1 Hour Intern

Founder of Ribbit Capital, Micky Malka and I chat about everything from his childhood in Venezuela and the importance of family and being grounded. You are always in the infinite game and it can flip in one second, so keep working and stay true to your core values. Mistakes will happen and it’s the best way to learn!

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The Power Points:

1. There is no winning or losing in life, it is just about being ahead or being behind.  
2. Always tell people you love and appreciate them. 
3. You are never an expert, keep learning.

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In today’s internship, I chat with the creative minds behind Friends With You, Samuel Borkson and Arturo “Tury” Sandoval, to talk about their inspiring trajectory in the art world, the importance of staying optimistic, why being relentless in your passion is the key to success, and how positivity is the best way to impact those around you. Never underestimate the power of kindness and doing good, if that’s what you put out there, life will certainly reward you. 

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Sam’s Power Points:

1. Have no fear.
2. Be patient.
3. Improve the world.

Tury’s Power Points:

1. Acknowledge you are doing your best.
2. Learn how to be your own teacher. 
3. Value the people around you.

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Multi-awarded musician and legendary producer, David Foster, the Hit Man, and I chat about everything about his early years and upbringing, the value of constant hard work, the raw and greatest lessons he has learned from the music industry, and the importance of being driven and focused.  When it comes to pursuing your goals, it is key for you to always stay on track. In the end, the road to success is not a curve, but an absolute straight line. 

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The Power Points:

1. Good is the enemy of great. 
2. Retreat and attack in another direction.
3. Move the goalpost.

Resources

Listen to Emily Weisband’s Dumber

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YouTube cofounder, technology champion and inspiring businessman, Steve Chen and I chat about everything from his first encounters with math and science, the importance of mentors and role models, why following your passion will make you accomplish your goals, and why trusting your gut instinct will define your journey. Life is not supposed to be easy, but it is certainly fun. If you’re not enjoying the ride, it’s time to reflect on your purpose!

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The Power Points:

1. Be true to yourself and know what you want to do.
2. Know your definition of success.
3. Trust yourself.

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The minds behind The Chainsmokers, Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, chat with me today about everything from their teenage years, the pursuit of their careers, the importance of empathy and the value of hard work. No dream is big enough when you have the right mindset, and with every milestone there’s an opportunity to come back to your own humbleness. When you embrace a “live or die” perspective of life, you can become unstoppable.

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The Power Points:

1. Have empathy.
2. Create to-do lists. 
3. Be kind to others, always.

Resources

The Chainsmokers

Listen to The Chainsmokers on Spotify

Words on Bathroom Walls

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Editor in chief and co-founder of POPSUGAR, Lisa Sugar and I chat about everything from her school years, her biggest takeaways as a bright athlete, how following your passion is key to success, and why kindness, love and patience will make a huge difference in all areas of our lives. Finding the one thing that you love and living a life of purpose is thought to be rare, but everyone can land their dream life when they’re willing to invest their energy and time on it.

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The Power Points:

1. Figure out how to do what you love.
2. Be a team player.
3. Don’t be an asshole.

Resources

Power Your Happy by Lisa Sugar

Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn Hilton

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Natural talent is important, but perseverance is an under-looked value that only the most dedicated people possess. Athletic Director at Stanford University, Bernard Muir and I chat about everything from his disciplined upbringing, to the secret sauce to his own successful career. Hard work, practice and self-confidence are major factors on the court (and in life too!), but through difficulties and disappointment, it is important to be able to bounce back every single time. Persevere, and never give up!

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The Power Points:

1. Be passionate.
2. Don’t let anybody tell you you can’t do something.
3. Persevere and never give up.

Resources

Three Little Birds - song by Bob Marley & The Wailers | Spotify

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Ice Cube & I chat about everything from his upbringing, his career, social justice, and the importance of confidence. Life is not about following trends, but about following your heart.

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The Power Points:

• 1. Trust Yourself
• 2. Don't look for the common excuse to do wrong
• 3. Find your happiness in your decisions

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Former acting Director of the CIA, Michael Morell and I chat about everything from his academic record to his activities in the national security department, the high value of hard work, the importance of focusing on learning, and why you should always prioritize your passions. There's absolutely nothing wrong with setting high bars for yourself, mainly when you know you are meant to do extraordinary things in life. Why would you keep settling for "good enough"?

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The Power Points:

1. Do what you’re passionate about.  
2. Work your butt off. 
3. Focus on learning.

Resources

• The Great War of Our Time by Michael Morell
• Intelligence Matters with Michael Morell

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Facebook’s Libra co-creator and former president of PayPal, David Marcus and I chat about everything from his early years in Paris, his brief trajectory as an economist, and the boost of his career. David will also share his reflecting advice on how to find our purpose and place in the world, and it all starts with how we choose to spend our time. Authenticity is quite simple: you just have to listen and trust in yourself.

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The Power Points:

• (00:20) - The upbringing of a Parisian geek boy — “You have teachers that are more inspiring than others, and they tend to make you love the topic. For me it was math and physics, because I had two fascinating teachers.”
• (02:18) - How to go through high-school and thrive despite the pressure — “To me, curiosity is the most important thing. Having a curious mind leads to very good places.” 
• (05:33) - A brief college experience, how to feel grateful towards tragedy, and finding the perfect ecosystem to start a career — “Economics was what I wanted to do because I was a geek, but I only stuck around for about a year.”
• (10:18) - The hobbies and passions of a geek — “The understanding of the world, how it functions, the differences, perspectives and cultures out there, is a really big and important part of who I am.”
• (11:35) - How to find your calling in life and find your place in the world — “You have to find what is broken in the world and could use your help getting fixed.”
• (14:41) - The importance of balancing your schedule to achieve true happiness — “You should make sure you have enough time to enjoy your life too.”

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