The Pomp Podcast #1153 Bill Perkins | Millionaire Talks Elon Musk, Dan Bilzerian, Dying With Zero, & SkyFi
Dying with Zero Philosophy
- Focus on enjoying life's experiences and avoid wasting time.
- Define what "enough" means to you and pursue a fulfilling life, not just financial success.
Happiness and Gratitude
- Happiness is attainable regardless of wealth; experiences can be enjoyed at various price points.
- Gratitude and presence enhance enjoyment, reducing focus on relative deprivation.
Supercomputer Weather Models
- Bill Perkins used an IBM supercomputer to run weather models faster than the National Weather Service.
- This provided a temporary trading advantage until others caught on.
Bill Perkins is one of the most well-known natural gas traders in the world, and the co-founder of multiple companies including satellite imagery provider SkyFi. In this conversation, we talk about Bill's philosophy around dying with zero, the book he wrote about it, natural gas, oil, energy markets, Elon Musk, Dan Bilzerian, & poker.
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