to the decision to build a life raft, despite financial status not being far ahead.
06:52 - 08:50 (01:58)
Summary
The pressure to succeed in the "normal game" led to the decision to build a life raft, despite financial status not being far ahead.
ChapterBuilding a Life Raft
Episode#37 - Mastering Amazon FBA
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker shares his mindset of starting a business on a small budget and not relying on venture capitalists.
08:50 - 09:18 (00:28)
Summary
The speaker shares his mindset of starting a business on a small budget and not relying on venture capitalists. He believes that asymmetry like in Amazon allows for a small investment to turn into a successful business, and the ability to pick yourself up after failure gives him the freedom to take risks.
ChapterBuilding a Life Raft
Episode#37 - Mastering Amazon FBA
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker quit their job as a CPA making around $105-110k in Minneapolis because they felt unfulfilled.
09:18 - 10:14 (00:56)
Summary
The speaker quit their job as a CPA making around $105-110k in Minneapolis because they felt unfulfilled. Despite having a comfortable life, they decided to pursue something that would ultimately bring them satisfaction.