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Our 2020 Predictions For OpenAI Came True… Here’s What’s Next

Oct 17, 2023

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Entrepreneurs Shaan Puri and Sam Parr revisit their predictions, including freezing sperm, Bitclout, Clout Kitchens, and Clubhouse failures. They also discuss investments in Legacy, Daddy, and Hone, the failure of Big Cloud, and the challenges of buying Amazon businesses. The hosts reflect on missed opportunities with GPT-3 and the power of inertia. They explore copy work, paid communities, and the fascination with Brian Johnson's achievements.

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Quick takeaways

Recognizing and acting on predictions and opportunities is crucial for success.

Inertia and the comfort of the status quo often prevent people from taking action on newfound insights or opportunities.

AI-powered companionship platforms present a growing market opportunity.

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Spotting Opportunities and Taking Action

In the podcast episode, the host shares a personal story about going on a double date and learning about Brian Johnson, the founder of Braintree. He highlights how he recognized the potential of Brian's work and his dedication to self-measurement and optimization. Despite being amazed by Brian's approach, the host acknowledges that inertia and the comfort of the status quo often prevent people from taking action on newfound insights or opportunities.

Recognizing Opportunities Before Everyone Else

02:00

Same goal immersion of peers 1-2 steps ahead to accelerate learning

01:48

Realizing the Need for Change and Breaking Inertia

01:21

The Potential of AI in the Companionship and Naughty Chat Space

01:35

Introduction

2min

HubSpot's Sales Hub and Revisiting Predictions

2min

The Challenges of Making Predictions and the Importance of Optimism

2min

Freezing Sperm and At-Home Services

4min

Investments, NFTs, and the Failure of Big Cloud

17min

Lessons from Inviting a Stranger and Buying Amazon Businesses

11min

Unpredictable Podcasting, The Hustle Daily Show, Andrew Huberman, and Brian Johnson

3min

Discovering Brian Johnson and the Power of Inertia

12min

The Power of Copy Work and Paid Communities

23min

Episode 508: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) revisit predictions they’ve made over the last three years to see how they stacked up. Were they wrong? Were they right? Did they miss the biggest opportunities of their lives? Find out.

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Check Out Shaan's Stuff:

• Try Shepherd Out - https://www.supportshepherd.com/

• Shaan's Personal Assistant System - http://shaanpuri.com/remoteassistant

• Power Writing Course - https://maven.com/generalist/writing

• Small Boy Newsletter - https://smallboy.co/

• Daily Newsletter - https://www.shaanpuri.com/

Check Out Sam's Stuff:

• Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/