Making the Most Out of Life and Business with the President of Shopify
Apr 13, 2023
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Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify and a key figure in e-commerce, shares insights from his journey growing up in a multicultural Montreal. He emphasizes the importance of finding inspiration from non-obvious mentors, recounting his innovative project 'Big Shot'. The discussion also highlights the power of authentic networking, especially through social media, and the value of building meaningful relationships over relentless hustling. Harley's personal anecdotes reveal how overcoming fear can lead to unexpected inspiration.
Prioritize meaningful engagements for a fulfilling life.
Connect with diverse mentors for valuable insights and expansion of networks.
Deep dives
Creating Space to Think and Prioritizing Energy Management
Prioritizing creating space to think and nurturing one's energy is highlighted. Engaging in activities that leverage time effectively and knowing when hard work versus smart work is required is emphasized. The advice to focus on highly leveraged hours and aim for quality over quantity in work is discussed. The importance of finding balance between hard work and smart work for improved productivity is underscored.
Fostering Meaningful Connections and Prioritizing What Matters
Emphasis is placed on finding meaning in life and engaging in deeply meaningful activities. The significance of assessing one's schedule for meaningful engagements is highlighted. Acknowledging moments of personal struggle and embracing them as part of growth is encouraged. Prioritizing relationships, personal growth, and meaningful experiences is portrayed as essential for a fulfilling life.
Self-Awareness and Naming Emotions for Improved Coping
The value of self-awareness and acknowledging emotions is discussed for coping with tough days. Encouragement is given to name and identify feelings to better understand and address them. The importance of recognizing patterns in emotional responses and preparing for tough days is highlighted. Learning to accept and navigate challenging emotions is portrayed as a key aspect of personal growth.
Building Relationships and Seeking Mentorship for Growth
The significance of connecting with mentors and role models for personal and professional growth is highlighted. Advice on reaching out to both obvious and non-obvious mentors for valuable insights is given. Strategies like research, respectful outreach, and creating shared experiences with mentors are discussed. The value of genuine connections, learning from diverse perspectives, and expanding networks for success is emphasized.
Today Greg is joined by Harley Finkelstein, the President of Shopify. In this episode, Greg and Harley talk about growing up in a predominantly immigrant neighborhood in Canada, getting mentors and finding joie de vivre.
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LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: Production Team: https://www.bigoceanpodcasting.com Harley Finkelstein: https://www.shopify.com/ https://twitter.com/harleyf
SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Intro 5:49 - Growing up in Montreal as a Jewish Canadian 10:56 - Finding peers that inspire you 18:29 - The benefits of non-obvious mentors 26:06 - How to DM your heroes
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