Lightning Round of Questions on Start-ups and Books

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The chapter covers a wide array of topics including a start-up's drastic focus shift to Twitter, recommended books like 'The Top Five Regrets of the Dying' and 'The Seven Powers,' advice for entrepreneurs to pursue intrinsically motivating ideas, the importance of being passionately curious, and the habit of approaching challenges with optimism. Additionally, it discusses seeking advice when facing big decisions, highlighting the strategies of talking to trusted individuals like family members and coaches from Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley investor Mike Maples Jr. is known for having a ‘Midas Touch.’ Think of a tech start-up that has changed your life in the last 20 years, and he was probably helping fuel its growth. Mike talks with host Reid Hoffman about the insights he’s gathered from decades of investing, which he shares in his new national bestseller book: Pattern Breakers. They also riff on how to build – and invest – in the AI revolution.

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