In this episode, Alex Lieberman discusses the relationship between pleasure and pain, and how it affects our decision-making. He explores short-term pain for long-term success using examples like cold plunges and the Wim Hof method. He also warns of short-term pleasure traps and provides tips for turning them into manageable pains. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of embracing short-term manageable pain for long-term success and personal growth.

In this podcast, Alex Lieberman explores the importance of building an internet audience and developing a content strategy. He discusses identifying topics, picking an audience, defining content goals, and choosing platforms to build a monetized audience. He also shares tips on creating engaging content with psychological triggers and tactics.

Entrepreneur and co-host, Alex Lieberman, talks about the difference between demand and product market fit, the age of overreaction to trending products, the expectation of moving fast in business, the challenges of every business, the importance of having the right reference point when hiring, and the value of discipline.

In this episode, Alex Lieberman answers burning questions about balancing brand building with profits, testing new business ideas, choosing to be a chairman, ultimate goals with Storyarb, and changing motivation after selling Morning Brew.

Codie Sanchez, contrarian thinker and entrepreneur, shares 6 tips for easier founders journey: contrarian thinking, dealing with loneliness, checking bank account, waking up at 5AM, efficient vs. effective days, no is a full sentence.

In this episode, Alex Lieberman discusses the concept of choosing good quests and reflects on his own journey. He explores the importance of building generation defining companies and leveraging unique skills. The podcast also touches upon balancing quests and personal priorities, and highlights examples of companies on good quests to inspire others.

Explore the meteoric rise of Hoka, the popular shoe brand that went from less than 10% to nearly 40% of its parent company's revenue. Learn about Hoka's history, the great product solving a big problem, and the obsessive focus on a core audience. Discover how Hoka rose so quickly and their shift in marketing strategies.

Romeen Sheth, expert in hiring top talent, shares 3 frameworks related to talent: choosing where to work, developing a personal working guide, and switching roles. He emphasizes rigor and thoughtfulness in evaluating career decisions, substance over perks in hiring, and the importance of person-problem fit. Listeners are encouraged to utilize these frameworks for career decisions.

Esther Crawford, former director at Twitter, gives an intimate look at working with Elon Musk and the moments leading up to Twitter's sale. Topics include the challenges of company growth, Elon Musk's leadership style, and the impact of success on personal relationships.

Reflections on a vacation trip to Africa and how it helped gain a new perspective on the company. Breaking phone addiction and forming new habits. Lessons on working efficiently from observing lions. The power of surprising and delighting customers. Benefits of vacationing for the company.