Infinite Loops Jay Yang — The Power of Permissionless Action (EP. 286)
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Oct 16, 2025 
Jay Yang, an author and creator focused on 'permissionless action,' challenges the conventional belief that you need permission to pursue your dreams. He shares his journey, from cold-emailing CEOs to landing impactful internships. Discussions revolve around building confidence through micro-actions, the importance of preparation over bravado, and how to rewire limiting beliefs. Yang emphasizes clarity of purpose as a motivator, the role of AI in accelerating progress, and using the TAG method to create no-brainer opportunities. His insights inspire listeners to take initiative and embrace curiosity.
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Cold Email That Became A Career
- At 16 Jay cold-emailed Beehiiv's CEO with a concrete plan and earned an internship and course creation role.
- At 17 he sent Noah Kagan a 19-page audit with assets and later became head of content and helped land a NYT bestseller.
Reject The Default Pace
- Don't accept the standard pace; ask how to achieve long-term goals much faster.
- Challenge society's timeline and ask, "How can I hit a 3-year goal in three months?"
Do The Work Before Asking
- Do the work up front to create opportunities and make saying “yes” a no-brainer for others.
- Reduce friction by showing you want the role and that you can already perform it.
