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David Perell has spent over 50 hours talking with master writers on his podcast just about writing. Guests like Sam Altman, Marc Andreessen, Chamath Palihapitiya, and Sahil Bloom have all been on his show. I wanted to hear about what Dave had learned after spending so much time focused just on writing. This week’s podcast drop is that conversation.  In our chat, we dive into: - How true stories attract true followers (and snag opportunities!) - Making learning to write as fun as binge-watching your favorite show - Tips for turning tweets into a following big enough to fill a stadium - Building a tribe on Twitter without selling your soul - Merging beliefs with business in your writing Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eXmd7Bf5 Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Dave's Background 09:38 - Building an Audience through Unique Ideas and Intellectual Assets 31:16 - The Influence of Faith on Philosophy and Work 44:02 - The Pitfalls of American Idolatry 53:18 - The Importance of Asking Big Questions 01:00:56 - The Impact of Jesus on Western Civilization 01:08:06 - The Power of Writing and Communication 01:19:18 - The Importance of Reading and Writing

Is modern dating doomed? If you want to find and win your life partner, you’ll want to listen to this. In my interview with Dr. Orion Taraban from PsycHacks (5M YT views/mo), we talk about: - When the average man’s sexual marketplace value exceeds the woman’s sexual marketplace value - Is monogamy outdated? - Who really should pay for dates - What the ‘red pill’ actually means Listen to the interview here: https://lnkd.in/dUQq5dek Timestamps:  00:00 - Introduction and Background 01:22 - The Decline in Relationships and the Impact of Online Dating 14:23 - Questioning the Concept of Monogamy and Introducing Monogamish 29:47 - Different Desires and Needs in Relationships: Women Seeking Commitment, Men Seeking Access 37:22 - Understanding the 'Red Pill' and Effective Relationship Strategies 38:29 - Why Successful Women Date Mediocre Men 43:52 - The Reasons Behind Failed Marriages 50:39 - Exploring Relationships through Behavioral Economics 55:11 - The Art of Subtle Negotiation in Relationships 01:12:17 - The Role of Transactions in Relationships 01:15:34 - The Power of Instagram in Dating 01:18:27 - The Business Model of Orion Teraban 01:21:00 - The Vision for the Business 01:40:28 - The Definition of Love

Is your 401k actually holding you back? -- this ex-advisor thinks so. ❗️New pod alert: Humphrey Yang (@Humphreytalks), a personal finance expert and ex-advisor with over 5 million followers across social media shares actionable steps to actually build wealth: - Stop buying new cars: Consider buying a reliable 3-year-old car instead. It's a financially smarter option that saves you from the biggest depreciation hit. - Job hop every 2 years: Even successful individuals in Silicon Valley leverage job hopping strategically. Don't be afraid to explore new opportunities that align with your career goals and earning potential. - Negotiate Your Insurance: Don't be afraid to call and compare quotes for car and home insurance. Get them to compete with another insurance company for a different quote. That can save you a lot of money just through a phone call. - Rethink the 401k: Maxing out your 401k for a decade might give you $200k, but you can't access it until you’re 60. While essential for retirement, it actually hinders your ability to build wealth sooner. More on these in the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eBWdHXVE  Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Humphrey Yang 03:04 - Opportunities for making more money 04:56 - The benefits of job hopping 06:47 - Personal experiences with job changes 09:36 - Building wealth through saving and investing 13:16 - How to become rich 19:19 - Strategies to reach $100K net worth 21:13 - The importance of owning assets 23:40 - Asset allocation and real estate 25:30 - Diversification and portfolio concentration 28:18 - The role of financial advisors 30:37 - The number one wealth killer: new cars 31:59 - Money saving hacks 34:21 - The influence of mindset on money 35:44 - Taking risks and privilege 37:39 - The benefits of living at home 38:38 - The power of saving and investing 39:35 - Evaluating the macro economy 41:25 - The challenges of the middle class 43:12 - The influence of gaming on life and business 45:32 - The role of YouTube in financial education 49:45 - The breakout of the YouTube channel 57:27 - The challenges of YouTube and momentum 1:00:07 - The business expansion and diversification 1:04:06 - Growing a newsletter 1:05:01 - Monetizing YouTube 1:05:57 - Crypto experiences 1:08:15 - Blind spots and risks 1:10:24 - Personal finance YouTube community 1:11:47 - Starting a business with minimal risk 1:13:10 - Podcasting and content distribution 1:16:40 - Charging for brand deals 1:17:37 - Controversial takes on personal finance

🚨New Video: From Minimum Wage to Multi-Millionaire in 5 years | Blake Rocha’s Journey💰 Blake Rocha shares his journey from being laid off to building multiple seven and eight-figure businesses in real estate investing. If you want to learn more about: 👉 How Blake Rocha’s perception of money changed 👉 A pivotal moment in college that sparked Blake Rocha’s ambition 👉 The importance of giving back to the community 🎥 Check out today’s video: https://lnkd.in/gSR74kQG

🚨5 Creators Spill on Their Rule-Breaking Tactics (Alex Hormozi, Codie Sanchez, Mark Manson, Sahil Bloom, Blake Rocha) Top content creators delve into their experiences and strategies in the content game. If you want to learn more about: 👉 Producing unique and story-worthy content 👉 Achieving virality without using paid ads 👉 The dynamics of content creation: Quality vs Quantity 🎥 Check out today’s video: https://lnkd.in/g7cWthNn

🚨New Video Alert: How He Gets Free Mentorship from Industry Experts | Blake Rocha Blake Rocha emphasizes the importance of finding the right mentors to achieve success. Blake Rocha believes in giving without expecting anything in return, which has helped him build goodwill and establish valuable connections. If you want to learn more about: 👉 How Blake Rocha helped Cody Sanchez and others achieve success. 👉 How to utilize connections to find mentors in specific industries. 👉Why seeking advice is futile if you're not going to do this 🎥 Check out today’s video: https://lnkd.in/eUX45HZQ

🚨 New Interview Highlights: How to Make Money Without a Million Subscribers | Ali Abdaal Ali Abdaal discusses the challenges of building a YouTube channel as a business and not being reliant on views. So if you want to learn more about: 👉 How to build a YouTube channel like business 👉 How to grow your email list organically 👉 How to create organic content and delivery vehicles 🎥 Check out today’s video: https://lnkd.in/eNK6z95c

🚨 Interview Highlights: The Art of Crafting Viral Tweets | Sahil Bloom Sahil Bloom shares his journey to becoming a creator and emphasizes the importance of authenticity in content creation. If you want to learn more about: 👉 How to operate at the intersection of personal interest and algorithm trends 👉 The necessity for creators to have real experiences and expertise in the topics they discuss 👉 Challenges of scaling creator-led agencies 🎥 Check out today’s video: https://lnkd.in/e_fFpGVv

🚨 New Video Alert: How to make videos that go CRAZY viral | Blake Rocha Blake Rocha shares his strategies for creating viral content and building a successful personal brand So, if you want to learn more about: 👉 Blake Rocha’s creative process 👉 Balancing niche and general content on YouTube 👉 Blake Rocha’s YouTube content strategy 🎥 Check out today’s video on Leveling Up Clips: https://lnkd.in/efKfRcvE

🔥Mark Manson's Million-Subscriber Journey Mark Manson, renowned author of 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck,' discusses why Youtube is the most powerful platform for building a brand and reaching new audiences. So, if you want to learn more about: 👉Why Burnout Is Common in Young YouTube Creators 👉The Decline of Traditional Media 👉Importance of YouTube as a Platform 🎥 Check out today’s video: https://lnkd.in/e_zSnHxi 🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/euMfFT8t