EPISODE · Jul 24, 2023 · 42 MIN
Detaching Outcome from Decision with Charlie Meaden
from The Entrepreneur Ethos · host Jarie Bolander, Blue Wire
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | OvercastSupport the Show. Get the AudioBook!AudioBook: Audible| Kobo| Authors Direct | Google Play | AppleIntroductionOn this episode of The Entrepreneur Ethos, our guest Charlie Meaden shares their insights on various topics ranging from martial arts to AI to entrepreneurship. They draw parallels between the calm and confidence of individuals in wrestling or martial arts after a good performance and the mindset required for entrepreneurship. They emphasize the importance of being hungry, humble, and a team player in the entrepreneurial journey. The guest speaker also discusses the application of generative AI in understanding market dynamics and making better investment decisions, as well as the lessons they learned about leadership and decision-making from esports and gaming. They stress the need to focus on a few defining decisions that can be game-changers and share their experiences in martial arts, highlighting the importance of learning from different disciplines and body types. Additionally, our guest speaker reflects on the uncertainties of the future and the role of AI in predicting outcomes. They discuss their journey from goldsmithing to technology and their experiences in starting an esports platform. Finally, they talk about their vision to help people become financially literate and make regular contributions through their wealth management platform. Tune in to this episode of The Entrepreneur Ethos for valuable insights and perspectives from our guest.Timestamps00:01:50 Goldsmith turned gamer and programmer starts investing platform.00:07:14 Markets and investing are not linear; financial literacy and generative AI can help understand historical dynamics for trading opportunities.00:12:09 Advancements in PCB design improve productivity.00:13:47 AI offers ownership and income uncertainty.00:18:55 Ethics, optimism, uncertainty in the goldsmithing industry.00:22:27 Esports and gaming taught me leadership and decision-making. Communication and detachment from outcomes are key. Make the best decision with available information. Avoid decision fatigue by minimizing choices.00:27:12 Entrepreneurs appreciate Game Theory and learning from losses.00:29:22 Blue belt in jujitsu, big guy, humbled. Wife died, found purpose in jujitsu.00:34:27 Learn from different body types in jiu jitsu00:37:07 Different games, different rules, fascinating martial arts.00:40:59 Podcast: Learn, share, review, improve, follow, connect.Key Topics- The correlation between wrestling/martial arts and entrepreneurship - Being calm and confident after a good performance - Constant learning and remaining humble- Key traits for entrepreneurship - Being hungry, humble, and a team player- Importance of helping others in training and not relying solely on physicality- Linear compounding in investing and its limitations- Understanding market dynamics and history through financial literacy and generative AILinks https://gembot.ai/ Charlie on LinkedIn Keep In TouchBook or Blog or Twitter or LinkedIn or Get Story-Driven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Overcast Support the Show. Get the AudioBook! AudioBook: Audible| Kobo| Authors Direct | Google Play | Apple Introduction On this episode of The Entrepreneur Ethos, our guest Charlie Meaden shares their insights on various topics ranging from martial arts to AI to entrepreneurship. They draw parallels between the calm and confidence of individuals in wrestling or martial arts after a good performance and the mindset required for entrepreneurship. They emphasize the importance of being hungry, humble, and a team player in the entrepreneurial journey. The guest speaker also discusses the application of generative AI in understanding market dynamics and making better investment decisions, as well as the lessons they learned about leadership and decision-making from esports and gaming. They stress the need to focus on a few defining decisions that can be game-changers and share their experiences in martial arts, highlighting the importance of learning from different disciplines and body types. Additionally, our guest speaker reflects on the uncertainties of the future and the role of AI in predicting outcomes. They discuss their journey from goldsmithing to technology and their experiences in starting an esports platform. Finally, they talk about their vision to help people become financially literate and make regular contributions through their wealth management platform. Tune in to this episode of The Entrepreneur Ethos for valuable insights and perspectives from our guest. Timestamps 00:01:50 Goldsmith turned gamer and programmer starts investing platform. 00:07:14 Markets and investing are not linear; financial literacy and generative AI can help understand historical dynamics for trading opportunities. 00:12:09 Advancements in PCB design improve productivity. 00:13:47 AI offers ownership and income uncertainty. 00:18:55 Ethics, optimism, uncertainty in the goldsmithing industry. 00:22:27 Esports and gaming taught me leadership and decision-making. Communication and detachment from outcomes are key. Make the best decision with available information. Avoid decision fatigue by minimizing choices. 00:27:12 Entrepreneurs appreciate Game Theory and learning from losses. 00:29:22 Blue belt in jujitsu, big guy, humbled. Wife died, found purpose in jujitsu. 00:34:27 Learn from different body types in jiu jitsu 00:37:07 Different games, different rules, fascinating martial arts. 00:40:59 Podcast: Learn, share, review, improve, follow, connect. Key Topics - The correlation between wrestling/martial arts and entrepreneurship - Being calm and confident after a good performance - Constant learning and remaining humble - Key traits for entrepreneurship - Being hungry, humble, and a team player - Importance of helping others in training and not relying solely on physicality - Linear compounding in investing and its limitations - Understanding market dynamics and history through financial literacy and generative AI Links https://gembot.ai/ Charlie on LinkedIn Keep In Touch Book or Blog or Twitter or LinkedIn or Get Story-Driven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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