Here's my conversation with Daniel Ek (@eldsjal), co-founder and CEO of Spotify (@Spotify).
(0:00) Reflecting on a Life-Changing Conversation
(1:17) Optimizing for Impact Over Happiness
(4:08) The Journey of Self-Motivation
(8:58) The Importance of Trust and Relationships
(14:24) The Role of Criticism and Self-Reflection
(16:24) The Evolution of an Entrepreneur
(22:14) Building a Company True to Yourself
(33:43) The Power of Trust in Business
(41:12) Intellectual Humility and Learning from Others
(41:36) Shadowing Leaders for Growth
(43:48) Learning from Mark Zuckerberg
(47:02) Balancing Personal Taste and Metrics in Product Decisions
(52:22) The Evolution of Leadership at Spotify
(58:00) Building a Company That Outlasts the Founder
(1:14:12) Managing Energy Over Time
(1:24:18) The Never-Ending Game of Life
(1:24:41) Lessons from Henry Ford
(1:25:55) The Value of Solving Problems
(1:30:29) The Importance of Quality
(1:36:07) The Power of Focus and Patience
(1:53:19) Balancing Work and Life
(1:59:12) The Journey of Self-Discovery
(2:07:30) Final Reflections and Gratitude
Includes paid partnerships.
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@ianmackey Same case in Mexico. I had to take Prescott every 4-6 months because of certain chronic illnesses and wow. I had a separate Emergency Fund for him, haha.
THAT SAID....
I still make mistakes. Just yesterday, I double-booked an event -.-
While it ain't perfect, having tasks on my calendar is my favorite "productivity" tool.
While none of these are PERFECT
...they have helped me a lot to get things done:
1. Checklists in ClickUp
2. Reminders in Slack
3. Events in Google Calendar
My favorite is #3.
If I see it on my calendar, 2 things happen 🦧🦧: