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Why Is Peter Still Fully Clothed While Belinda’s Stripped Naked?

It's unexplained, but jokingly, the hosts say that this is Peter’s noncommittal way out so he can claim that he noticed Belinda in her state if someone happened to notice them.


Who Is Funding The Portal Podcast By Eric Weinstein?

The Portal was offered to be fully supported by a wealthy billionaire, but they decided against it, hoping to struggle with advertising like other podcasters, in hopes to find a healthy and sustainable revenue stream that can be applied to a larger group of creators.


What Services Are Provided Through Caffeinated Kyle.Com?

He really takes time to get to know clients. They could be in need of resume assistance, determining what they want to do with their lives, or simply in need of help understanding how to engage in self-care.


Who Did Jason Sell His Word Press Theme Business To?

He sold to a custom WordPress theme agency. This agency captured the need of customers looking for themes and those developing them.


How Has Airbnb Impacted Burt’s Life?

Burt attributes Airbnb for him being able to achieve three of his biggest dreams in 2013 and 2014. By being able to stay in different parts of the world, he was able to create projects, spend money on the things he wanted to do, and could mentor others.


What Are Two Stories That Have Helped Shaped Kathryn’s Life?

The New York Fashion Week is the first story because Kathryn felt like she was such an underdog and didn’t believe in herself. After putting in the work, she obtained something that she thought was so out of her reach at the time. She wants others to know that they can get whatever they want, but you have to put in the work, hours, and dedication to get there.

Her second story that’s impacted her life is her nephew’s death. She has become more positive and strives to constantly create a better version of herself. She is choosing to run a marathon for him. Rather than letting this experience shape her in a negative way, she’s using bad experiences as fuel to make her life better. If you start with anger, it can be channeled into something positive and impactful.


What Is Causing Sky High Valuations And Massive Rounds Today?

The vast majority of money people raise now is to play the leaderboard that feeds one's ego, more than the company. Fear, pride and greed, those are the things that drive large rounds.


Biggest Difference Between Movie Set And A Pornography Movie Set?

People working for the sex industry are very used to seeing sex all around them. Actors and actresses can undress and play around without any second thoughts. Meanwhile, in a typical movie work environment, that is not acceptable.

For Riley Reid it was a revelation that in fact there might be reasons why other people would not want to see her naked.


What Is Going To Be The Future Of Technology In Our Lives?

Om says that sometimes around 2015 tech industry really blew up and it is now 10 or maybe even 20 times bigger than it was a decade ago. Much of our lives are now dependent on technology.

In fact, now during the covid19 pandemic, we can see that while the government is struggling to figure it out, private companies like Amazon are the ones delivering food and supplies to the citizens.

In a few decades, our lives will be completely dependent on tech, and that may be why some people are hating tech companies now, due to the sheer power they hold.

Om says that tech leaders need to understand this tremendous impact and to act accordingly.


How Do You Develop Smart Trust In A Leader?

On one hand, if you are a leader and you trust too much too soon, there is a risk that you get burned. It can be a disaster. Not everyone could be trusted.

On the other hand, if you don't trust enough and you don't empower your people, your team, you also won't develop them, and you won't inspire them. You will be too dependent upon yourself and what you can do.

You have to find the sweet spot.

Start by looking at your propensity to trust, as a leader, your inclination and willingness to trust. Ideally you want it to be high. Layer that with good judgement, based on the people and the situation.


How Do You Balance 4 Kids And A Startup Life?

David is a 10x family man. He works hard but always finds the time for his kids. If you plan for family time, block off your calendar, and design your day around it, you can make it work.


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