Guy Raz ON: Safely Quitting Your Job & Building the Business of Your Dreams

Guy Raz talks with Jay Shetty about the risks of being an entrepreneur, the motivation behind every successful entrepreneurship, and finding the right co-founder who shares your ideals and beliefs.

Guy Raz is an acclaimed radio and podcast personality, described by The New York Times as “one of the most popular podcasters in history.” Perhaps his best-known show, How I Built This, features in-depth interviews with the world’s greatest innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists, and the stories behind the movements they built.

What We Discuss with Guy:

00:00 Intro
02:15 First thing Guy ever built as a kid
05:11 “Journalism gave me a psychological pass to talk to anybody” - Guy
10:13 The way we come across an idea is when we have a problem to solve
17:25 Motivation comes from solving a problem or fixing something
23:03 Chapter 3: Leave your safety zone, but do it safely
27:56 Risks taken and experiences gained while building a career
33:09 Master the skill to understand what you’re good at
37:04 Having a business partner is crucial when you almost want to give up
41:44 Give yourself time and opportunity to decide if the partnership is right for you
44:26 The common myths surrounding fundraising
50:20 Be an active listener to learn more information about the real story
53:50 The most outlandish story or pain out of 400 interviews done
59:55 What you’re missing out on when you think you’re not cut to be an entrepreneur
01:03:42 Guy on Fast Five

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