Episode
#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
1:52:36
Published: Sat Dec 17 2022
Description
David Senra is a podcaster and a writer. Many of the most important insights you need to learn to improve your life have already been discovered in the past. Thankfully David spends all his time reading biographies of the greatest thinkers, founders, entrepreneurs and inventors from history and has synthesised those lessons so you can remember them too. Expect to learn how Steve Jobs came to think about time, what Kobe Bryant believed about the dangers of success making you soft, how the Rockefellers created their fortune, why crossing the Vanderbilts may result in you being very dead, whether anyone with extreme success managed to master a work-life balance, why you have to start reading Paul Graham's work, David's most recommended books and much more... Sponsors: Get $100 off plus an extra 15% discount on Qualia Mind at https://neurohacker.com/modernwisdom (use code MW15) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 4.0 at https://manscaped.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on House Of Macadamias’ nuts at https://houseofmacadamias.com/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Check out David's Podcast - https://pod.link/founders Follow David on Twitter - https://twitter.com/FoundersPodcast Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
This podcast episode covers a range of topics including time management, success, work-life balance, and lessons from successful historical figures such as Steve Jobs, Kobe Bryant, the Rockefellers, and more.
00:00 - 08:14 (08:14)
Summary
This podcast episode covers a range of topics including time management, success, work-life balance, and lessons from successful historical figures such as Steve Jobs, Kobe Bryant, the Rockefellers, and more.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, Tim Ferriss discusses with his guest about the power of being interested in a variety of subjects and how it can lead you to success.
08:14 - 19:23 (11:09)
Summary
In this episode, Tim Ferriss discusses with his guest about the power of being interested in a variety of subjects and how it can lead you to success. They also talk about Y Combinator, the most prestigious startup school, and how it invested in thousands of companies, making its founder a billionaire.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
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19:23 - 22:59 (03:36)
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No coherent information or message can be derived from the audio clip provided.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the importance of staying committed to one's goals and remaining in the game long enough to get lucky, referencing the success of a guest's podcast.
22:59 - 28:15 (05:16)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the importance of staying committed to one's goals and remaining in the game long enough to get lucky, referencing the success of a guest's podcast.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker suggests listening to podcasts as a means of improving oneself and becoming a better entrepreneur.
28:15 - 34:47 (06:31)
Summary
The speaker suggests listening to podcasts as a means of improving oneself and becoming a better entrepreneur. He points out that successful entrepreneurs like Kobe Bryant have used similar strategies to achieve greatness.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The episode discusses how Walmart was founded through retail franchises bought from Ben Franklin stores and how Sam Walton's descendants are still incredibly wealthy today.
34:47 - 37:33 (02:45)
Summary
The episode discusses how Walmart was founded through retail franchises bought from Ben Franklin stores and how Sam Walton's descendants are still incredibly wealthy today.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The interviewer discusses the topic of happiness at work with Sam Wallen and Ryan Holiday, emphasizing the importance of enjoying what you do as there is no finish line to happiness.
37:33 - 41:54 (04:21)
Summary
The interviewer discusses the topic of happiness at work with Sam Wallen and Ryan Holiday, emphasizing the importance of enjoying what you do as there is no finish line to happiness.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
Successful brands often have obsessive founders who are committed to producing high-quality products, like Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Apple, Estee Lauder, and Coco Chanel.
41:54 - 47:34 (05:39)
Summary
Successful brands often have obsessive founders who are committed to producing high-quality products, like Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Apple, Estee Lauder, and Coco Chanel. For these founders, success is not a means to an end, but an end in itself.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The founder of IKEA, Ingvar Kamprad, had an intellectually stimulating career that lasted over 70 years, even after becoming independently wealthy.
47:34 - 53:43 (06:09)
Summary
The founder of IKEA, Ingvar Kamprad, had an intellectually stimulating career that lasted over 70 years, even after becoming independently wealthy. Larry Miller, the former richest entrepreneur in Utah, wrote a book reflecting on his life as a cautionary tale.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker studies Warren Buffett and his life story to gain insights and finds that what stands out most is Buffett's willingness to turn his back on money and go back to working the land when he no longer found fulfillment in his previous role.
