Reflections on Roots and Growth | 20min snip from The Tim Ferriss Show

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#790: Chris Sacca — How to Succeed by Living on Your Own Terms and Getting Into Good Trouble

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Reflections on Roots and Growth

This chapter explores the author's upbringing in Lockport, New York, highlighting the impact of the General Motors factory's closure on the community. The narrative transitions to personal anecdotes about early entrepreneurial endeavors and the importance of staying grounded while raising children in a privileged environment. Additionally, it touches on the evolution of podcasting and the significance of authentic conversations in understanding personal growth and familial relationships.

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Chris Sacca is the co-founder of Lowercarbon Capital and manages a portfolio of countless startups in energy, industrial materials, and carbon removal. If it's unf**king the planet, he's probably working on it. Previously, Chris founded Lowercase Capital, one of history's most successful funds ever, primarily known for its very early investments in companies like Twitter, Uber, Instagram, Twilio, Docker, Optimizely, Blue Bottle Coffee, and Stripe. But you might just know him as the guy who wore those ridiculous cowboy shirts for a few seasons of Shark Tank. To purchase Chris's ranch, schedule a viewing at FivePondsRanch.com.

P.S. This episode features a special, one-of-a-kind introduction that Chris recorded of yours truly. :)

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Timestamps:

[00:00] Coming up

[06:47] Chris introduces me.

[11:07] Some Sacca background.

[18:32] Raising pre-teen gamblers and tailgating troublemakers.

[19:54] Conscious changes and rethoughts since our first interview.

[26:12] The personal and professional influence of Rich and Sarah Barton.

[30:18] Property management and the Zen of Kevin Rose.

[35:12] Zillow Gone Wild.

[36:58] Simplifications.

[45:03] Remaining optimistic despite being in the business of saying no.

[51:33] Living in the finite without +1 obligations.