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The Internet has massively broadened the possible space of careers, by allowing you to scale any niche obsession.
• The Internet has massively broadened the possible space of careers 0:00
• The Inter…
Society will pay you for creating what it wants, but doesn’t know how to get, and delivering it at scale.
• Give society what it wants, but doesn't know how to get—at scale 0:00
• Figure out what pro…
People living far below their means enjoy a freedom that people busy upgrading their lifestyles just can't fathom.
• People living below their means have freedom 0:00
• The most dangerous things are …
You won't get rich renting out your time, because you can't earn non-linearly.
• You won't get rich renting out your time 0:00
• Renting out your time means you're essentially replaceable 1:23
• You …
Build your character in a way so luck becomes deterministic.
• Build your character so luck becomes your destiny 0:00
• Build your character so opportunity finds you 1:12
• You have to be a little e…
Making money isn't about luck. It's about becoming the kind of person who makes money.
• Making money isn't about luck 0:00
• Blind luck 0:46
• Luck from hustling 0:55
• Luck from preparation 1:35
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We're the only animals who cooperate across genetic boundaries, because we can track credits and debits in voluntary exchanges.
• Free markets are intrinsic to the human species 0:00
• Too many taker…
Wealth isn't about taking something from somebody else—it's about creating abundance for the world.
• Ethical wealth creation makes abundance for the world 0:00
• Everyone can be wealthy 1:28
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The difference between wealth, money and status.
• Wealth is assets that earn while you sleep 0:56
• Money is how we transfer wealth 2:28
• Status is your rank in the social hierarchy 3:08
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