Today's Top Episodes
10 Years of Acquired (with Michael Lewis)
Discover the secrets behind a decade of podcasting success, featuring insights from the legendary Michael Lewis!
Russian Soul, American Life: A Conversation with Ignat Solzhenitsyn | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Explore the complex tapestry of Russian soul and American life through the eyes of Ignat Solzhenitsyn, a journey from exile to musical mastery.
Dwarkesh and Ilya Sutskever on What Comes After Scaling
The era of simply scaling AI is over. What comes next for artificial intelligence? Hear from Ilya Sutskever on the critical new frontier!
MeatEater's Steven Rinella on the Economic History of Hunting
Uncover the untold economic story of America, from colonial survival to modern conservation, all through the lens of hunting.
Is Privacy A Winnable Battle? | Andy Yen, Founder of Proton
Can we win the battle for privacy in an AI-driven world? Proton's founder reveals how AI could either tear us apart or bring us together.
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25 Years of Business Advice in 27 Minutes
Duration: 00:29:08
December 15, 2025
- Focus on a niche market rather than trying to change the entire world, as going narrow and deep makes you a go-to resource and eliminates competition.
- Prioritize not wasting people's time by ensuring your offerings immediately deliver on promises and by being clear about who you are and why they should listen.
- Learning to say no is more critical than saying yes to maintain focus on priorities, avoid distractions, and reclaim valuable time.
Billionaire Lawyer spills his $250M side hustles (pick one)
Duration: 01:17:00
December 10, 2025
- He transformed his law firm into a major national brand by being an early and aggressive adopter of advertising and referral networks, a strategy that separated him from less effective competitors.
- He has a diverse portfolio of successful businesses, including the interactive museum Wonderworks and Alcatraz East crime museum, often built by identifying overlooked opportunities and creating unique, engaging experiences.
- The speaker believes success is heavily influenced by luck ("winning the ovarian lottery") but emphasizes that individuals born with an entrepreneurial drive, like early paperboys, have a significant inherent advantage in capitalizing on opportunities.
How to actually hit your goals in 2026
Duration: 01:15:44
December 8, 2025
- The primary driver of sustained personal change and goal achievement is the implementation of effective systems and habits, rather than relying solely on willpower or motivation.
- The concept of "reminders" is significantly more powerful than new strategies; consistent repetition of known principles, even if perceived as basic, is key to internalization and behavior change.
- The podcast explores the idea that true fulfillment and success often come from focusing on the feeling associated with goals, and that this feeling can be cultivated internally through deliberate practice and self-awareness, rather than just acquiring external achievements.
3 Simple Businesses That Make Millions
Duration: 00:47:21
December 3, 2025
- Focus on niche landscaping services to charge premium prices by outsourcing the actual labor.
$10M Business ideas w/ The Most Interesting Guy In Tech
Duration: 01:02:05
November 26, 2025
- The discussion explores the emerging trend of peptides and other longevity-focused treatments, highlighting their popularity in certain circles and the associated regulatory and supply chain challenges.
- The conversation delves into the inefficiencies of traditional service-based businesses and proposes AI-driven solutions for lead generation and customer service, exemplified by a proposed tool for backyard remodeling.
- The podcast touches upon the growing and complex industry of surrogacy, discussing the high costs, the matching process, and the potential for technological innovation to streamline operations and recruit more carriers.
We react to Bill Ackman's advice to young men
Duration: 00:55:20
November 20, 2025
- Bubbles encourage buying when one should be selling, and vice versa.
- Maintaining discipline is crucial to withstand market volatility.
- The natural human tendency is to buy when prices are rising and sell when they are falling, which is often the wrong strategy.
How fortnite made me a millionaire
Duration: 01:00:45
November 19, 2025
- The speaker shares a decade-long journey of business failures before achieving significant success, emphasizing the lessons learned from these setbacks.
- A key theme is the evolution of entrepreneurial strategy, moving from chasing "moonshot" ideas to focusing on less risky, more predictable ventures with a higher execution rate.
- The conversation highlights a personal shift from prioritizing wealth and status to seeking meaningful creative endeavors and work that brings happiness, often referred to as pursuing a "second mountain."
Every Business I Tried Before Making My First Million
Duration: 00:40:50
November 17, 2025
- The podcast emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and the numerous business attempts it takes to achieve success.
- A key takeaway is the development of a "money-making skill" such as copywriting or marketing, alongside "tenacity and scrappiness", and effective project selection.
- Entrepreneurs are encouraged to focus on risk reduction strategies rather than seeking out inherent risks, by doing thorough research and minimizing upfront investment.
How Alex Hormozi Gets Other People To Build His $100M+ Empire
Duration: 01:15:55
November 14, 2025
- Talent acquisition is the highest return on capital for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of strategically seeking and acquiring exceptional individuals rather than just filling immediate roles.
- The "Diamond" framework helps deconstruct employee performance issues by examining whether a lack of understanding, skill, motivation, or an external blocker is the root cause.
- Hiring for general intelligence, also defined as the rate of learning, is paramount, as it enables individuals to bridge skill gaps faster and adapt to evolving business needs.
I Ranked the Best & WORST Businesses to Start Before 2026 | Andrew Wilkinson
Duration: 01:20:11
November 7, 2025
- Businesses involving physical goods and many employees are inherently the hardest to manage compared to digital or service-based ventures.
- Venture capital firms, even those managing billions, can make colossal mistakes, highlighting the importance of independent due diligence rather than relying on the conviction of well-known investors.
- The "easiest" businesses are often those with recurring revenue, low overhead, and transferable skills, as exemplified by the discussion of the job board "Wework Remoti" and the contrast with high-maintenance brick-and-mortar operations.
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