Chapter
Financial Engineering
08:28 - 17:43 (09:15)
The podcast covers an array of topics like the importance of tracking progress, the feeling of being overshadowed by someone’s accomplishments, what actuaries do, and how to be financially-savvy.
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The notepad was primarily used for note-taking during partner meetings at Sequoia, but also served as a place to jot down thoughts on companies and personal opinions.
08:28 - 10:34 (02:05)
Summary
The notepad was primarily used for note-taking during partner meetings at Sequoia, but also served as a place to jot down thoughts on companies and personal opinions. One recurring note on the notepad was "10 to the ninth power".
ChapterFinancial Engineering
Episode#618: Roelof Botha — Investing with the Best, Ulysses Pacts, The Magic of Founder-Problem Fit, How to Use Pre-Mortems and Pre-Parades, Learning from Crucible Moments, and Daring to Dream
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast discusses the importance of tracking time while studying and setting visible goals for yourself.
10:34 - 13:46 (03:11)
Summary
The podcast discusses the importance of tracking time while studying and setting visible goals for yourself. This can be achieved through the concept of Ulysses pact and having a reminder of the most important tasks to complete.
ChapterFinancial Engineering
Episode#618: Roelof Botha — Investing with the Best, Ulysses Pacts, The Magic of Founder-Problem Fit, How to Use Pre-Mortems and Pre-Parades, Learning from Crucible Moments, and Daring to Dream
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The guest explains their grandfather's important role in South Africa's history and the challenges of being constantly referred to as a puppet of their grandfather.
13:46 - 17:43 (03:57)
Summary
The guest explains their grandfather's important role in South Africa's history and the challenges of being constantly referred to as a puppet of their grandfather. They also discuss the work of actuaries and the financial engineering degree.