Jimmy Soni is an award-winning author. His latest book, THE FOUNDERS: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley, was a debut best-seller and has earned praise from the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Economist.

Expect to hear Jimmy’s opinions on cancel culture, how learning and writing has changed in the age of social media, the significance of cultivating discipline and accountability as a creator, and Jimmy’s experience starting a Pod school for his daughter in New York City during the pandemic and how it changed his perspective on the education system as a whole.

You can find links to all of Jimmy’s books below.

Chapters:

00:00 - Jimmy Soni

02:15 - Cancel Culture's Impact on Public Figures and Authors

07:25 - The Downstream Effects of Cancellation

17:21 - Impact of Social Media on Books and the Writing Process

27:39 - Shifts in Learning and Accessibility in the Information Age

35:16 - Documenting Memories for Learning and Growth

38:25 - Project-Based Learning and Parenting

44:34 - Teaching Creativity and Entrepreneurship to Kids

49:03 - Encouraging Children to Read

55:34 - Starting a Pod School During Pandemic

01:06:32 - The Benefits of Pod School Education

01:11:40 - Autonomy and Flexibility in Education

01:19:20 - Unconventional Education Methods and Self-Directed Learning

01:26:15 - Exploring the Spectrum of Education

01:38:25 - Balancing Passion, Practicality, and Discipline for Writers and Creators

01:50:47 - Planning a Future Conversation or Event

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Wanting - Luke Burgess

Connect with Jimmy Soni:

Website | jimmysoni.com

Twitter | @jimmyasoni

Jimmy’s Books:

The Founders

Jane’s Carousel

A Mind at Play

Rome’s Last Citizen

Connect with Hannah Frankman:

Twitter | @hannahfrankman

Website | http://hannahfrankman.com

Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.