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TIP584: Optimizing for the Long-Term w/ Sahil Bloom

Oct 27, 2023

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Clay Finck interviews Sahil Bloom, writer of The Curiosity Chronicle newsletter. They discuss finding meaningful work, career leverage, the importance of authenticity, and playing long-term games. Sahil shares insights on asset allocation and turning cost centers into profit centers. They also talk about prioritizing what's important, consuming high-quality content, and Sahil's upcoming book on redefining wealth.

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Discover work that aligns with your interests and values to lead a meaningful life

Set small, short-term goals and 'swallow the frog' to make progress towards long-term success

Prioritize authenticity, depth, and finding balance in personal and professional pursuits

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The Importance of Finding Meaningful Work

The podcast episode explores the philosophies and frameworks that Saul Hill Bloom has used to build a meaningful life that has impacted hundreds of thousands of people. He emphasizes the importance of discovering work that is meaningful and aligns with one's interests and values.

Warren Buffett's Lesson on Prioritization

00:51

The Difference Between Earned Status and Bought Status

02:16

Optimizing for Energy in Activities and Relationships

02:02

The Challenge of Saying No for Nice People

01:05

Introduction

2min

Navigating Career Transitions

14min

Earned vs Bought Status

5min

Prioritizing Long-Term Thinking

13min

Private Investing and Asset Allocation

7min

Turning Cost Centers into Profit Centers

22min

An upcoming book on redefining wealth and the author's timeline for publication

2min

Clay Finck is joined by Sahil Bloom. Sahil is the writer behind the spectacular newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle, which has garnered 500,000 subscribers in just a few years. During this discussion, Sahil and Clay explore the philosophies and frameworks that Sahil has used to build a meaningful life that has impacted hundreds of thousands of people while also staying true to what is truly most important to him.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro.

02:57 - Sahil’s framework around finding the right work for you.

08:31 - How we can utilize career leverage.

10:10 - What it means to “swallow the frog” for your boss.

12:20 - How authenticity plays into success.

23:14 - Why Sahil keeps his focus on playing long-term games through his work, relationships, and health.

25:30 - Whether he finds it difficult to remain consistent.

26:57 - How big goals can destroy your happiness.

32:13 - The mental framework Sahil uses to determine what projects to focus on.

35:51 - How Sahil thinks about asset allocation as a business owner.

42:14 - Jeff Bezos’s business approach of turning cost centers into profit centers and how Sahil applied this in practice.

53:03 - How Sahil finds the right balance to prioritize the things that are most important in his life.

59:41 - How Sahil ensures that he is continually consuming high-quality content.

64:01 - What is to come in Sahil’s new book.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members.
Sahil’s newsletter: The Curiosity Chronicle.
Anne-Laure Le Cunff’s writings at Ness Labs.
Related episode: Listen to TIP336: Mental Models used by Billionaires w/ Sahil Bloom or watch the video.
Related episode: Listen to BTC055: The Cantillon Effect w/ Sahil Bloom or watch the video.
Follow Sahil on Twitter and Instagram.
Follow Clay on Twitter.

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TIP584: Optimizing for the Long-Term w/ Sahil Bloom

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Importance of Finding Meaningful Work

Balancing Work and Business

The Power of Setting Micro Goals

Authenticity and Energy-Giving Pursuits

Building a Holding Company with Cost Centers to Profit Centers

Finding Balance and Prioritizing Personal Life

Warren Buffett's Lesson on Prioritization

The Difference Between Earned Status and Bought Status

Optimizing for Energy in Activities and Relationships

The Challenge of Saying No for Nice People

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Deep dives

The Importance of Finding Meaningful Work

Balancing Work and Business

The Power of Setting Micro Goals

Authenticity and Energy-Giving Pursuits

Building a Holding Company with Cost Centers to Profit Centers

Finding Balance and Prioritizing Personal Life

Warren Buffett's Lesson on Prioritization

The Difference Between Earned Status and Bought Status

Optimizing for Energy in Activities and Relationships

The Challenge of Saying No for Nice People

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