Ali

Vinh and Ali discuss '33 Laws of Business and Life' by Steven Bartlett, including the importance of building knowledge, skill, and network in the right order for success. They explore the power of positive self-stories, the role of absurdity in business, and the importance of embracing failure and taking risks. They also touch on the impact of pressure, the value of journaling, and neglecting small things over time.

Vinh and Ali delve into 'Die with Zero' by Bill Perkins, focusing on investing in experiences, aligning money and energy with life chapters, missing out on delayed experiences, and the impact of quality interactions.

In this episode, we talk about Ali's favourite thing - productivity - much to Taimur's joy! Or, more precisely, we talk through the structure and some of the key points from Ali's upcoming Skillshare class on productivity including Parkinson's law, the Pareto principle amongst other myths, laws and principles... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vinh and Ali discuss 'Outliers - The Story of Success' by Malcolm Gladwell, highlighting topics like practical intelligence, the 10,000-hour rule, seizing opportunities, and the influence of birth country on success. They also share insights on emotional intelligence, support systems, mastering communication, and navigating uncertainty for long-term success.

Ali, a dedicated listener and newer investor, shares his investment strategy including diversification, thoughts on international investing, and preference for certain sectors. The discussion covers risk tolerance, factors influencing investment decisions, and the importance of expense ratio. They also explore options for bond investments, the challenges of accessing foreign stocks, retirement goals, and incorporating bonds into a portfolio.