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3 days ago

Leila Chudori: Yang Fiksi Mampu Tangkap dan Nonfiksi Sukar

Sejarah sering sampai kepada kita sebagai deretan tanggal, angka, dan nama. Alam batin yang dirasakan oleh orang-orang yang hidup pada peristiwa sejarah, seringkali tidak muncul ke permukaan atau bahkan dilupakan. Di sanalah fiksi bekerja. Episode ini menceritakan perjalanan kepenulisan Leila Salikha Chudori, yang mungkin kita kenal lewat karya-karyanya, termasuk “Pulang” dan “Laut Bercerita”. Leila dan Gita juga membahas amnesia sejarah bangsa yang lukanya masih dirasakan banyak orang hari ini.Topik selengkapnya:0:00:00 - Intro0:01:21 - Menulis sejak usia 11 tahun0:04:37 - Tren membaca dari masa ke masa0:13:16 - Guru dan ibu: aktor pengubah nasib bangsa0:33:25 - Gerakan klub buku0:49:38 - Peran fiksi dan nonfiksi0:56:13 - Kenapa menulis buku belatar sejarah1:03:21 - Fiksi sejarah pantik rasa ingin tahu1:12:44 - Proses riset untuk menulis fiksi1:23:26 - Metode dan gaya menulis Leila Chudori1:39:11 - Jika bisa tulis ulang Pulang dan Laut Bercerita1:42:46 - Membacalah! Agar 65 dan 98 tidak terulang1:50:34 - Media punya peran mendidik bangsa?#Endgame #GitaWirjawan #LeilaChudori------------------Buku yang saya tulis, ‘What It Takes: Southeast Asia’, sekarang sudah tersedia dalam Bahasa Indonesia dan Inggris. Dapatkan di sini:https://books.endgame.idSudah baca? Tinggalkan review-mu di sini:Goodreads------------------Episode lain yang mungkin Anda sukai:Reza Rahadian: Bangsa Kita Mesti Fokus ke Hasil atau Proses Slamet Rahardjo: Indonesia Sedang Kehilangan Mata Anginnya Vedi Hadiz: Oligarki, Negara, dan Ketimpangan Sukarela
2 days ago · Bonus

Most Replayed Moment: Why You Need A Prenup And How To Avoid Divorce!

Would you rather write the rules of your marriage, or let a stranger write them for you? James Sexton is one of America's most high-profile divorce lawyers, with more than 25 years representing clients in New York, and the author of 'If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late'. In this moment, James Sexton explains why the conversation most couples avoid could be one of the healthiest they ever have, and why an entire industry refused to take his money. He reveals how wealth can quietly vanish on paper, who really ends up paying when a marriage ends, and the decision he believes is far riskier than getting married. Plus, the simple advice he'd give any couple who never wants to end up in his office. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/IsLm6fLV26b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/Zafr95QV26b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos James Sexton: https://www.nycdivorces.com/
1 day ago

Is Wall Street Turning on AI?

Alphabet’s sharp sell-off raises a big question: Are investors more concerned about AI spending than AI growth? The team breaks down Anthropic’s IPO filing, the risks of massive AI infrastructure commitments, and what these developments mean for investors. Plus, five hypothetical blockbuster acquisitions and two AI infrastructure stocks worth watching. Travis Hoium, Jason Hall, and Asit Sharma discuss: - Alphabet’s AI Selloff - Big Tech Cash Flow - Anthropic’s IPO Filing - AI Infrastructure Risks - Blockbuster Acquisition Ideas - Stocks on Our Radar Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), Oracle (ORCL), CoreWeave (CRWV), Apple (AAPL), Meta Platforms (META), Amazon (AMZN), Broadcom (AVGO), Disney (DIS), Tencent (TCEHY), Netflix (NFLX), McDonald's (MCD), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Coca-Cola (KO), Nvidia (NVDA), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), Adobe (ADBE), Figma (FIG), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Costco (COST), Ciena (CIEN), Marvell Technology (MRVL), Lumentum (LITE). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Jason Hall, Asit Sharma Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 days ago

Dr. Sarah Paine: Why The World Is Turning Away From America

Are escalating geopolitical tensions hurtling humanity towards World War III? Dr. Sarah Paine highlights the historical roots of geopolitical conflicts and demonstrates how shifting away from a rules-based maritime order guarantees economic collapse. Dr. Sarah Paine is a renowned geopolitical strategist, historian, and retired professor from the U.S. Naval War College, specializing in Russian and Chinese imperial history and maritime strategy. She applies historical models such as the Peloponnesian War and World War II to decode the actions of leaders like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. In this episode, she explains: ■ The Maritime vs. Continental Divide: How the world is split between maritime powers compounding wealth through free trade and continental empires burning wealth through territorial conquest. ■ The Cost of Isolationism: Why sudden, aggressive tariffs and the abandonment of key international alliances rapidly accelerate inflation, shrink global influence, and destabilize the U.S. economy. ■ The Death Ground Principle: How threatening an adversary's very existence removes all their strategic alternatives, transforming struggling nations into highly lethal, unyielding military opponents. ■ The Illusion of Dictatorial Stability: Why the lack of a peaceful transition of power in dictatorships guarantees that the death of a leader like Putin will trigger profound, unpredictable instability and violent internal power struggles. ■ The Power of Negative Objectives: Why a government's most vital job goes completely unnoticed, focusing on preventing catastrophic disasters before they happen rather than chasing highly publicized achievements. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:11 How Did the World Get So Close to World War III? 00:07:03 Was the Iran War a Catastrophic Mistake? 00:09:17 Where the Trump Administration Went Wrong 00:15:51 Putin's Biggest Mistake in the Russia-Ukraine War 00:20:17 Should America Stop Fighting Other Countries' Wars? 00:21:22 Why Americans Are Tired of Paying for Foreign Wars 00:24:44 The Deadly Military Strategy of Death Ground 00:27:07 How Rising Gas Prices Could Affect Your Future 00:30:58 Will Ukraine Seek Revenge Against Russia? 00:37:36 What Happens Next in Putin's Russia? 00:39:07 What Would Happen if Putin Stepped Down? 00:41:15 The Real Reason China Is Backing Russia 00:43:25 What Would It Take to End the War in Ukraine? 00:45:36 Why Europe's Economy Is Under Pressure 00:47:49 How the US Tax System Shapes America's Future 00:50:24 Ads 00:52:33 Why the US Midterm Elections Could Change Everything 00:55:54 What's Happening to the Democratic Core? 01:01:16 What Happens to the World if Nothing Changes? 01:04:35 How Will History Remember Volodymyr Zelensky? 01:06:02 Why the World May Be Turning Away From America 01:10:40 Why People Unaffected by War Should Pay Attention 01:13:50 The 3 Levels of Warfare That Shape Every Conflict 01:16:59 Is NATO Expansion Really Threatening Russia? 01:23:13 What Would a Trump-Putin Deal Mean for Ukraine? 01:25:28 Can Ukraine Actually Defeat Russia? 01:31:11 Who Is the Real Enemy in Today's Global Conflicts? 01:32:26 Could Russia Ever Become a True Democracy? 01:33:00 What Happens to Russia After Putin Dies? 01:36:05 The Global Crises We Can't Afford to Ignore Follow Dr. Sarah Paine: Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/rO7WS9 •Articles •Lecture series •Research Contributions •Publications Books The Japanese Empire: Grand Strategy from the Meiji Restoration to the Pacific War - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GXnzc4Q The Wars for Asia, 1911–1949 - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/69v4VIT The Sino-Japanese War of 1894–1895: Perceptions, Power, and Primacy - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1RVXdGi Imperial Rivals: China, Russia, and Their Disputed Frontier, 1858–1924 - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9ZCr1CC Edited Books The Routledge Handbook of the Second World War in the Pacific - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8lf26P1 The Strategy of Sanctions: From Antiquity to the 21st Century (free download) - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7u2V1tu Deterrence and Denial: The Power of Fleets in Being - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AMFaHy9 Nation Building, State Building and Economic Development - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6NGx1Y3 The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 ◼ DOAC Bookshelf - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BBnuCf6 Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off Function Health - https://functionhealth.com/DOAC
6 days ago

335. Power Play: Successfully Navigate Power, Status, and Influence at Work

“As you're navigating your workplace hierarchy, you're also simultaneously shaping it.” Power shapes the way we work, communicate, and connect with others. But when workplace hierarchies become overly competitive, unfair, or unstable, they can undermine the very teams they're meant to support. According to Stanford professor Nir Halevy, the solution isn't necessarily to eliminate hierarchies, but to rethink how they work. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Halevy joins Matt Abrahams to share insights from his new book, Level Up: Why Hierarchies Are Broken and How to Fix Them. He explains how everyday acts of communication can help repair unhealthy workplace dynamics, why recognizing different contributions creates stronger teams, and how humor, empathy, and a better understanding of your audience can help you lead and influence others more effectively. Takeaways: Healthy hierarchies reward more than individual success. Recognizing different contributions, encouraging collaboration, and valuing kindness alongside achievement can create stronger, more supportive teams.Everyday communication can reshape workplace dynamics. Small acts of gratitude, empathy, and recognition help build trust, strengthen relationships, and create a more positive organizational culture. Activity: Give credit where it's due. At your next team meeting, publicly recognize someone whose contributions often go unnoticed. Highlight something specific they did and why it mattered, helping reinforce a culture where different strengths and efforts are valued.Printable Expanded Takeaways & Activities Episode Reference Links: Nir HalevyNir’s Book: Level UpEp.30 Dissolve Disagreements: How Communication Impacts Conflict Connect: Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction (00:53) - Understanding Hierarchies (03:14) - Signs of Broken Hierarchies (05:14) - Fixing Unhealthy Hierarchies (06:27) - Building Healthy Hierarchies (09:36) - Competition and Collaboration (11:00) - Communication and Hierarchies (13:34) - Construal Fit (17:07) - Humor and Competence (19:18) - The Final Three Questions (23:56) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors. These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost. Learn more about how Notion can support your business at notion.com/thinkfast. Join our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be.
2 days ago

