My First Million The best stuff we’ve read in the last 12 months
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Jan 6, 2026 Dive into a conversation that explores fascinating themes like the art of decision-making and a unique approach to timing finances in 'Die With Zero.' Discover how mastering oratory can enhance leadership skills, plus a fun deep dive into Akon's ringtone strategy, which capitalized on an overlooked market. Sam reveals his reading strategy, featuring life-changing books such as 'The 48 Laws of Power' and 'The Almanack of Naval Ravikant.' There’s also a surprising look at the resurgence of retro music toys, proving classic designs still capture big revenue!
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One Voice Can Shift A Nation
- Great leaders leverage speeches and small acts of signaling to shift mass morale and behavior.
- A powerful orator can change tens of millions of people's energy with relatively little effort.
Make Community In-Person To Cut Churn
- Build in-person, curated meetups to drastically reduce churn and deepen member value.
- Vet members heavily and train moderators because in-person community impact outweighs operational friction.
Schedule Your Big Rocks First
- Schedule life experiences (big rocks) before day-to-day tasks (sand) so important things actually fit.
- Prioritize time for things you value because work expands to fill remaining space.
