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Guy Raz ON: Safely Quitting Your Job & Building the Business of Your Dreams

2021/6/28
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Guy Raz talks with Jay Shetty about the risks of being an entrepreneur, the motivation behind every successful entrepreneurship, and finding the right co-founder who shares your ideals and beliefs.

Guy Raz is an acclaimed radio and podcast personality, described by The New York Times as “one of the most popular podcasters in history.” Perhaps his best-known show, How I Built This), features in-depth interviews with the world’s greatest innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists, and the stories behind the movements they built.

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What We Discuss with Guy:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:15 First thing Guy ever built as a kid
  • 05:11 “Journalism gave me a psychological pass to talk to anybody” - Guy
  • 10:13 The way we come across an idea is when we have a problem to solve
  • 17:25 Motivation comes from solving a problem or fixing something
  • 23:03 Chapter 3: Leave your safety zone, but do it safely
  • 27:56 Risks taken and experiences gained while building a career
  • 33:09 Master the skill to understand what you’re good at
  • 37:04 Having a business partner is crucial when you almost want to give up
  • 41:44 Give yourself time and opportunity to decide if the partnership is right for you
  • 44:26 The common myths surrounding fundraising
  • 50:20 Be an active listener to learn more information about the real story
  • 53:50 The most outlandish story or pain out of 400 interviews done
  • 59:55 What you’re missing out on when you think you’re not cut to be an entrepreneur
  • 01:03:42 Guy on Fast Five

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