Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ann Miura-Ko (#754)

This episode is a two-for-one, and that’s because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I’ve curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #60 “Arnold Schwarzenegger on Psychological Warfare” and #331 “Ann Miura-Ko — The Path from Shyness to World-Class Debater and Investor.”

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SHOW NOTES

• [04:08] Notes about this supercombo format.
• [05:11] Enter Arnold Schwarzenegger.
• [05:45] Where did Arnold develop his cast iron confidence?
• [09:15] Mastering the psychological warfare of bodybuilding.
• [13:58] Transferring this skill set to Hollywood.
• [17:13] On making millions before becoming a movie star.
• [19:48] Playing good bricklayer/bad bricklayer with Franco Columbu.
• [24:41] How Twins came together.
• [29:14] Meditation as one of many answers.
• [35:47] Enter Ann-Miura Ko.
• [36:14] Ann’s childhood shyness.
• [38:14] The Japanese phrase Ann used as a hostile kid in Michigan.
• [40:20] How Ann overcame introversion.
• [43:13] Ann’s first solo stage speech.
• [44:22] Why Ann continued with speech and debate.
• [45:17] Ann’s love for competition.
• [46:54] Ann’s extreme efforts for pizza.
• [48:57] The catalyst for Ann’s debate improvement.
• [53:01] Debate competition format.
• [56:56] Ann’s recommended resources for improving debate skills.
• [59:56] Observations on modern debate in politics and family.
• [1:02:01] The most important lesson from Ann’s debating years.
• [1:04:50] Differences between debate and negotiation.
• [1:06:53] Ann’s father’s journey to America and favorite phrase.
• [1:10:29] Ann’s world-class effort in menial job tasks.
• [1:13:15] How a Yale tour led to shadowing a CEO.
• [1:18:36] Ann’s first job experience.
• [1:20:20] Ann’s favorite office supplies.
• [1:21:32] Ann’s cherished personal artifacts.
• [1:23:06] Ann’s experience teaching Mayfield Fellows at Stanford.
• [1:24:42] A reading list and plans for Ann’s Stanford startup class.
• [1:28:05] Spotting artificial inflation in startup valuations.
• [1:31:29] Why Ann changed her career path from medicine.
• [1:34:45] What Ann knew about herself that her parents and test scores didn’t.
• [1:38:55] Ann’s entry into venture capital and startup investing.
• [1:39:29] An encounter with Steve Jobs.
• [1:40:40] A job offer based on shared interests.
• [1:44:40] Ann’s experience at CRV during 9/11.
• [1:47:55] The most expensive words in investing.
• [1:48:16] First principles thinking and common leadership decisions.
• [1:50:52] Winning strategy vs. strategy not to lose.
• [1:51:59] Manifestations of hedging as a defensive strategy.
• [1:53:46] The importance of focusing on your own race.
• [1:55:47] A need for aggressiveness to win.
• [1:56:38] How Ann met Mike Maples, Jr.
• [1:59:26] Ann’s PhD plans and shift to working with Mike.
• [2:02:12] Ann’s reaction to Mike’s unusual proposition.
• [2:06:40] Ann’s hectic first year at Floodgate.
• [2:08:41] Ann’s real first name.
• [2:09:21] Ann’s struggles and coping mechanisms.
• [2:14:56] Ann’s superpowers.
• [2:18:44] Thunder lizards and Ann’s pursuit of them.
• [2:20:20] Ann’s view on AI and machine learning’s impact.
• [2:23:11] Philosophy exercises and real-world applications.
• [2:24:50] Aligning collective and self-interests in problem-solving.
• [2:27:08] Books Ann has gifted or reread most.
• [2:29:09] A recent, game-changing purchase under $100.
• [2:30:28] Ann’s billboard.
• [2:31:19] The meaning of Ann’s Japanese name characters.
• [2:32:19] Ann’s online presence and Floodgate’s name origin.
• [2:34:58] Parting thoughts.

SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Connect with Arnold Schwarzenegger:

Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Connect with Ann Miura-Ko:

Floodgate | Twitter | Instagram

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