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#266October 5, 20211:00:27

#224 - How Tracking Every Second of His Life Took Rob Dyrdek fro…

About This Episode

Rob Dyrdek details his transformation from a professional skateboarder and entertainer into a master of human optimization and venture creation. He explains his 'Unified Theory' for building businesses to sell and how he tracks every second of his life to maximize happiness and generational wealth.

Episode Description

Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek), founder & CEO of venture studio Dyrdek Machine, former professional skateboarder, and star of hit shows like Rob & Big and Ridiculousness, joins Sam (@TheSamParr) and Shaan (@ShaanVP) to discuss how he transitioned from acting and athletics to venture capital and how he structures his many business interests. He also talks about how he structures his life to achieve maximum human optimization, why he’s glad he didn’t have TikTok growing up, and much more.

Show Notes

  • * (00:57) Why Ridiculousness is always on MTV
  • * (11:35) How Rob structures his business, money, and time
  • * (16:49) How Rob tracks his time with custom scripts
  • * (26:22) The transition from skater kid to human optimization
  • * (35:40) The value of opening your finances
  • * (44:16) Why Rob is glad he didn’t have TikTok growing up
  • * (58:29) Why Rob is trying to create a “Drake equation” for business

Key Takeaways

1

Implement a system of tracking qualitative data (mood and happiness) alongside quantitative data (habits) to identify exactly which routines lead to high-quality life outcomes.

2

Adopt the 'Start at the End' philosophy for every business venture by defining the exit price, capital path, and growth targets before the company even launches.

3

Prioritize 'Founder-Market Fit' when evaluating opportunities, as the learning curve for a founder entering a new industry is often the primary cause of venture failure.

Business Ideas Mentioned

Modern Tiger 21 for Young Founders

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