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Lessons on Aggression with Dan Gable
1:22:52 - 1:34:59 (12:07)
Tim Ferriss shares lessons learned from different disciplines to explain how to win in business. This episode talks about the importance of being aggressive and not being defensive in business in order to win.
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A venture capital firm learned important lessons when it came to investments during a difficult time in the economy.
1:22:52 - 1:25:02 (02:09)
Summary
A venture capital firm learned important lessons when it came to investments during a difficult time in the economy. Shrinking the size of their fund from $1.2 billion to $450 million and giving back most of the money was an impressive move that showed true partnership to entrepreneurs.
ChapterLessons on Aggression with Dan Gable
Episode#331: Ann Miura-Ko — The Path from Shyness to World-Class Debater and Investor
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Startup founders need to be comfortable with their job constantly shifting as their business develops, from searching for product-market fit to adding to their value proposition, and must not forget to focus on growth levers beyond product development.
1:25:03 - 1:28:02 (02:59)
Summary
Startup founders need to be comfortable with their job constantly shifting as their business develops, from searching for product-market fit to adding to their value proposition, and must not forget to focus on growth levers beyond product development.
ChapterLessons on Aggression with Dan Gable
Episode#331: Ann Miura-Ko — The Path from Shyness to World-Class Debater and Investor
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The difference between winning and not losing in business is about being aggressive, playing offense and doubling down on what works.
1:28:02 - 1:32:45 (04:42)
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The difference between winning and not losing in business is about being aggressive, playing offense and doubling down on what works. Hedging, or a defensive strategy, can manifest as trying to capture two different customer segments instead of specializing, and ultimately results in shortchanging a company's team, business model, and opportunities.
ChapterLessons on Aggression with Dan Gable
Episode#331: Ann Miura-Ko — The Path from Shyness to World-Class Debater and Investor
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss discusses the advice of famed wrestler Dan Gable and how focusing solely on your own "race" or goals rather than comparing yourself to others is critical for success in all areas of life.
1:32:45 - 1:34:59 (02:14)
Summary
Tim Ferriss discusses the advice of famed wrestler Dan Gable and how focusing solely on your own "race" or goals rather than comparing yourself to others is critical for success in all areas of life.