E256 等等，经济已经好起来了吗，怎么还没暖到我啊？｜对话郭凯

📄 今天的中国经济，正在发生什么？欢迎来到知行小酒馆，这是一档由有知有行出品的播客节目。我们关注投资，更关注怎样更好地生活，我是雨白。今天这期节目，我们想围绕一份刚刚发布的报告展开，叫作《中国经济新范式：动因、趋势与政策含义》。发布这份报告的是中国金融四十人论坛（CF40），这是一家专注于经济金融政策研究的专业智库。平时，TA 们会围绕重要的经济问题，组织政策部门、学者和金融从业者一起讨论，也会做比较系统的课题研究。那这些研究不只是面向公众发表观点，也会为政策讨论提供参考。好奇的我，自然找来这份报告认真读了一遍。但有意思的是，读着读着，我产生了一个非常朴素、甚至可能有一点不礼貌的困惑。报告里说，房地产回不到过去了，新的产业正在崛起，大家还是不太敢花钱，地方财政也面临着很大的压力......这些话单独拿出来，好像每一句我们都听过。但我相信，这么多研究者花费很长时间写一份报告，当然不会只是把我们已经知道的事情重新说一遍。所以我真正想知道的是：这些我们好像已经知道的事实，放在一起以后，到底会推导出哪些不那么显而易见、甚至反共识的结论？如果经济真的开始用一套不同的方式运行，我们却还沿用过去的经验，那么我们最容易在哪些事情上判断错误，又可能会因此付出什么样的代价？于是，我们邀请了今天的嘉宾郭凯老师来到小酒馆，他是中国金融四十人研究院院长。和我一起向郭凯老师提问的，还有小酒馆的老朋友大卫翁。我们想知道，房地产到底有没有见底？新的产业真的能接替房地产，成为中国经济的新引擎吗？就算产业和企业变强了，普通人的工作和收入也一定会跟着变好吗？以及，站在今天这个位置，我们最可能过度担心什么，又最可能低估什么？比起按照章节替大家复述这份报告，或试图说服你对未来应该乐观或者悲观，我们更想借这次机会弄清楚三个问题：现在到底发生了什么？我们正在往哪里去？以及，这一切到底和我们有什么关系。希望这期节目对你有些启发。 🎁 欢迎在小红书发布笔记分享你的想法或听后感，我们将抽取 5 位听友送出小酒馆周边礼包 1 份。抽奖截止时间：11 月 8 日。 🔗 官方地址如果你所使用的客户端显示不全，请点此访问有知有行的官网查看全文 🍻 本期嘉宾郭凯：中国金融四十人研究院院长，哈佛大学经济学博士，著有《王二的经济学故事》《一沙一世界》等。大卫翁：《起朱楼宴宾客》播客主播，《资产配置行动指南》作者。即刻：大卫翁 🪡 时间轴05:21 一个反共识：中国经济的拐点可能已经到来 11:15 旧经济的坍缩和新经济的生长，是两条没有交集的平行线 17:40 为什么技术革命的红利，总是晚一步才落到我们的生活里？ 21:32 未来的很多工作，也许在今天看起来毫无意义 31:41 明明新产业发展得如火如荼，怎么看起来和我毫无关系？ 32:11 经济韧性的背后，是无数个体和家庭在奋力自救 41:03 不愿意消费，归根到底是对未来收入没有乐观预期 52:13 报告里这 3 个信号值得留意：经济拐点、电力革命和财政体系 01:00:08 我们做出的重大人生决定背后，其实都默认了某个宏观经济的未来 📑 猜你想看02:42 相关书籍《王二的经济学故事》 04:57 相关报告《中国经济新范式：动因、趋势与政策含义》。报告提出驱动中国进入新范式的四个动因是：房地产与制造业产能周期见底、新经济与 AI 及能源革命兴起、人口老龄化与财政巩固、全球地缘风险上升。 05:52 相关文章《长尾：一个关于地产泡沫破裂的跨国观察》 08:11 线性外推：指根据事物过去或已知的变化趋势（假设其沿着一条直线或恒定规律发展），直接延伸推断其未来数值或长期表现的一种预测方法。 10:39 出清：指在特定价格水平下，商品或服务的供给量与需求量达到平衡的状态，此时市场上既不存在超额供给也不存在超额需求。 11:47 一鲸落，万物生：鲸鱼死后沉入深海（俗称鲸落，Whale Fall），其遗体为深海生物提供长期营养与栖息地，形成独特的深海生态系统。 18:04 转移支付：通过政府无偿支出实现社会收入和财富再分配的一种手段，该支出不涉及商品或服务的交换，社会保障、社会福利等都属于转移支付的一种。 24:10 UBI（Universal Basic Income，全民基本收入）：指不设工作、收入等前置条件，由政府向全体成员定期发放一笔基本生活费用的制度设想。 25:50 生命自会找到出路：出自 1993 年经典科幻电影《侏罗纪公园》，用以表达生物在逆境与人为控制下依然具有顽强的适应力与演化潜能。 