Graham Weaver

Guest: Graham Weaver - Stanford GSB professor and founder/CEO of Alpine Investors. Graham teaches a top-rated course at Stanford and recently won the 2024 MBA Distinguished Teaching Award. His private equity firm, Alpine Investors, is among the top-performing globally. Key Takeaways: Genie Framework: Ask yourself, "What would I do if I knew I wouldn't fail?" This helps identify your true passion and goals. Autopilot Awareness: Many live life on autopilot, following routines without intention. Break this cycle by asking deep questions about your life's direction. Limiting Beliefs: Identify and write down fears and obstacles. This diminishes their power and turns them into actionable to-do items. Accountability: Use an executive coach or a like-minded friend to hold you accountable for your goals and intentions. Nine Lives Exercise: Imagine nine different lives starting today that excite you. This helps explore various paths and integrate elements into your current life. Topics Covered: Genie framework, autopilot mode, limiting beliefs, accountability, nine lives exercise, internal vs. external journey, quitting vs. persistence.