Episode
#392: Ben Horowitz — What You Do Is Who You Are >> Lessons from Silicon Valley, Andy Grove, Genghis Khan, Slave Revolutions, and More
1:13:22
Published: Thu Oct 24 2019
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"One of the key insights from Bushido is that a culture is not a set of beliefs, it's a set of actions." — Ben HorowitzBen Horowitz (@bhorowitz) is a cofounder and general partner at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. He is the author of The New York Times bestseller, The Hard Thing About Hard Things, and the upcoming Harper Business book, What You Do Is Who You Are, available October 29th. He also created the a16z Cultural Leadership Fund to connect cultural leaders to the best new technology companies, and enable more young African Americans to enter the technology industry.Prior to a16z, Ben was cofounder and CEO of Opsware (formerly Loudcloud), which was acquired by Hewlett-Packard for $1.6 billion in 2007. Previously, Ben ran several product divisions at Netscape Communications, including the widely acclaimed Directory and Security product line.Ben has an MS and BA in Computer Science from UCLA and Columbia University, respectively.This podcast is brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, "If you could only use one supplement, what would it be?" My answer is, inevitably, Athletic Greens. It is my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body and did not get paid to do so.As a listener of The Tim Ferriss Show, you'll get a free 20-count travel pack (valued at $79) with your first order at athleticgreens.com/tim.This episode is also brought to you by Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel, LinkedIn's podcast now in its second season, and it is full of advice you can start using today.Each week, Jessi sits down with featured guests to investigate the role work plays in our lives, and how to make it work for us. This season, one of the first episodes I recommend checking out is with Jerry Colonna. I've worked with Jerry in the past, and he is one of the start-up world's most in-demand executive coaches. In the episode, Jerry shares his approach to meetings, explains how to ask good open-ended questions, and he also goes through his approach to daily journaling.Whether you're starting your first job or gearing up for retirement, Hello Monday helps you tackle Monday — and the rest of the workweek — with tactics and strategies you can use. Find Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please fill out the form at tim.blog/sponsor.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode of the Tim Ferriss podcast, Jerry Colonna shares insights on living authentically, cultivating emotional resilience, and asking better questions.
00:00 - 05:43 (05:43)
Summary
In this episode of the Tim Ferriss podcast, Jerry Colonna shares insights on living authentically, cultivating emotional resilience, and asking better questions. Plus, he talks about his daily journaling practice and approach to meetings.
Episode#392: Ben Horowitz — What You Do Is Who You Are >> Lessons from Silicon Valley, Andy Grove, Genghis Khan, Slave Revolutions, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, discusses how High Output Management, a book by Andy Grove, the former CEO of Intel, had a profound impact on him and his management style.
05:43 - 12:55 (07:12)
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Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, discusses how High Output Management, a book by Andy Grove, the former CEO of Intel, had a profound impact on him and his management style.
Episode#392: Ben Horowitz — What You Do Is Who You Are >> Lessons from Silicon Valley, Andy Grove, Genghis Khan, Slave Revolutions, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Ben Horowitz discusses the importance of being an articulate and inspiring leader who cares about their team's goals and objectives in order to get them to follow you.
12:55 - 20:36 (07:40)
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Ben Horowitz discusses the importance of being an articulate and inspiring leader who cares about their team's goals and objectives in order to get them to follow you.
Episode#392: Ben Horowitz — What You Do Is Who You Are >> Lessons from Silicon Valley, Andy Grove, Genghis Khan, Slave Revolutions, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about how he had an excellent relationship with someone despite disagreements and how often people can quickly understand others.
20:36 - 29:21 (08:45)
Summary
The speaker talks about how he had an excellent relationship with someone despite disagreements and how often people can quickly understand others. However, he also discusses the difficulties of business relationships and tasks that are not always pleasant to carry out.
Episode#392: Ben Horowitz — What You Do Is Who You Are >> Lessons from Silicon Valley, Andy Grove, Genghis Khan, Slave Revolutions, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the speakers discuss the importance of having a clear criteria for hiring a CFO, rather than going for the biggest resume available.
29:21 - 35:55 (06:34)
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In this podcast, the speakers discuss the importance of having a clear criteria for hiring a CFO, rather than going for the biggest resume available. They also mention some useful resources for small companies, such as Eric Ries' book, The Lean Startup.
Episode#392: Ben Horowitz — What You Do Is Who You Are >> Lessons from Silicon Valley, Andy Grove, Genghis Khan, Slave Revolutions, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Making difficult decisions often involves going against popular opinions and facing the discomfort and potential loss of social status that comes with it.
35:55 - 43:00 (07:04)
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Making difficult decisions often involves going against popular opinions and facing the discomfort and potential loss of social status that comes with it. It is important to train your mind to focus on finding a way out rather than succumbing to negative thoughts.
Episode#392: Ben Horowitz — What You Do Is Who You Are >> Lessons from Silicon Valley, Andy Grove, Genghis Khan, Slave Revolutions, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker delves into the components of management by analyzing history and understanding what it takes to be a good CEO.
43:00 - 53:52 (10:52)
Summary
The speaker delves into the components of management by analyzing history and understanding what it takes to be a good CEO. He emphasizes the importance of consistency in strategy and using disagreements as cues to improve.
Episode#392: Ben Horowitz — What You Do Is Who You Are >> Lessons from Silicon Valley, Andy Grove, Genghis Khan, Slave Revolutions, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The Haitian Revolution is an example of how a military culture can be built from a slave culture, in spite of the difficulties such as the harsh conditions that the slaves faced.
53:53 - 1:02:55 (09:02)
Summary
The Haitian Revolution is an example of how a military culture can be built from a slave culture, in spite of the difficulties such as the harsh conditions that the slaves faced. The cultural elevation allowed the creation of an army that defeated two of the strongest military powers in history.
Episode#392: Ben Horowitz — What You Do Is Who You Are >> Lessons from Silicon Valley, Andy Grove, Genghis Khan, Slave Revolutions, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The "Principles" book is a valuable read for those who care about their impact on the world, as it showcases examples of principles in action applicable to personal decisions, and how people will remember how it was like to work with them.
1:02:55 - 1:08:59 (06:03)
Summary
The "Principles" book is a valuable read for those who care about their impact on the world, as it showcases examples of principles in action applicable to personal decisions, and how people will remember how it was like to work with them.
Episode#392: Ben Horowitz — What You Do Is Who You Are >> Lessons from Silicon Valley, Andy Grove, Genghis Khan, Slave Revolutions, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Hello Monday helps you tackle Monday and the rest of the work week with tactics and strategies that you can use.
1:08:59 - 1:13:09 (04:10)
Summary
Hello Monday helps you tackle Monday and the rest of the work week with tactics and strategies that you can use.