Chapter
The Danger of Pivoting and Idolizing Extreme Risk-Taking
44:13 - 52:40 (08:26)
In this episode, the hosts discuss the infatuation and fetishizing of pivoting in the tech startup world and why it is dangerous to idolize extreme risk-taking.
Clips
A musician shares about how a potential investor from California offered to give him a large sum of money to help grow his business, which was something he started as a form of community service.
44:13 - 48:53 (04:39)
Summary
A musician shares about how a potential investor from California offered to give him a large sum of money to help grow his business, which was something he started as a form of community service.
ChapterThe Danger of Pivoting and Idolizing Extreme Risk-Taking
Episode#370.5: Derek Sivers on Developing Confidence, Finding Happiness, and Saying “No” to Millions (Repost)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the speaker realizes that valuing 45 minutes of his time at $25 is not an effective way to approach entrepreneurship.
48:53 - 51:21 (02:28)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker realizes that valuing 45 minutes of his time at $25 is not an effective way to approach entrepreneurship. He notices that many young entrepreneurs are wrongfully influenced by the infatuation of pivoting in the tech startup culture.
ChapterThe Danger of Pivoting and Idolizing Extreme Risk-Taking
Episode#370.5: Derek Sivers on Developing Confidence, Finding Happiness, and Saying “No” to Millions (Repost)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast discusses the dangers of survivorship bias in entrepreneurship and the importance of saying no to things that don't align with your goals, referencing the popular essay "Hell Yeah or No."
51:21 - 52:40 (01:18)
Summary
The podcast discusses the dangers of survivorship bias in entrepreneurship and the importance of saying no to things that don't align with your goals, referencing the popular essay "Hell Yeah or No."