Episode
This Year's Best Twitter Accounts to Follow
1:06:25
Published: Tue Dec 21 2021
Description
Sam Parr (@theSamParr) and Shaan Puri (@ShaanVP) share their favorite Twitter accounts to follow and what they have learned from them. _____ * Do you love MFM and want to see Sam and Shaan's smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube channel. * Would you like to participate in our clips contest? Earn up to $10k by remixing My First Million episodes. To learn more, go to mfmpod.com/clips. * Want more insights like MFM? Check out Shaan's newsletter. _____ Show Notes: (00:30) - Sam's body fat % (05:50) - @Post_Market (09:00) - @Ramit (15:40) - @GoodMarketingHQ and @George_Mack (17:55) - TheKanyeStory.com (20:25) - @PessimistsArc (33:25) - @ryanholiday and @dailystoic (38:50) - @AviralBhat (40:40) - Sinocism by Bill Bishop (47:50) - @Woonomic (53:15) - @fjamie013 (55:08) - @nikitabier (55:50) - @haralabob
Chapters
Ben and his guest discuss the common issue of people exaggerating or underestimating their body fat percentage, leading to misconceptions.
00:00 - 01:45 (01:45)
Summary
Ben and his guest discuss the common issue of people exaggerating or underestimating their body fat percentage, leading to misconceptions.
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The hosts discuss what is considered the perfect amount of physical fitness and how being too ripped can be unattractive or off-putting.
01:45 - 05:38 (03:53)
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The hosts discuss what is considered the perfect amount of physical fitness and how being too ripped can be unattractive or off-putting.
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Chamath Palihapitiya faced criticism for the poor performance of his SPACs, where investors ended up losing money, while he made a considerable amount.
05:38 - 08:55 (03:17)
Summary
Chamath Palihapitiya faced criticism for the poor performance of his SPACs, where investors ended up losing money, while he made a considerable amount. The criticism comes from people who have analyzed the investor presentations and believe the businesses are overvalued with low growth and margins.
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The speaker suggests setting up automatic transfers based on your monthly income to funnel money into different accounts and for a more streamlined process, all money should go into a checking account and then be distributed accordingly through automated transfers.
08:55 - 11:54 (02:58)
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The speaker suggests setting up automatic transfers based on your monthly income to funnel money into different accounts and for a more streamlined process, all money should go into a checking account and then be distributed accordingly through automated transfers.
EpisodeThis Year's Best Twitter Accounts to Follow
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The speaker shares their experience of a shopping spree at 32 Degrees, where they bought multiple items for a low price.
11:54 - 14:15 (02:21)
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The speaker shares their experience of a shopping spree at 32 Degrees, where they bought multiple items for a low price.
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The speaker discusses tinkering and forecasting financial scenarios based off net worth and projected growth rates to predict future finances including investments.
14:15 - 16:14 (01:59)
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The speaker discusses tinkering and forecasting financial scenarios based off net worth and projected growth rates to predict future finances including investments.
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The speaker discusses how he finds inspiration from a particular blog post and explains that the author is not a part of the Silicon Valley community.
16:14 - 19:35 (03:20)
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The speaker discusses how he finds inspiration from a particular blog post and explains that the author is not a part of the Silicon Valley community.
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The speaker touches on the vast wealth gap, the constant complaints from different generations, and the phenomenon of school shooters being addicted to reading gory books.
19:35 - 24:00 (04:24)
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The speaker touches on the vast wealth gap, the constant complaints from different generations, and the phenomenon of school shooters being addicted to reading gory books.
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In this episode, the host discusses the in-the-moment excitement and dismissiveness towards certain new technologies, such as Tesla cars and Bitcoin, and how it contrasts with the beliefs of figures like Warren Buffett.
24:00 - 28:01 (04:01)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the in-the-moment excitement and dismissiveness towards certain new technologies, such as Tesla cars and Bitcoin, and how it contrasts with the beliefs of figures like Warren Buffett.
EpisodeThis Year's Best Twitter Accounts to Follow
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28:02 - 32:27 (04:25)
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32:27 - 34:54 (02:27)
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The speaker shares her experience of the worst pain she has ever experienced and how she tends to forget the sensation of pain after a few days.
34:55 - 38:55 (04:00)
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The speaker shares her experience of the worst pain she has ever experienced and how she tends to forget the sensation of pain after a few days.
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The speaker discusses the lack of joy that individuals may encounter with their career and the importance of investing in new startups.
38:55 - 41:35 (02:39)
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The speaker attended a personal finance class, which focused on what the instructor wished she had learned in school, including lessons on the power of compound interest, why it's important to start saving early, and the many paths one can take towards financial success.
41:35 - 45:24 (03:49)
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45:24 - 48:12 (02:48)
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48:12 - 51:35 (03:23)
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51:35 - 53:51 (02:15)
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53:51 - 56:18 (02:27)
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56:18 - 1:00:13 (03:54)
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The podcast episode discusses the techniques and frameworks behind comedy and acting, and how they can be taught.
1:00:13 - 1:04:17 (04:04)
Summary
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1:04:17 - 1:05:11 (00:53)
Summary
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