The Friday Five: $30 Million Bedroom Hustle, Lifelong Learning, & More
Episode XXXVI
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Today at a Glance:
Quote: The hallmark of successful people.
Tweet: How a kid became Google’s 2nd biggest advertiser.
Article: The renaissance man of venture capital.
Podcast: What the heck is Web3?
Bonus: The orb-weaver spider.
One Quote:
“The hallmark of successful people is that they are always stretching themselves to learn new things.” - Carol Dweck
The more you learn, the more you are exposed to the immense unknown.
This should be empowering, not frightening.
Embrace lifelong learning.
One Tweet:
This was a fascinating thread on how a 19-year-old kid working out of his bedroom became Google’s 2nd biggest advertising client (after eBay).
So many lessons on hustling, leveraging growth tactics, and identifying new opportunities. The quote below was the gem of the thread.
“I don't waste time on perfecting something for a launch. Launch and see the data, then optimize for success.”
Failure to launch is a common problem. Sometimes perfect is the enemy of good.
One Article:
The Renaissance Man of Venture Capital
At this point, I think my admiration for Lux Capital founder Josh Wolfe is pretty well established. Fortunately, I’m not alone, and there is plenty of room for you to join me in this fan club. This Institutional Investor deep-dive into his methods, beliefs, and ethos was fantastic.
So many gems…
“Failure comes from a failure to imagine failure.”
“Chips on shoulders put chips in pockets.”
Content consumption habits—love of sci-fi, intellectual competitiveness
Worth a read for anyone interested in investing, technology, or personal growth.
One Podcast:
So…what the hell is Web3?
It’s a question you’ve probably asked—out loud or to yourself—many times over the last 6 months. It’s ok to admit it—I know I have!
Jarrod Dicker—head of the crypto fund at The Chernin Group—abstracts the complexity and provides a simple breakdown of the space and excitement in this podcast.
Great listen—well worth your time if you’ve been wondering about Web3!
Listen to it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
One Bonus:
Mesmerizing time-lapse of an orb-weaver spider crafting her web. Honestly, I hate spiders, but damn nature is beautiful!
Where It Happens Podcast
The Power of Becoming a Feedback Magnet with Kat Cole
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This is the absolute truth: “The hallmark of successful people is that they are always stretching themselves to learn new things.” - Carol Dweck
To survive you have to learn. Fortunately one very easy way to learn things, all sorts of things, is by watching movies: "You know what your problem is? It’s that you haven’t seen enough movies. All of life’s riddles are answered in the movies." —Davis (Steve Martin) in Grand Canyon (1991)
Example: Six Films That Leave You Better Off
https://moviewise.substack.com/p/six-films-that-leave-you-better-off