First Things THRST E043 - The System Has F**KED You: Here's How to Escape... | Simon Squibb
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May 19, 2024 Veteran entrepreneur Simon Squibb shares insights on starting a business, the broken education system, finding purpose, mindset shifts for happiness, debunking fame, hacking luck for success, and the drive to help others achieve their dreams.
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Early Move To Hong Kong
- Simon moved to Hong Kong at 21 after selling a company and to avoid UK capital gains tax for nine months.
- He disliked it at first but within a year found it one of the most exciting cities and stayed ~20 years.
Media Distorts Opportunity Perception
- Simon argues media distortion protects domestic complacency by making other places look worse.
- He says this suppresses outward migration and hides better overseas opportunities.
Start With Simple Service Businesses
- Start with simple service businesses like gardening, window cleaning or car cleaning to learn sales and operations.
- Use cash-flowing, low-marketing businesses to learn how to get clients and hire people before scaling.