Listen "#31 - Think Like a Billionaire: A Masterclass on Building Wealth | Author of The Almanack of Naval"
Episode Synopsis
What separates someone who earns $1M in their lifetime from someone who earns $100M or even $1B?In this episode of BestSelf University, we’re joined by Eric Jorgenson, bestselling author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant and The Anthology of Balaji, for a mind-expanding conversation on how leverage, specific knowledge, and first principles thinking are the hidden forces behind generational wealth.Eric breaks down the exact steps to increase your income, build wealth from scratch (even without owning a business), and create massive impact using “permissionless leverage” — tools like media and code that let you earn while you sleep.Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or 9-5 employee, this conversation will reshape how you think about money, work, and what it really takes to win the long game.In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The #1 most important principle for building wealth✅ How your childhood holds the key to your biggest advantage✅ The biggest lie 95% of people believe about money⏰ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Why some people make $1M… and others make $1B1:05 - The most important principle for building wealth8:28 - The 4 types of leverage (and how to find your edge)12:00 - How media created a national nonprofit overnight16:30 - Can you build wealth without owning a business?19:05 - The biggest lie people believe about money24:12 - The mindset shift that changes everything29:00 - Finding your “specific knowledge” to build wealth33:06 - Turning your disadvantages into your biggest strengths34:28 - The 1 action to take today to start your wealth journey-📧 GET OUR (FREE) 1-MIN NEWSLETTERSign up for TGIM, an inspiring 1-minute email with the most valuable lessons we're learning and other cool stuff we've come across—delivered every Monday: fiobros.com📖 LEARN MORE ABOUT ERICThe Almanack of Naval Book:https://urlgeni.us/amzn/naval-almanackEric's Website:https://www.ejorgenson.com/📱 FOLLOW US ON IGinstagram.com/fiobros🎓 ABOUT BESTSELF UNIVERSITYFinally, an education that’s ACTUALLY useful.Hang out with Brooklyn brothers Nick & Mike (aka The Fio Bros) as they dive inside the minds of the world’s highest achievers—from entrepreneurs and athletes to authors and beyond—to extract practical life-advice for mastering your health, wealth, and relationships.
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