Eric Jorgenson — author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant — joins me for a deep conversation on ideas, growth, self-belief, and what it really takes to create lasting work. We talk about how to avoid audience capture, the difference between finite and infinite games, the power of cliche advice, and what it means to build something authentic. We also explore podcasting, social media, dating, and the quiet years of creative obscurity that often come before success.

If you’re a creator, thinker, or someone searching for clarity in a noisy world, this one’s for you.

Topics:

• Be a collector of great ideas. Share what’s useful, not just what’s original
• Don’t chase virality. Audience capture kills creativity
• Cliché advice like "work hard" and "be consistent" is true. It’s just hard to follow
• Success usually means years of obscurity first. Embrace the long game
• Pick the right game. Infinite games are better than finite wins

Connect with Eric:

Twitter: x.com/EricJorgenson

Website: ejorgenson.com/

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Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/

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YouTube: youtube.com/@TheVictoryDegree

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