#285December 2, 20211:06:59
Noah Kagan: Notes From Meeting Peter Thiel and Books that Helped…
About This Episode
Sam Parr and guest Noah Kagan discuss Noah's return as the CEO of AppSumo and his recent private meeting with Peter Thiel. They dive into mental models for business growth, the potential of DAOs for physical assets, and a curated list of history and travel books that have shaped their perspectives.
Episode Description
Sam Parr (@theSamParr) is joined by Noah Kagan (@noahkagan) to discuss how AppSumo started, what he's working on now, what he learned from his recent meeting from Peter Thiel, the books that have had. the biggest impact on him, and what he's reading now.
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Show Notes
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- 0:30- Noah's schedule and what he's working on now
- 11:30- Why Noah doesn't think 10 years ahead
- 22:15- Does being rich really make you happier? (Yes)
- 35:05- Noah's thoughts from meeting Peter Thiel and startup cities
- 47:10- How would you live differently if you were a billionaire?
- 58:15- What Noah and Sam are reading
Key Takeaways
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Focus on 'mountains' rather than 'ant hills' by prioritizing macro-level growth levers and ignoring the micro-management of trivial expenses.
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Utilize a 'look ahead function' when making strategic decisions to simulate the long-term outcomes and potential zombification of the business.
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Read deep history and biographies to gain a competitive advantage, as historical patterns allow you to avoid mistakes that others have already made.
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