What Got You There with Sean DeLaney

W. Brian Arthur is an economist and complexity thinker. He is best known for his work on network effects locking markets in to the domination of a single player. He is also one of the pioneers of the science of complexity—the science of how patterns and structures self-organize. He is a member of the Founders Society of the Santa Fe Institute and in 1988 ran its first research program. He has served on SFI's Science Board for 18 years and its Board of Trustees for 10 years, and is currently External Professor at SFI. Arthur held the Morrison Chair of Economics and Population Studies at Stanford from 1983 to 1996. He has degrees in operations research, economics, mathematics, and electrical engineering. Arthur is a well-known keynote speaker. Research Brian Arthur is known for 3 main sets of ideas: Increasing returns. In the 1980s Arthur developed a way for economics to understand how increasing returns or positive feedbacks (e.g. network effects) operate in the economy — in particular how they can magnify small, random events and act to lock in dominant players. This work has gone on to become important to our understanding of the high-tech economy. Complexity economics. In the late 1980s, Arthur led a group at the Santa Fe Institute to develop an alternative approach to economics—"complexity economics." Standard economics is based on the idea of super-rational actors operating in a static equilibrium world; complexity economics assumes actors in the economy do not necessarily face well-defined problems or use super-rationality. They explore, try to make sense, react and re-react to the outcomes they together create. The economy is not in stasis but always forming, always "discovering" fresh novelty. In this non-equilibrium view of the economy, bubbles and crashes can happen, markets can be "gamed" or exploited, and history and institutions matter. How technology evolves. In 2009, Arthur published The Nature of Technology: What it Is and How it Evolves. The book argues that technology, like biological life, evolves from earlier forms. But the main mechanism isn't Darwin's, it is the combining of earlier technologies—earlier forms. The book explores in detail how innovation works. And it argues that economy isn't just a container for its technologies; the economy emerges from its technologies. Awards Arthur was awarded the inaugural Lagrange Prize in Complexity Science in 2008, and the Schumpeter Prize in Economics in 1990. He is a Guggenheim Fellow, 1987-88, Fellow of the Econometric Society, and IBM Faculty Fellow. He holds honorary doctorates from the National Univ. of Ireland (Galway) 2000, and Lancaster University (UK) 2009. Checkout my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/sponsors/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code "WGYT" Brian's Books The Nature of Technology: What It Is and How It Evolves Complexity and the Economy Increasing Returns and Path Dependence in the Economy

Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Leader Show, which Forbes called "the most dynamic leadership podcast out there". Featuring interviews with hundreds of bestselling authors and world-renowned corporate, athletic, and military leaders, the show has millions of listeners in more than 150 countries. A lifelong student of leadership, Ryan rose to roles as a professional quarterback and later vice president of sales at a multibillion-dollar company. Currently, as head of Brixey & Meyer's leadership advisory practice, Ryan speaks regularly at Fortune 500 companies, works with teams and players in the NFL, NBA, and NCAA, and facilitates "Leadership Circles" that offer structured guidance and collaborative feedback to new and experienced leaders. With all that experience Ryan has written a new book called Welcome to Management which is an all in one guide to becoming a great leader! Checkout my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/sponsors/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code "WGYT" https://learningleader.com/ https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12

Stephanie Mehta is editor-in-chief of Fast Company. Her career so far has taken her from the Wall Street Journal to Fortune, Bloomberg and Vanity Fair, where she was deputy editor. Now, she oversees Fast Company's editorial and design vision with the aim of recognizing "the human side" of business. Whether she's investigating the prodigious rise of Silicon Valley, the domino effect of technology on our lives, or what makes a workplace truly innovative, Stephanie has her finger on the pulse! Enjoy this conversation that hits on ambition, bold thinking, culture, creativity and so much more! Checkout my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/sponsors/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code "WGYT" https://www.fastcompany.com/ https://twitter.com/stephaniemehta/

