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Spotify Founder: “Your Music Taste Could Signal The Books You NEED to Read” - Daniel Ek
Oct 5, 2023
Daniel Ek, co-founder and CEO of Spotify, discusses the launch of audiobooks on Spotify and how it will impact the industry. They also talk about Daniel's approach to entrepreneurship, time management, and work-life balance. They explore the challenges and opportunities of starting a business in fields like music and audiobooks. They discuss the balance between thinking and taking action, the impact of music streaming on the book industry, strategies for productivity and time management, and the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement.
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- The addition of audiobooks to Spotify has the potential to diversify successful authors and disrupt traditional book industry norms.
- Understanding one's own psychology and working in alignment with strengths are keys to personal productivity and success.
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The importance of making high quality decisions as an entrepreneur
The speaker emphasizes that being successful as an entrepreneur is not just about pursuing your passions, but also about making high quality decisions. He discusses the significance of this in relation to his conversation with Daniel Eck, the co-founder and CEO of Spotify, and their announcement about bringing audiobooks to the platform. They delve into the impact of this feature on the industry, as well as Daniel's approach to building businesses and the balance between thinking and action.
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