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123 An Accidental Accountant Playing an Infinite Game (feat. Clayton Oates)
Episode 123 | Recorded July 28, 2022
Join Scott and Clayton Oates in this episode as they discuss how Clayton got his start in accounting, the challenges of starting his own business, and how to transition from the finite game to the infinite game. You'll hear about the benefits of partnerships and the importance of choosing partners who share your values. Along the way, Clayton shares insights from his extensive reading list and offers practical advice for bettering yourself and others. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to become a better leader and make a positive impact in their community. So what are you waiting for? Hit that play button and let's get started!
Clayton’s start in accounting
Leaving a big firm
Starting a business and being an “intra-preneur”
Trapped in the day to day
What does freedom mean?
The finite and infinite game
Life is easier when everyone is a friend
The second mountain, life happens for you, not to you
Partnerships
From the finite to the infinite
List of books
Ancient wisdom and new generations
Infinite players dealing with finite players
The big vendors and differences with them
Conference addiction and finding purpose
How to vet partners for finite or infinite
Being stuck in contracts
The “Best”
Tech and Tax, Vendor or Partner? Who works for who or with who?
App raps, giving back, and accidents
Meeting Tim Ferris
Eminem’s new album… just for Scott
Time meets Jeff Bezos
Go with the flow and control your reactions
Accepting and giving back
Project positivity
Energizing events
Playing off other’s energy
Don’t set your goals with things you can’t control
Better yourself to better others
We mindset versus me mindset
Conferences to find Clayton at
Stage fright and imposter syndrome
Amanda Aguilar
Speaking Truth
Leading the infinite game
Wrapping up and rapping up
All the Shoutouts:
Simon Sinek, Ron Baker, Brian Irwin, Tim O’Reilly, David Brooks, Liz Mason, Tony Robbins, Michael Gerber, James Carse, Marc Andreessen, Andreessen Horowitz, Netscape, Adam Grant, James Clear, Tim Ferris, Ryan Holiday, Marcus Seneca, Wayne Schmidt, Blake Oliver, CPA, Jeff Bezos, Douglas Sleeter, Amanda Aguillard CPA CISD
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Episode 123 | Recorded July 28, 2022
Join Scott and Clayton Oates in this episode as they discuss how Clayton got his start in accounting, the challenges of starting his own business, and how to transition from the finite game to the infinite game. You'll hear about the benefits of partnerships and the importance of choosing partners who share your values. Along the way, Clayton shares insights from his extensive reading list and offers practical advice for bettering yourself and others. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to become a better leader and make a positive impact in their community. So what are you waiting for? Hit that play button and let's get started!
Clayton’s start in accounting
Leaving a big firm
Starting a business and being an “intra-preneur”
Trapped in the day to day
What does freedom mean?
The finite and infinite game
Life is easier when everyone is a friend
The second mountain, life happens for you, not to you
Partnerships
From the finite to the infinite
List of books
Ancient wisdom and new generations
Infinite players dealing with finite players
The big vendors and differences with them
Conference addiction and finding purpose
How to vet partners for finite or infinite
Being stuck in contracts
The “Best”
Tech and Tax, Vendor or Partner? Who works for who or with who?
App raps, giving back, and accidents
Meeting Tim Ferris
Eminem’s new album… just for Scott
Time meets Jeff Bezos
Go with the flow and control your reactions
Accepting and giving back
Project positivity
Energizing events
Playing off other’s energy
Don’t set your goals with things you can’t control
Better yourself to better others
We mindset versus me mindset
Conferences to find Clayton at
Stage fright and imposter syndrome
Amanda Aguilar
Speaking Truth
Leading the infinite game
Wrapping up and rapping up
All the Shoutouts:
Simon Sinek, Ron Baker, Brian Irwin, Tim O’Reilly, David Brooks, Liz Mason, Tony Robbins, Michael Gerber, James Carse, Marc Andreessen, Andreessen Horowitz, Netscape, Adam Grant, James Clear, Tim Ferris, Ryan Holiday, Marcus Seneca, Wayne Schmidt, Blake Oliver, CPA, Jeff Bezos, Douglas Sleeter, Amanda Aguillard CPA CISD
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