Meeting Peter Thiel and the Importance of Surrounding Yourself with Talented People

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To spot talented people like Peter Thiel, it's crucial for young individuals to put themselves in the right positions and seize opportunities. Meeting Thiel in Stanford played a significant role in shaping the rest of your life. Challenge yourself to actively seek out and engage with talented individuals to enhance your chances of success.

Keith Rabois is widely known for his early-stage startup investments and his executive roles at PayPal, LinkedIn, Slide, and Square. Additionally, Rabois has been involved in investments in YouTube, Palantir, Lyft, Airbnb, Eventbrite, Wish, and The Org. He currently serves as the CEO of Open Store and the General Partner at Founders Fund.

0:00 Intro

0:32 Margaret Thatcher’s Influence

4:21 Peter Thiel

6:09 Spotting Talent

10:02 Looking For Anomalous Data

12:27 5-Year-Old Keith

13:43 Wasting Decade With Law

17:36 First Year At PayPal Learnings

21:39 Too Big To Fail

25:26 Breakthrough Areas

26:46 The Upside Of Stress

29:41 What Makes For A Great Leader?

31:22 Absorb Someone’s Brain

35:12 Most Of Success Is Common Sense

35:48 Keith’s Biggest Mistakes

40:15 Commonalities Amongst Successful People

45:34 Challenge

The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It by Kelly McGonigal – https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Stress-Why-Good-You/dp/1101982934

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