53:43 - 58:43 (04:59)
Summary
The speaker studies Warren Buffett and his life story to gain insights and finds that what stands out most is Buffett's willingness to turn his back on money and go back to working the land when he no longer found fulfillment in his previous role.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
Jeff Bezos decided to take a risk and leave his job to contribute to the birth of the internet, which he believed was going to be a life-changing event.
58:43 - 1:03:52 (05:09)
Summary
Jeff Bezos decided to take a risk and leave his job to contribute to the birth of the internet, which he believed was going to be a life-changing event. Despite his boss's efforts to convince him not to quit, Jeff followed his instincts and went on to create Amazon.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses how making decisions based on personal beliefs, rather than the opinions of others, is important.
1:03:52 - 1:09:12 (05:19)
Summary
The speaker discusses how making decisions based on personal beliefs, rather than the opinions of others, is important. He shares how his father modeled this behavior, despite pressure from society and family, and how it led to success in business.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The story of Cornelius Vanderbilt and how he managed to become one of the wealthiest men in history, despite his lack of formal education.
1:09:12 - 1:14:09 (04:57)
Summary
The story of Cornelius Vanderbilt and how he managed to become one of the wealthiest men in history, despite his lack of formal education.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
This episode discusses the rise and fall of John McAfee, the software pioneer who created the anti-virus software McAfee.
1:14:09 - 1:19:59 (05:49)
Summary
This episode discusses the rise and fall of John McAfee, the software pioneer who created the anti-virus software McAfee. It delves into his unconventional methods of management and the legal troubles he faced due to his actions.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The journey of a founder is similar to that of a hero.
1:19:59 - 1:24:53 (04:54)
Summary
The journey of a founder is similar to that of a hero. In every story, there is a big problem to deal with, and it's crucial for people to understand and learn from the founder's journey.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
Tony Hawk shares his personal experience of persisting through failures and injuries to innovate and create new moves in skateboarding, paralleling the journey of building a podcast.
1:24:53 - 1:29:02 (04:08)
Summary
Tony Hawk shares his personal experience of persisting through failures and injuries to innovate and create new moves in skateboarding, paralleling the journey of building a podcast.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares his thoughts on the survivorship bias and repurposing highlists, explaining how to reverse engineer success stories like Dyson.
1:29:02 - 1:32:54 (03:52)
Summary
The speaker shares his thoughts on the survivorship bias and repurposing highlists, explaining how to reverse engineer success stories like Dyson.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast host emphasizes the importance of personal growth and creativity by citing quotes from Steve Jobs and Paul Graham, and reflects on the remarkable growth of their podcast in 2022.
1:32:54 - 1:38:41 (05:46)
Summary
The podcast host emphasizes the importance of personal growth and creativity by citing quotes from Steve Jobs and Paul Graham, and reflects on the remarkable growth of their podcast in 2022.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses trends in music as well as the difference between being a good writer or musician and being a genius.
1:38:41 - 1:44:16 (05:35)
Summary
The podcast discusses trends in music as well as the difference between being a good writer or musician and being a genius. Mozart's exceptional talent and practise routine are compared to that of Michael Jordan.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
Readwise is an iOS app that uses text recognition to summarize books by allowing users to take pictures of a page and highlight important passages, making it easy to reread material and improve their learning.
1:44:16 - 1:49:38 (05:21)
Summary
Readwise is an iOS app that uses text recognition to summarize books by allowing users to take pictures of a page and highlight important passages, making it easy to reread material and improve their learning.
Episode#566 - David Senra - Insights From History's Greatest Thinkers
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast talks about the importance of taking physical action when dealing with emotional and physical pain.
1:49:38 - 1:53:07 (03:29)
Summary
This podcast talks about the importance of taking physical action when dealing with emotional and physical pain. Also, it promotes some discounts on neurohacker.com, lawnmower equipment, house of macadamia's nuts, and manscaped shaving products.