Kevin Dahlstrom might be the most balanced person I’ve ever met. He’s a 4x Founder, 3x CMO, and investor in over 55 companies. He also pursues rock climbing at an elite level — all while prioritizing his family.
He says it’s only possible because of his “ideal end state” exercise. It aligns his actions with his true desires, allowing him to design a life he never needs to escape. As a result, he’s reduced work to just 10% of his identity.
As I navigate my 40s, I wanted to get his advice on making the most out of this decade. I chatted with Kevin to get his perspective on work, identity, health, lifestyle design, and more.
Guest
Kevin Dahlstrom is a 4X founder, 4X CMO, 50X PE investor, and avid rock climber.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:27 The Text
05:39 Lifestyle Design
11:38 Ideal End State Exercise
18:19 Manifesting Goals
21:28 Compounding
22:25 Reflections at 50
26:59 Work-Life Integration
32:08 Retirement
33:16 Minimalism
35:40 Climbing
37:09 Identity Beyond Work
39:50 Curating Your Tribe
41:39 Hobbies
47:27 Giving Back
52:40 Mental and Physical Health
01:04:12 End Quote
Host
I am the ex-founder of Skillshare, and now exploring what's next. The Karnjanaprakorn Show (TKS) follows my journey as I chat with others taking unique approaches to business and life. Learn more about me: https://mikekarnj.com
