Accounting High

123 An Accidental Accountant Playing an Infinite Game (feat. Clayton Oates)


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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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