22:25 新三样：指电动载人汽车、锂电池和太阳能电池。 26:49 相关报告《一场进行中的接力——房地产与新经济的此消彼长》图片来源：《中国经济新范式：动因、趋势与政策含义》 33:51 斩杀线：原为游戏术语，指敌方血量低于临界值时触发被动或可被玩家一击必杀的血量界限。后被博主引申用以形容现实中，美国普通中产阶层脆弱的财务状态，当固定支出持续挤占一个人或家庭的现金流时，一旦遇到突发事件提跌破临界值，就可能迅速陷入难以承受，且几乎没有翻身可能的的社会生存困境。 34:43 次贷危机：全名「次级房屋借贷危机」，指 2007 年在美国爆发并在全球范围内引起巨大震荡的金融危机。起因是银行向信用资质较低、还款能力较弱的借款人发放了大量「次级贷款」，当房价下跌、这些人无法还款时，贷款违约激增，以这些贷款为基础打包的金融衍生品价格暴跌，金融体系的信任链也随之断裂。相关作品《大空头》。相关节目《SP03 霍华德·马克斯：投资中，真正重要的那些事》《SP07 比尔·格罗斯：债券之王》 38:17 相关节目《SP08 李录、比尔·阿克曼、琳达·拉施克：通往投资大师的路，从来不止一条》 41:27 罗伯特·霍尔（Robert E. Hall）：美国经济学家，斯坦福大学经济学教授。2026 年，因与迈克尔·伍德福特（Michael Woodford）发现宏观经济稳定的微观经济基础，共同获得诺贝尔经济学奖。相关论文《Stochastic Implications of the Life Cycle-Permanent Income Hypothesis》。 45:09 2016 年，杰弗里·辛顿（Geoffrey Hinton）公开表示应该停止培养放射科医生，因为 AI 在五年内会做得比人类更好。实际情况是，2025 年美国诊断放射学住院医项目提供了 1208 个名额并基本招满，创历史新高；同年放射科医生的平均年薪是 57.1 万美元，同比上涨 9%。 47:51 据国家统计局数据，2026 年 9 月居民消费价格指数（CPI）同比上涨 0.9%（涨幅比上月扩大 0.1 个百分点），扣除食品和能源的核心 CPI 同比上涨 1.0%；工业生产者出厂价格指数（PPI）同比上涨 5.0%，涨幅比上月扩大 1.2 个百分点。 CPI（居民消费价格指数，Consumer Price Index）：是综合反映一定时期内居民消费的商品和服务价格水平总体变动情况的相对数。CPI 是宏观经济分析和决策、价格总水平监测和调控以及国民经济核算的重要指标。相关内容《居民消费价格指数（CPI）是如何编制的》 PPI（工业生产者出厂价格指数，Producer Price Index）：指一定时期内工业企业产品第一次出售时的出厂价格总水平的变动趋势和变动幅度的相对数。PPI是价格统计指标体系的重要组成部分，反映了国民经济活动中生产环节的产品价格变动情况，对监测宏观经济运行情况具有重要作用。相关内容《什么是工业生产者出厂价格指数（PPI）》 🎧 相关节目 E255 从「大结果」到「大红果」：你还相信越努力越幸运吗？ E230 一个畅想：如果有一天，人类不再需要工作😴 E227 疲惫经济学：为什么技术进步了，我们却更累了？ E226 全世界都在聊 AI 和机器人，可我们家最值钱的还是房子｜房产万事屋投资大师系列｜穿越周期的人 🌐 知行小酒馆公告牌✨ 有知有行 App 3.0 版本上线啦过去几年，不少同路人都在问我们：什么时候可以不用跳转，直接在有知有行买入长稳海？现在终于可以告诉大家，从这一版本起，「长钱账户」「稳钱账户」「海外长钱」都已经支持在有知有行 App 里直接买入。谢谢你陪我们走到这里，有知有行还在继续成长，也希望可以继续陪伴你通过安心投资，一步步接近更好的生活。长钱账户、稳钱账户和海外长钱的销售、投顾服务，分别由海南有知有行基金销售有限公司和嘉实财富提供。产品的过往业绩不预示其未来表现，为其他投资者创造的收益也不构成业绩表现的保证。请在全面了解产品的风险收益特征后独立作出投资决策。 🍻 我们是谁？「知行小酒馆」是有知有行出品的一档分享投资与生活的播客节目，每周五晚八点更新。我们关注投资理财，更关注怎样更好地生活。在我们看来，投资成功，是我们变成一个更好的人之后，自然的结果。有知有行成立于 2020 年，目前在陪伴投资者用正确的方式学习投资，下场
7 Oct