Keith Rabois is a Silicon Valley legend known for discovering and cultivating talent that has gone on to create companies such as YouTube, Lyft, Airbnb, Quora and many more. Keith is a general partner at Founders Fund and also founded Open-door which transforms the process of buying and selling a home. Keith has a unique and unparalleled track record as an entrepreneur, executive and investor. Keith began his career in the industry as a senior executive at PayPal and subsequently served in influential roles at LinkedIn, and as Chief Operating Officer of Square. On this episode Keith discusses working with greats such as Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman, finding undiscovered talent and the mental frameworks he uses! Checkout my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/sponsors/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code "WGYT" https://twitter.com/rabois https://foundersfund.com/team/keith-rabois/

Kamal Ravikant has trekked to one of the highest base camps in the Himalayas, meditated with Tibetan monks in the Dalai Lama's monastery, earned his US Army Infantry patch, worked with some of the best people in tech startups and Silicon Valley and become a best selling author. These experiences combined with almost dying a couple months ago have shaped his mind into who he is today. His new book Love Yourself like Your Life Depends on It is a collection of thoughts on what he's learned, what worked, what didn't. Where he succeed and importantly, where he fails daily.. This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, health and fitness, mindset and so much more! Checkout my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/sponsors/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code "WGYT" https://twitter.com/kamalravikant https://www.amazon.com/Kamal-Ravikant/e/B0086HMAIY

Nir Eyal, bestselling author of "Hooked" and "Indistractable," dives into the fascinating interplay of consumer psychology and technology. He shares strategies for crafting habit-forming products and managing attention. Discover how structured routines can enhance productivity and the importance of personal reflection in goal-setting. Eyal also discusses the rise of biometric innovations and the significance of community feedback in refining his work. His transition from tech to writing showcases a journey of self-discovery and the vital role of authenticity.

Gregory Zuckerman is a Special Writer at The Wall Street Journal, a 20-year veteran of the paper and a three-time winner of the Gerald Loeb award — the highest honor in business journalism. On this episode he discusses discovering your unique skills and using them to your advantage, how he's developed as a writer and what it's like covering some of the titans of business. Greg's latest book "The Man Who Solved the Market, and how James Simons became one of the most successful investors in history." is one of Sean's favorite books of 2019! Jim Simons could be the greatest money manager of all time. To put this performance in perspective, $1 invested in the Medallion Fund from 1988-2018 would have grown to over $20,000 (net of fees) while $1 invested in the S&P 500 would have only grown to $20 over the same time period. Even a $1 investment in Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway would have only grown to $100 during this time. Enjoy this episode with Best Selling author Gregory Zuckerman! Checkout my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/sponsors/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code "WGYT" https://twitter.com/GZuckerman Greg's Book The Man Who Solved The Market https://www.gregoryzuckerman.com/

Everyone wants to BLAST OFF in the New Year and on this episode Sean goes into the strategies and frameworks he's using to ensure 2020 is his best year yet! If you're wondering about getting your health, wealth and wisdom inline this year then this will be an episode you won't want to miss! Checkout my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/sponsors/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code "WGYT"

Ramit Sethi is a New York Times bestselling author and founder of iwillteachyoutoberich.com. Over 1,000,000 people have read his material to learn how to use psychology and systems to live a Rich Life. That could mean automating your finances, making more money, finding your Dream Job, starting an online business or mastering your inner psychology. In this episode you will learn what strategies Ramit is implementing to live a rich life in 2020! Podcast Notes - https://podcastnotes.org/2019/02/14/sethi-2/ Get the Latest from Sean right here – https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/sponsors/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code "WGYT" https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/ramitsethi https://www.facebook.com/IWT https://twitter.com/ramit https://www.instagram.com/ramit/

Kara Goldin is the founder and CEO of San Francisco–based Hint®, a healthy lifestyle brand that produces the leading unsweetened flavored water and a scented sunscreen spray that's oxybenzone- and paraben-free. Kara has been named among Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and Forbes' 40 Women to Watch Over 40. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Further accolades include one of SF Business Times Most Influential Women , Fast Company Most Creative People in Business, Fortune Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink 2015! Those are just a few of the things Kara is tackling right now. Get ready to hear about disruption, continuing to learn and the importance of curiosity! Get the Latest from Sean right here – https://bit.ly/2RH3eaD Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere Exclusive opportunities: http://whatgotyouthere.com/sponsors/ MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code "WGYT" https://www.drinkhint.com/ https://karagoldin.com/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin