

#156: Cliff Weitzman ⎼ Lessons From Building Speechify To 20+ Million Users
May 18, 2023
Cliff Weitzman, founder of Speechify, shares his journey of overcoming dyslexia and building the #1 speech reader in the world. Topics include his delusional optimism, expanding comfort zone, fast speed listening, their deal with author Brandon Sanderson, personal growth through challenges, power of belief and visualization, retaining knowledge, building muscle and memory, valuing time and learning from others.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Listening at Fast Speeds and a Deal with a Prolific Author
01:53 • 5min
A Journey of Determination and Grit
06:33 • 19min
Enjoying the Journey
25:49 • 34min
Belief, Behavior, and Visualization
59:27 • 17min
Retaining Knowledge and Focusing on Strengths
01:16:48 • 2min
Building Muscle and Memory Retention - The Power of Mental Models
01:18:54 • 4min
Valuing Time and Learning from Others
01:23:14 • 23min