Kai-Fu Lee: The Future of Humanity in a World of AI

“I didn’t imagine it would become this powerful.”If you’re looking for the world’s leading voices on AI, Kai-Fu Lee is among them. Former President of Google China, founding director of Microsoft Research Asia, and a pioneer in speech recognition at Apple, Kai-Fu Lee joins us to share his perspective on the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and what it means for our future.The conversation spans Taiwan’s transformation into a hub for scientific and technological talent, the forces behind AI’s remarkable rise, the future of China’s open-source AI ecosystem, and the economic and social changes AI could bring. We also explore a deeper question: as AI becomes increasingly capable, what remains uniquely human?#Endgame #GitaWirjawan #KaiFuLeeFull topics:00:04:33- What made Taiwan's great scientists00:10:16 - AI helps understand humanity better00:14:36 - Times in Apple and Microsoft Research China00:26:16 - Will China’s AI remain open source?00:44:16 - AI hallucination & critical thinking00:50:31 - Is STEM a structural challenge for AI development01:05:26 - AI, jobs, cost of labor01:24:06 - How tumor changed his life 01:31:16 - AI can’t take responsibility------------------Read Kai-Fu Lee's books:AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future - https://www.periplus.com/p/9780593238318AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order - https://www.periplus.com/p/9780358105589 Get your copy of Gita Wirjawan’s book, “What It Takes: Southeast Asia”, NOW:https://books.endgame.id/Also available on Amazon:https://sgpp.me/amazon/Leave your review here:www.goodreads.com/book/show/241922036-what-it-takes
6 days ago

Mark Cuban: This Is Bigger Than The Internet, But People Keep The Edge!

Are you looking to break free from the trap of a 9 to 5 job in the modern economy? Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, as he shares the raw truths about artificial intelligence, sales, and the reality of building an empire. Mark Cuban is a legendary American billionaire, investor, and former shark on ABC's Shark Tank, best known for transforming the Dallas Mavericks into NBA champions and building multi-million dollar tech enterprises like Broadcast.com and MicroSolutions. Today, he is fully dedicated to disrupting the American healthcare industry through his revolutionary online pharmacy, Cost Plus Drugs. In this episode, he explains: ■ The AI Illusion: How artificial intelligence is simply a brute force pattern matcher that lacks true human intelligence, meaning the real edge belongs to humans who leverage it to “out prepare” and “out learn” the competition. ■ The Power of Sales: Why very successful business is fundamentally built on sales, and mastering the ability to handle objections and rejection guarantees you a job for life. ■ The Danger of Quick Money: How modern social media algorithms feed youth an illusion of instant wealth, holding back a generation that refuses to put in the grueling preparation required to master a skill. ■ The Chemistry of Leadership: How turning around a failing sports franchise or a business requires ruthless commitment to team culture, hiring slowly, firing fast, and replacing ego with collective alignment. ■ The True Definition of Success: Why true wealth is ultimately about controlling your own time and destiny rather than buying luxury items, and prioritizing family above all else remains the ultimate life achievement. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:16 Why Being Adaptable Matters 00:03:09 My Upbringing 00:04:40 My First Business: Selling Garbage Bags at 12 00:06:18 How to Become a Great Salesperson 00:08:34 The Biggest Mistakes Young Entrepreneurs Make 00:11:17 What All Millionaires Have in Common 00:13:38 How I Transformed the Dallas Mavericks 00:18:48 Hate Your Job but Have Little Savings? Do This 00:22:16 The Sacrifices I Made to Become Successful 00:25:10 AI: Opportunity or Threat? 00:27:34 How Social Media Is Misleading Young Entrepreneurs 00:31:18 Are We in a Bubble? 00:33:10 Why Humans Will Always Be Smarter Than AI 00:37:44 Ads 00:40:02 How AI Agents Will Transform Work and Life 00:44:45 Why AI Isn’t Actually Smart (and Why I’m Not a Doomer) 00:49:05 Will AI Create a Utopia? 00:50:38 How AI Is Different From the Computer Revolution 00:51:35 Is AI Sending Us Into Debt? 00:57:27 Ads 00:58:28 How My Insecurities Drove My Success 01:01:04 What Becoming a Billionaire Changed in Me 01:03:06 Do You Have to Be Ruthless in Business? 01:04:52 The Cost of Fame and Losing Privacy 01:06:02 How Fame Impacted My Brothers 01:11:56 Should Everyone Be an Entrepreneur? 01:14:35 My Biggest Weaknesses 01:15:50 Why Hiring Is Everything 01:17:13 What the Mavericks Taught Me About Building Culture 01:23:23 How I Balance Family and Business 01:27:26 Cost Plus Drugs: My Take On The US Healthcare Industry 01:29:47 The Hardest Question I Wasn’t Asked Follow Mark Cuban: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FXXD0pv LinkedIn - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BtJmMjj X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4Lk74lp Cost Plus Drugs - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2SH0oYX The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 ◼ DOAC Bookshelf - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/400KRZk Sponsors: Cometeer - http://cometeer.com/steven use code STEVEN for $30 off T-Mobile - https://www.superbroadband.com/ LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY
18 Oct

