Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook Tom Bilyeu Q&A: Combating Laziness and Getting Silicon Valley’s Attention
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Nov 6, 2025 Tom and Cindy dive into how to grab Silicon Valley's attention from afar, highlighting the importance of user traction over institutional funding. They discuss strategies to raise a million dollars effectively and the cognitive detriments of sleep deprivation. Tom reveals methods to combat laziness by shifting self-identity, while outlining a vision to create a modern narrative studio. Plus, he shares insights on content creation, the rise of empowering comic books, and his unexpected choice of drinks for weight control.
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Solve Real Problems First
- Build a product that solves a clear problem and attracts users rather than courting prestige from investors.
- Focus on user growth and monetization from sales before chasing institutional capital.
Raise Money After Traction
- Seek angel investors or equity crowdfunding for a $1M raise rather than traditional VCs who prefer larger checks.
- Raise capital when you show traction; it's far easier to get funding when you don't desperately need it.
Sleep Deprivation Mimics Intoxication
- Acute sleep loss has limited immediate effect, but chronic sleep deprivation impairs cognition like intoxication.
- Fatigue depletes willpower causing worse decisions and reduced working-memory performance.
