TKS: The Karnjanaprakorn Show
#17: Henrik Werderlin — Pursuing Interestingness over Goals
Feb 13, 2024
Henrik Werdelin, co-founder of Bark / Barkbox and Prehype, talks about pursuing interests over goals in entrepreneurship, utilizing AI to crystallize ideas, longevity protocols, and his 8+1 framework for life planning. They discuss open-endedness, longevity, personalized bedtime stories using AI, and using AI to explain complex topics to children.
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Quick takeaways
- Pursuing interests over goals can lead to more interesting outcomes and extraordinary achievements.
- Identifying problems, not just generating ideas, is a better starting point for creating valuable solutions.
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Exploring What Excites You Instead of Setting Goals
Henrik Wergalen, co-founder of Barkbox, shares his approach to pursuing interests rather than setting specific goals. He believes in following the path that excites him the most, which can lead to more interesting outcomes. He discusses the concept of collecting 'interestingness' as stepping stones towards doing something extraordinary, as opposed to solely pursuing predefined goals.
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