from 7-Eleven CEO to new purpose: anti-retirement, Buffett’s wisdom & navigating change (ep843b)

Former 7-Eleven and Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes joins Glen James live from SXSW to share stories from leading two of the world’s most recognisable companies, the lessons that came from collapse, and his “three C’s” for success - change, confidence and clarity.

2:50 - what retirement means to Jim & why he thinks it’s outdated
4:17 - the idea of education is freedom and learning as compounding interest
5:36 - leaving 7-Eleven, identity crisis & going to art school in Florence
9:42 - why he took on the CEO role at Blockbuster
15:06 - myths about Blockbuster vs Netflix and what really caused the collapse
21:16 - Buffett’s advice that helped Jim re-frame failure as part of the game
24:59 - the meta skills (three C’s) that have fuelled Jim's success
26:36 - how fear limits potential and how to re-train your brain to embrace risk
35:00 - Jim shares his thoughts on writing Education Is Freedom

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