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#688October 4, 202432:24

5 Random But Useful Things I Learned At A Private Equity Confere…

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Shaan Puri recaps his recent trip to Los Angeles and the Reconvene real estate conference, sharing micro-memories and observations on networking and wealth. He explains the low status technique for social success and reflects on his recent interview with musician Mike Posner regarding creative processes and financial freedom.

Episode Description

Episode 635: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about the things Shaan learned while at Re-convene in Los Angeles.

Show Notes

  • 0:00the low-status-technique for becoming high-status at a conference
  • 7:09the richer the guy, the weirder the guy
  • 12:17dressing well vs. dressing comfortably
  • 18:25meeting mike posner
  • 26:06little luxuries

Key Takeaways

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Adopt a low status social approach by using self-deprecation and acting as a hype man for others to build massive goodwill in professional environments.

2

Expect extreme success to correlate with eccentric behavior, as the unconventional thinking required for business disruption often spills over into personal hobbies and social norms.

3

Prioritize little luxuries like high-quality daily essentials over major lifestyle inflation, as massive increases in wealth often yield diminishing returns in actual life satisfaction.

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