EP38 - Building a Wellness Powerhouse With Bernadette Sukkar

From a few Pilates mats in her Tamarama living room to two thriving Sydney studios, Bernadette Sukkar has built Body By Berner into more than just a fitness business. In this episode of Growth & Banter, we sit down with Bernadette Sukkar, Founder of Body By Berner, to unpack her journey from New York's fashion PR scene to creating one of Sydney's distinctive boutique wellness brands. We explore how Bernadette leveraged her background in branding and PR to build a loyal community, create a standout customer experience and turn a founder-led business into a growing wellness brand. Inside this episode: How Bernadette went from New York PR Director to wellness entrepreneur Building a brand that stands out in a saturated fitness industry Turning customer experience into genuine community and loyalty Making the transition from instructor to CEO Scaling from one studio to two without losing the brand's identity The challenges, sacrifices and lessons behind building a business around your personal brand From backing yourself in a completely new industry to knowing when to step back and let your business grow beyond you, Bernadette shares her perspective on entrepreneurship, brand building and creating something people genuinely want to be part of. Whether you're building a business, growing a personal brand or looking to create a stronger connection with your customers, this episode offers valuable insights into what it takes to build a brand that lasts. 🎧 Listen now to Episode 38 of Growth & Banter!
3 days ago

Advice Line with Tope Awotona of Calendly

Today’s callers: Dominic in London faces challenges with profitability and scaling for his foldable bike helmet. Then, Ivana in Vancouver wonders how to maintain the momentum of her pet gear brand as she prepares for the arrival of her first child. Danny in South Carolina wants to expand her nail salon concept without making major trade-offs in her family life. And Justin in Boston grapples with prioritizing the many channels in which he sells his customized footwear. Plus, Tope discusses Calendly’s new AI-powered scheduling assistant and how advances in technology are making it easier than ever to get new software applications off the ground. Thank you to the founders of Newlane, Playfield, the Nail Room, and ISlide for being a part of our show. Be sure to listen to Calendly's founding story as told by Tope on the show in 2020. Some news: This is the final episode of the Advice Line. Thanks to all of the callers and returning guests who were a part of its run, and to all of you who tuned in — you make How I Built This great. This episode was produced by Alex Cheng with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by John Isabella. Our audio engineer was Annlie Huang. You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram and sign up for Guy's free newsletter at guyraz.com and on Substack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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