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The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

#41 Tobi Lütke: The Trust Battery

Sep 18, 2018
01:45:13

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Quick takeaways

  • Playing video games like 'StarCraft' can aid in developing critical decision-making skills for running a company.
  • Embracing change and fostering resilience is essential for organizational growth and success.

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Learning from Video Games

The podcast explores how playing video games, specifically 'StarCraft,' helped the co-founder of Shopify, Toby Lutke, develop valuable business skills. By drawing parallels between strategic decision-making in the game and real-life choices in running a company, Toby emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice and resource management. He highlights that the intensive and strategic nature of gameplay provided a training ground for making critical decisions under pressure and allocating attention effectively.

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