My First Million

I chose to be broke for a year

January 9, 2026·1h 6m·8-min readinterviewbusiness
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The biggest risk in life isn't failure—it's spending years doing something merely 'okay' because of inertia. True success comes from choosing the right projects, surrounding yourself with the right people, and ensuring the work itself is rewarding, not just the outcome.


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Shaan Puri

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

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Shaan PuriSamWalterTony RobbinsJimmy DonaldsonDerek SiversJesse ItzlerJames Currier

Companies

Mercury

Topics

Career DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipLeadershipPersonal FinanceProductivityStartupsVenture Capital

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