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Roommate James and Landing the Plane
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56:15 - 1:02:00 (05:45)

The speaker talks about his stoner roommate who may have been using his mom's credit card and the importance of landing the plane as a CEO.

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The CEO of a company compares running a business to being a pilot where everyone teaches you how to take off and fly but not how to land.
56:15 - 57:57 (01:42)
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CEO
Summary

The CEO of a company compares running a business to being a pilot where everyone teaches you how to take off and fly but not how to land. He shares his experience of negotiating an Amazon offer and how he learned the importance of negotiable comparables.

Chapter
Roommate James and Landing the Plane
Episode
Why "Desperation Induced Focus" Is the Key to Success, Plus Listener Questions
Podcast
My First Million
The speaker shares his experience with a roommate who was a frequent weed user and had financial troubles that made the speaker suspicious about his source of income.
57:57 - 59:25 (01:27)
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Drugs
Summary

The speaker shares his experience with a roommate who was a frequent weed user and had financial troubles that made the speaker suspicious about his source of income.

Chapter
Roommate James and Landing the Plane
Episode
Why "Desperation Induced Focus" Is the Key to Success, Plus Listener Questions
Podcast
My First Million
The speaker shares an anecdote about someone who negotiated from a place of having nothing and did it successfully by being willing to accept the consequences.
59:25 - 1:00:17 (00:51)
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negotiation
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The speaker shares an anecdote about someone who negotiated from a place of having nothing and did it successfully by being willing to accept the consequences. The speaker learned that negotiating from a position of power can be an effective tool.

Chapter
Roommate James and Landing the Plane
Episode
Why "Desperation Induced Focus" Is the Key to Success, Plus Listener Questions
Podcast
My First Million
The speakers discuss the importance of knowing when to leave a business and how to exit in a healthy manner to avoid burnout.
1:00:17 - 1:00:48 (00:30)
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Business
Summary

The speakers discuss the importance of knowing when to leave a business and how to exit in a healthy manner to avoid burnout.

Chapter
Roommate James and Landing the Plane
Episode
Why "Desperation Induced Focus" Is the Key to Success, Plus Listener Questions
Podcast
My First Million
The constant refresh of phone notifications provides a never-ending stream of new information, with social apps like Instagram regularly displaying new followers or likes.
1:00:48 - 1:02:00 (01:11)
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Technology
Summary

The constant refresh of phone notifications provides a never-ending stream of new information, with social apps like Instagram regularly displaying new followers or likes.

Chapter
Roommate James and Landing the Plane
Episode
Why "Desperation Induced Focus" Is the Key to Success, Plus Listener Questions
Podcast
My First Million