Playing Chess When Everyone Else Is Playing Checkers with Nathan Barry

Episode Highlights With Nathan

• What does he mean by playing chess when others are playing checkers
• A fascinating way Reese Witherspoon did this with a book club
• Other examples of flywheels and playing chess
• Tip: Look at anywhere you spend money in business and turn those into opportunities to make money or provide services 
• How Amazon does both flywheel and playing chess well
• His three basic principles for this type of business: build more than a personal brand, sell products rather than attention, have recurring revenue or repeat purchases
• The benefits of writing and creation and how to get the benefits in your own life, even if you don’t run a business
• A reason to write 1,000 words a day as a creative exercise 
• The benefits of taking on new challenges and getting out of your comfort zone
• Why it’s fun to be a student again and stay a student forever

Resources We Mention

• ConvertKit
• Billion Dollar Creator Podcast
• The Billion Dollar Creator
• Streaks App