SPECIAL: A Breakdown On Why Most Startups Take Longer Than You Think To Build (with examples)

This podcast episode, sponsored by the HubSpot Podcast Network and Mercury, features Sam Parr discussing the importance of having a long-term perspective when starting a business or pursuing goals, suggesting a 10-year plan in addition to shorter-term strategies. Sam shares examples of successful tech companies like Pandora and Webflow that took many years to gain traction, highlighting the struggles and persistence of their founders. He then explores three strategies for maintaining passion and motivation during long and challenging journeys: caring about the product/mission, finding love in the grind, and viewing the work as a means to a greater end, providing examples such as Tim Westergren of Pandora, Vlad of Webflow, Travis Kalanick of Uber, Chamath Palihapitiya, Marc Cuban and historical figures like Andrew Carnegie and John Rockefeller. The episode concludes with a recommendation to read Robert Greene's books on mastery and human nature to elevate one's perspective and embrace the commitment required for long-term success.