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Mark Andreessen's take on Personal Success vs. Contributing to Humanity
05:17 - 13:12 (07:55)
Investor Mark Andreessen believes that in terms of personal success, cultivating a comfortable life is more desirable than endlessly trying to innovate and launch new projects. However, if one's calling is to contribute to society and progress humanity, then pursuing endeavors such as curing diseases would be the ideal path.
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Mark Andreessen prefers owning 10 car dealerships and sitting on them for 50 years, rather than spending 50 years trying to innovate and launch rockets to Mars, but having a miserable life.
05:17 - 07:48 (02:31)
Summary
Mark Andreessen prefers owning 10 car dealerships and sitting on them for 50 years, rather than spending 50 years trying to innovate and launch rockets to Mars, but having a miserable life. Biographies of successful people reveal that despite their genius, they often have difficulty in interpersonal relationships.
ChapterMark Andreessen's take on Personal Success vs. Contributing to Humanity
Episode#97 with Andrew Wilkinson - The Warren Buffett of the Internet Returns
PodcastMy First Million
In the world of high tech and rapid growth investing, making 10 bets, losing on eight, and returning 10 to 100 X or more is the nature of the game.
07:48 - 09:16 (01:27)
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In the world of high tech and rapid growth investing, making 10 bets, losing on eight, and returning 10 to 100 X or more is the nature of the game. Applying value investing in the startup world won't work and can cause investors to miss out on opportunities.
ChapterMark Andreessen's take on Personal Success vs. Contributing to Humanity
Episode#97 with Andrew Wilkinson - The Warren Buffett of the Internet Returns
PodcastMy First Million
The world is a competitive place and innovation is essential, but it requires personal sacrifice and constant stress.
09:15 - 10:02 (00:46)
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The world is a competitive place and innovation is essential, but it requires personal sacrifice and constant stress. However, if an innovator doesn't create something, someone else will eventually fill that gap.
ChapterMark Andreessen's take on Personal Success vs. Contributing to Humanity
Episode#97 with Andrew Wilkinson - The Warren Buffett of the Internet Returns
PodcastMy First Million
The podcast hosts discuss three high level goals, including curing diseases, advancing humanity forward, and achieving the highest quality of life possible.
10:02 - 11:21 (01:18)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss three high level goals, including curing diseases, advancing humanity forward, and achieving the highest quality of life possible.
ChapterMark Andreessen's take on Personal Success vs. Contributing to Humanity
Episode#97 with Andrew Wilkinson - The Warren Buffett of the Internet Returns
PodcastMy First Million
The guest believes that living a happy life means overcoming obstacles and challenges.
11:20 - 13:12 (01:51)
Summary
The guest believes that living a happy life means overcoming obstacles and challenges. He also argues that steady business growth can inspire innovation and social responsibility.