Embrace the Exponential | 2min snip from The Tim Ferriss Show

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#790: Chris Sacca — How to Succeed by Living on Your Own Terms and Getting Into Good Trouble

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Embrace the Exponential

Humans often misinterpret exponential growth by looking backward rather than forward, which leads to underestimating the pace of change. This misconception is evident in the realm of fusion energy, where significant advancements are already being made contrary to past beliefs about its feasibility. Fusion technology is actively generating net energy and securing power agreements, demonstrating that it is no longer a distant possibility but a tangible reality. The role of artificial intelligence in facilitating this progress underscores the need to embrace new technologies without skepticism. Observing firsthand the rapid developments in the lab provides a clearer perspective on the true trajectory of innovation.

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Chris Sacca is the co-founder of Lowercarbon Capital and manages a portfolio of countless startups in energy, industrial materials, and carbon removal. If it's unf**king the planet, he's probably working on it. Previously, Chris founded Lowercase Capital, one of history's most successful funds ever, primarily known for its very early investments in companies like Twitter, Uber, Instagram, Twilio, Docker, Optimizely, Blue Bottle Coffee, and Stripe. But you might just know him as the guy who wore those ridiculous cowboy shirts for a few seasons of Shark Tank. To purchase Chris's ranch, schedule a viewing at FivePondsRanch.com.

P.S. This episode features a special, one-of-a-kind introduction that Chris recorded of yours truly. :)

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Timestamps:

[00:00] Coming up

[06:47] Chris introduces me.

[11:07] Some Sacca background.

[18:32] Raising pre-teen gamblers and tailgating troublemakers.

[19:54] Conscious changes and rethoughts since our first interview.

[26:12] The personal and professional influence of Rich and Sarah Barton.

[30:18] Property management and the Zen of Kevin Rose.

[35:12] Zillow Gone Wild.

[36:58] Simplifications.

[45:03] Remaining optimistic despite being in the business of saying no.

[51:33] Living in the finite without +1 obligations.