Episode
MFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
1:12:08
Published: Tue Oct 26 2021
Description
Sam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) discuss Sam’s recent trip to a federal prison and what he learned there, whether startup cities are the wave of the future, why more people should test out big purchases, and much more. _____ * Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. * Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter. _____ Show Notes: (00:20) - Sam shares his experience helping to educate inmates at a prison in Indiana. (08:42) - Shaan shares his experiences also working to educate inmates (25:58) - Prospera and startup cities (37:19) - Why Julian Shapiro is building a ranch in the middle of nowhere (44:55) - Testing out your big dreams (01:03:00) - Teddy Roosevelt and Vladimir Putin _____ Links: * Prospera * Julian Shapiro’s thread on his ranch * The Rise of Teddy Roosevelt * How to Take Over the World - Vladimir Putin
Chapters
HubSpot CRM is a one-stop-shop for all the tools you need to grow your business, automate tedious tasks, keep track of contact info and deals, and make sure your team has access to all the same data to better serve customers and reach your goals.
00:00 - 00:51 (00:51)
Summary
HubSpot CRM is a one-stop-shop for all the tools you need to grow your business, automate tedious tasks, keep track of contact info and deals, and make sure your team has access to all the same data to better serve customers and reach your goals. Best of all, it's easy to use and free to get started.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The host discusses the challenge of reintegrating people who have been to prison and the high likelihood of them returning, while also examining the language used to describe the incarcerated population.
00:51 - 05:06 (04:14)
Summary
The host discusses the challenge of reintegrating people who have been to prison and the high likelihood of them returning, while also examining the language used to describe the incarcerated population.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
A conversation about how Chinese prisons force their inmates to have a healthier lifestyle by providing better food and making them exercise regularly.
05:06 - 10:00 (04:54)
Summary
A conversation about how Chinese prisons force their inmates to have a healthier lifestyle by providing better food and making them exercise regularly.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker shares a humorous incident about how tech guys try to interact with the police.
10:00 - 16:13 (06:12)
Summary
The speaker shares a humorous incident about how tech guys try to interact with the police. He also talks about his observation of a person who has earned fear instead of respect in a situation.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker reflects on his thought process of potentially hurting someone, discusses how he gained exposure for his music through iTunes U, and the benefits of being locally famous rather than worldwide.
16:13 - 20:31 (04:18)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his thought process of potentially hurting someone, discusses how he gained exposure for his music through iTunes U, and the benefits of being locally famous rather than worldwide.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
A man discusses how the US Women's Volleyball team has become successful internationally and how their coach's deep intensity towards the team helped turn the program around while others find the topic entertaining.
20:31 - 25:14 (04:43)
Summary
A man discusses how the US Women's Volleyball team has become successful internationally and how their coach's deep intensity towards the team helped turn the program around while others find the topic entertaining.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
Mini Circle is a company developing gene therapy that promises to increase muscle mass, bone density, and insulin sensitivity.
25:14 - 28:14 (03:00)
Summary
Mini Circle is a company developing gene therapy that promises to increase muscle mass, bone density, and insulin sensitivity. The procedure involves modifying genes as an alternative to surgeries or drugs.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The founder of Bollagy thinks that in the next decade, a new city with innovative rules and regulations will emerge, attracting cool people and development dollars.
28:14 - 33:08 (04:54)
Summary
The founder of Bollagy thinks that in the next decade, a new city with innovative rules and regulations will emerge, attracting cool people and development dollars. The city would serve as a haven for people seeking liberal treatments and would bypass the regulations hampering innovation in the US.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
Today's episode is brought to you by the Side Hustle Pro Podcast, hosted by Nicaila Matthews Okome on the HubSpot Podcast Network.
33:08 - 37:58 (04:49)
Summary
Today's episode is brought to you by the Side Hustle Pro Podcast, hosted by Nicaila Matthews Okome on the HubSpot Podcast Network.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The bacteria in our gut feed off of different types of food, and the consumption of meat versus carbs can have an impact on which bacteria thrives.
37:58 - 41:35 (03:37)
Summary
The bacteria in our gut feed off of different types of food, and the consumption of meat versus carbs can have an impact on which bacteria thrives. This can have long-term effects on our overall health and well-being.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker discusses a startup idea called "Hostage," where people are taken to a cabin and monitored for three weeks to experience the benefits of retreat from society.
41:35 - 46:21 (04:46)
Summary
The speaker discusses a startup idea called "Hostage," where people are taken to a cabin and monitored for three weeks to experience the benefits of retreat from society. There is also a potential plan to create a guest ranch, but the focus is on creating a lifestyle that feels effortlessly awesome, not one that feels like a test of mental fortitude.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The taboo against divorce in Indian society contributes to the low divorce rate, which is reinforced by ads in newspapers that cater to Indian American preferences for potential partners based on superficial characteristics.
46:21 - 49:34 (03:12)
Summary
The taboo against divorce in Indian society contributes to the low divorce rate, which is reinforced by ads in newspapers that cater to Indian American preferences for potential partners based on superficial characteristics.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker tried fancy food, cars and private chef during her time with a billionaire family but didn't care for them.
49:34 - 52:21 (02:47)
Summary
The speaker tried fancy food, cars and private chef during her time with a billionaire family but didn't care for them. However, she found healthy food tasty when the private chef served it for her and she didn't like meal prepping which was done twice a week for her.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The podcast host discusses the satisfaction of having a clean house and how much they appreciate when cleaners come to tidy up.
52:21 - 55:27 (03:05)
Summary
The podcast host discusses the satisfaction of having a clean house and how much they appreciate when cleaners come to tidy up.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker reflects on his own psychology of feeling envious and how he overcomes it by deliberately driving and testing out things that he can't afford yet.
55:27 - 58:06 (02:39)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his own psychology of feeling envious and how he overcomes it by deliberately driving and testing out things that he can't afford yet.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
A father is inspired to exercise with his daughter after watching a muscular man do laps for miles with ease.
58:06 - 1:02:35 (04:28)
Summary
A father is inspired to exercise with his daughter after watching a muscular man do laps for miles with ease.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker talks about Theodore Roosevelt, mentioning how he was a mediocre student and a low-level spy, but an avid fighter who boxed every morning.
1:02:35 - 1:06:18 (03:43)
Summary
The speaker talks about Theodore Roosevelt, mentioning how he was a mediocre student and a low-level spy, but an avid fighter who boxed every morning. Harris provides an interesting viewpoint on Roosevelt's life and character.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
A comedian recounts a story about feeling nervous in a bad neighborhood and his defense mechanism against potential robbers.
1:06:18 - 1:09:06 (02:48)
Summary
A comedian recounts a story about feeling nervous in a bad neighborhood and his defense mechanism against potential robbers. He also mentions a similar experience someone else had regarding being asked a question in a scary situation.
EpisodeMFM Goes to Jail - Plus Startup Cities, Prospera, Julian Shapiro Building a Ranch, Testing Out Big Purchases, and More
PodcastMy First Million
A traveler shares her positive experiences receiving help from locals in Russia, despite their initially intimidating demeanor.
1:09:06 - 1:10:54 (01:47)
Summary
A traveler shares her positive experiences receiving help from locals in Russia, despite their initially intimidating demeanor.