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Shaan Puri, My First Million // Creating a Life Vision, Solopreneurship + Selling Your Company

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Nov 19, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Shaan's Career Journey

  • Shaan Puri initially planned to be a doctor but found it lacked creativity after shadowing one. He switched to startups, struggled for years, and eventually sold his company to Twitch.
  • He now works at Twitch, invests in startups, and hosts a popular podcast called My First Million.
ADVICE

Mindset for Working in Big Companies

  • Approach big companies with a mindset of finding positive opportunities, not just problems.
  • Use big companies’ support to rebalance life, focusing on family, health, and self-care.
ADVICE

Work Before Asking

  • When reaching out cold, do some work first to showcase your value and passion.
  • Present your work or ideas proactively to stand out and build trust.
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