Based Camp with Simone & Malcolm Collins | How a Stanford MBA Can Ruin Your Life: No One Wins the Rat Race @SimoneandMalcolm | Uploaded May 2024 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
In this insightful episode, Malcolm reflects on his 10-year Stanford GSB reunion and shares valuable lessons about pursuing your dreams and finding the right partner. He discusses the importance of living a life dedicated to your values, rather than simply chasing prestige and wealth. Malcolm and Simone also delve into the challenges of finding a compatible partner, especially after achieving financial success. They emphasize the significance of starting to work on your dreams today and the power of marrying someone who believes in your potential. Join them as they explore these thought-provoking topics and offer practical advice for living a fulfilling life.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:47 The value of a Stanford MBA
02:20 Comparing success among classmates
06:00 Sacrificing lifestyle for wealth and prominence
08:50 The trap of immediate goals vs. long-term dreams
12:40 New York real estate and the cycle of upgrading
14:20 Transferable lessons for pursuing dreams and finding a partner
17:00 Living a fulfilling life on a modest budget
20:00 Prestige optimization vs. having a value system
22:40 Judging a person by their future, not their past
24:30 The importance of marrying before achieving wealth
27:00 The pitfalls of dating after becoming wealthy
30:15 Starting your dream project today
31:20 Pursuing a partner and overcoming perfectionism
32:30 Outro
In this insightful episode, Malcolm reflects on his 10-year Stanford GSB reunion and shares valuable lessons about pursuing your dreams and finding the right partner. He discusses the importance of living a life dedicated to your values, rather than simply chasing prestige and wealth. Malcolm and Simone also delve into the challenges of finding a compatible partner, especially after achieving financial success. They emphasize the significance of starting to work on your dreams today and the power of marrying someone who believes in your potential. Join them as they explore these thought-provoking topics and offer practical advice for living a fulfilling life.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:47 The value of a Stanford MBA
02:20 Comparing success among classmates
06:00 Sacrificing lifestyle for wealth and prominence
08:50 The trap of immediate goals vs. long-term dreams
12:40 New York real estate and the cycle of upgrading
14:20 Transferable lessons for pursuing dreams and finding a partner
17:00 Living a fulfilling life on a modest budget
20:00 Prestige optimization vs. having a value system
22:40 Judging a person by their future, not their past
24:30 The importance of marrying before achieving wealth
27:00 The pitfalls of dating after becoming wealthy
30:15 Starting your dream project today
31:20 Pursuing a partner and overcoming perfectionism
32:30 Outro
