My First Million

How to Get Rich (without luck, talent or a trust fund)

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Sep 24, 2025
Shaan Puri, an entrepreneur and wealth-building expert, shares insights on achieving financial success. He emphasizes mastering a money-making skill, urging listeners to choose one and practice intensely. Shaan also discusses the importance of equity over trading time for money and highlights patience in seeing results. He introduces three business levers—code, content, and capital—to turn skills into income. Lastly, he advocates for surrounding oneself with like-minded people to unlock opportunities, showing how these principles can lead to a wealthier life.
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ADVICE

Master One Core Money Skill

  • Pick and master one of four money-making skills: selling, making, designing, or hunting.
  • Practice daily at work and study nights to accelerate mastery.
ANECDOTE

MrBeast's Relentless Practice Routine

  • MrBeast practiced idea generation and execution from age 12 by forcing 20 video ideas per word and incrementally improving.
  • He made hundreds of videos before earning significant subscribers or income.
ANECDOTE

Buffett's Hunt For Mispriced Businesses

  • Warren Buffett became a master hunter by reading massive corporate manuals cover to cover to find mispriced businesses.
  • Over his career, a handful of good investing decisions produced most of his success.
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