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Consulting for Famous People
57:47 - 1:02:40 (04:53)
The podcast discusses the dynamics of famous people hiring authors or consultants for their projects, and how being honest might ruin the chances of further collaborations.
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Howard Hughes was a genius inventor and pilot but one of the worst businessmen of the 20th century, having repeatedly failed and wasted millions of dollars on ambitious projects such as the Spruce Goose that ultimately amounted to nothing.
57:47 - 59:22 (01:35)
Summary
Howard Hughes was a genius inventor and pilot but one of the worst businessmen of the 20th century, having repeatedly failed and wasted millions of dollars on ambitious projects such as the Spruce Goose that ultimately amounted to nothing. His only cushion was the tool company his father created and left for him.
ChapterConsulting for Famous People
Episode#169: Useful Lessons from Workaholics Anonymous, Corporate Implosions, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Ryan Holiday discusses the life of Howard Hughes and the cautionary tale he presents for other talented individuals who lack discipline and objectivity in their lives, drawing parallels with Elon Musk's own struggles.
59:23 - 1:00:38 (01:14)
Summary
Ryan Holiday discusses the life of Howard Hughes and the cautionary tale he presents for other talented individuals who lack discipline and objectivity in their lives, drawing parallels with Elon Musk's own struggles.
ChapterConsulting for Famous People
Episode#169: Useful Lessons from Workaholics Anonymous, Corporate Implosions, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the experience of being hired by famous or wealthy individuals for consulting work and the challenges of being honest with them when their desires or behavior are questionable.
1:00:38 - 1:02:40 (02:02)
Summary
The speaker discusses the experience of being hired by famous or wealthy individuals for consulting work and the challenges of being honest with them when their desires or behavior are questionable.