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The Stress of Building a Billion Dollar Company
49:37 - 53:32 (03:54)
The stress and pressure of building a billion-dollar company took a toll on the founder's health, leading to major heart surgery. The company had grown so quickly that they've had to tear down walls in their office just to fit everyone, but the founder didn't feel the joy of success he was expecting.
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After achieving product market fit, the pressure and burden to maintain it can be overwhelming, potentially leading to harsh consequences such as major health issues.
49:37 - 50:35 (00:58)
Summary
After achieving product market fit, the pressure and burden to maintain it can be overwhelming, potentially leading to harsh consequences such as major health issues.
ChapterThe Stress of Building a Billion Dollar Company
EpisodeVirtual Study Halls, Absurd $ For Speeches, And Pushing the Boulder Uphill
PodcastMy First Million
True to form, this podcast highlights the significance of taking intelligent actions that help you accurately assess what works best, so you don't end up squandering your efforts.
50:35 - 51:41 (01:05)
Summary
True to form, this podcast highlights the significance of taking intelligent actions that help you accurately assess what works best, so you don't end up squandering your efforts. As the speaker points out, "action produces information," which is one of the most valuable things we can have in our arsenal.
ChapterThe Stress of Building a Billion Dollar Company
EpisodeVirtual Study Halls, Absurd $ For Speeches, And Pushing the Boulder Uphill
PodcastMy First Million
A podcast host recounts a conversation where a company has rapidly hired up to 3000 people which has led to office space constraints and people needing to shout across rooms.
51:41 - 53:32 (01:50)
Summary
A podcast host recounts a conversation where a company has rapidly hired up to 3000 people which has led to office space constraints and people needing to shout across rooms. The hiring process can be exhausting and even adding 10 or 30 employees per day can be difficult.