The Tim Ferriss Show

#680: Richard Koch — Revisiting the 80/20 Principle, The Power of Optimistic Journaling, Studying History to Improve Investing, and The Grand Beliefs of Winners (Plus: The Toxic Beliefs of Losers)

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1. The speaker prides themselves on their ability to remain positive and upbeat, rarely feeling down for more than a few hours.
2. Big diversified companies are often advised to sell high-growth divisions that are unlikely to become market leaders.
3. Anticipating and accepting the difficulties in life can lead to personal growth and the ability to overcome challenges.
4. Bill Bane's success in making money through private equity proves that historians can be profitable in their own financial endeavors.

Highlights created by Andrew Pennachio

"I'm good at being upbeat but not downbeat," says venture capitalist

14:03 • 48sec

The Advise to Diversify and Sell High Growth Question Marks

43:21 • 47sec

The Importance of Anticipating Difficulties in Life

01:04:41 • 45sec

Bill Bane: Exhibit A in Historians Making Money

01:19:07 • 47sec