The Jordan Harbinger Show 721: Jason Feifer | Build for Tomorrow
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Sep 6, 2022 Jason Feifer, the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, shares insights on navigating change and innovation. He discusses how the bubonic plague transformed workplaces and relates those lessons to our COVID experience. Feifer delves into the pros and cons of the four-day work week, emphasizing the value of viewing failure as a stepping stone rather than a setback. He encourages listeners to seize opportunities during societal shifts and urges a reevaluation of how we react to technological advancements.
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Bubonic Plague’s Impact on Labor
- The bubonic plague killed 60% of Europe, creating labor shortages.
- Serfs gained leverage, demanding pay or moving to cities, birthing the employment contract.
Future of Work
- Remote work has become more accepted and offers benefits like increased talent acquisition and employee happiness.
- The future of work will likely combine the best aspects of pre-pandemic and current work models.
Netflix and Blockbuster
- Netflix's attempt to sell itself to Blockbuster for $50 million initially seemed like a failure.
- Netflix is now worth over $200 billion, proving that apparent failures can be future wins.
