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This 'podclass' is a series of discussions with the world's best investors, company builders, academics, athletes, artists and human beings devoted to exploring the joys of compounding in all its forms.
David Senra - Lessons from the Founder Historian - [Joys of Compounding, REPLAY]
Joys of Compounding
1 hour 22 minutes
4 weeks ago
David Senra - Lessons from the Founder Historian - [Joys of Compounding, REPLAY]
Today's teacher is David Senra. David is an absolute force of nature who is taking the world by storm with his podcast "Founders." In class today, we enjoy access to the full spectrum of learnings from his decade-long study of history's greatest entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and leaders.
The library David built reflects a range of study that is boundless. From Alexander the Great to Catherine Graham to Alexander Graham Bell, from Warren to Jimmy Buffett, and from J. Gould all the way to Jay Z. He helps us gain an understanding of why virtually all of the greats in history devote themselves to the study of those that came before them. Please enjoy today's class with David Senra.
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Show Notes
(00:00:00) Welcome to Joys of Compounding
(00:05:23) Understanding the need to devote oneself to something
(00:09:10) The profound and helpful insights gained from learning about historical figures
(00:17:05) Advice for a 22-year-old about the value of relentless effort
(00:27:14) Hard work as a prerequisite for achieving greatness
(00:32:37) How time and effort influence the compound interest equation
(00:41:34) Factors that hinder the pursuit of greatness
(00:47:40) Seeking voices that guide you toward the right path
(00:56:02) Curiosity as an innate talent or a cultivated skill
(01:00:44) Letting go of interests that obstruct your goals
(01:08:45) Striking a balance between work and family for a fulfilling life
(01:14:50) Basic steps within our control to become the person we aspire to be
(01:19:10) The unique appeal of podcasting as a business
(01:24:19) Turning information from biographies into actionable knowledge.
Joys of Compounding
This 'podclass' is a series of discussions with the world's best investors, company builders, academics, athletes, artists and human beings devoted to exploring the joys of compounding in all its forms.
