Episode
Shaan Challenges Sam to Ignore His Limits, Michael Rubin is the Billy of the Week, and More
1:15:15
Published: Thu Nov 04 2021
Description
MFM hosts Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (@theSamParr) talk about the power of intensity, billionaire of the week Michael Rubin, how they respond when people pitch them ideas, 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: (03:04) - The power of intensity (19:03) - Rolling sushi with no experience (28:21) - Billy of the week: Michael Rubin (38:20) - Shaan makes a challenge (46:14) - How Sam and Shaan respond to pitches (47:09) - The De Beers diamond monopoly
Chapters
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Summary
The speaker is invited to participate in a weekend adventure series in Baja, Mexico, where nine-to-five workers can enjoy adventures from Friday to Sunday.
EpisodeShaan Challenges Sam to Ignore His Limits, Michael Rubin is the Billy of the Week, and More
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Summary
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EpisodeShaan Challenges Sam to Ignore His Limits, Michael Rubin is the Billy of the Week, and More
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11:40 - 20:51 (09:11)
Summary
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EpisodeShaan Challenges Sam to Ignore His Limits, Michael Rubin is the Billy of the Week, and More
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The speaker tells a story about attempting to make sushi and reveals the important role language and phrasing can play in persuading someone to take you seriously.
20:51 - 27:54 (07:03)
Summary
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EpisodeShaan Challenges Sam to Ignore His Limits, Michael Rubin is the Billy of the Week, and More
PodcastMy First Million
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27:54 - 41:12 (13:17)
Summary
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EpisodeShaan Challenges Sam to Ignore His Limits, Michael Rubin is the Billy of the Week, and More
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The speaker shares about their experience of motivating college students to achieve their goals by encouraging them to focus on their ambitions and take action towards achieving them.
41:12 - 47:11 (05:59)
Summary
The speaker shares about their experience of motivating college students to achieve their goals by encouraging them to focus on their ambitions and take action towards achieving them.
EpisodeShaan Challenges Sam to Ignore His Limits, Michael Rubin is the Billy of the Week, and More
PodcastMy First Million
In the early 1900s, the De Beers diamond company hired an ad agency to create a demand for diamonds.
47:11 - 55:25 (08:14)
Summary
In the early 1900s, the De Beers diamond company hired an ad agency to create a demand for diamonds. They marketed diamonds as representing love and used the slogan "a diamond is forever", leading to the creation of the diamond engagement ring.
EpisodeShaan Challenges Sam to Ignore His Limits, Michael Rubin is the Billy of the Week, and More
PodcastMy First Million
De Beers' diamond monopoly faced public pressure and eventually broke up in 2000 when new mines were being discovered in different parts of the world.
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Summary
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EpisodeShaan Challenges Sam to Ignore His Limits, Michael Rubin is the Billy of the Week, and More
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