Summary of Arvid And Tyler Catch Up Podcast Episode: Should You Embellish Your Success?
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Tyler Tringas and Arvid Kahl reflect on their recent experiences, emphasizing the challenges of imposter syndrome and the importance of honesty and integrity in their work They stress the significance of building a community based on trust and intimacy, rather than resorting to misleading practices for short-term gains Arvid shares a personal experience of being approached for a questionable business venture, highlighting the importance of maintaining a good reputation
They discuss the concept of imposter syndrome and the tendency to over-correct by adding excessive disclaimers, aiming to foster empathy and understanding The conversation also includes plans for the Calm MBA project, running experimental workshop versions, and giving a shout out to individuals in the startup and VC world, particularly Elizabeth Yin They acknowledge the prevalence of embellished success stories in the online space but emphasize the importance of honesty and integrity in content creation.
Should You Embellish Your Success?
Key Takeaways
- Tyler Tringas and Arvid Kahl discuss their recent experiences and positive developments in their work
- They both reflect on the challenges of imposter syndrome and the importance of maintaining honesty and integrity in their content
- They emphasize the significance of building a community based on trust and intimacy rather than resorting to misleading practices for short-term gains
- Arvid Kahl shares a personal experience of being approached by an author for a questionable business venture, highlighting the importance of maintaining a good reputation in the industry
- They discuss the concept of imposter syndrome and the tendency to over-correct by adding excessive disclaimers and caveats, aiming to foster empathy and understanding among their audience
- The conversation also includes plans for the Calm MBA project, running experimental workshop versions, and giving a shout out to individuals in the startup and VC world, particularly Elizabeth Yin
Embracing Challenges and Finding Encouragement
- Tyler Tringas shares his recent experiences, including recovering from illness and navigating business changes, which has left him feeling much better and back to enjoying the fun parts of his job.
- Arvid Kahl discusses dealing with allergies and the importance of practicing calmness, while also expressing excitement about reading a recommended book and amplifying his reading schedule for a writing project.
- Arvid Kahl talks about his book project, considering traditional publishing versus self-publishing, and the challenges of breaking into a different industry, while seeking encouragement and advice from others.
- Arvid Kahl reflects on the complexities of connecting with agents for his book and the irony of employing mechanisms that don't align with the principles he wants to write about, and also mentions an upcoming podcast interview with a supportive friend.
- Tyler Tringas shares positive developments in his work, including reviewing applications and meeting with founders, highlighting the enjoyable aspects of his job.
Embracing Honesty in Entrepreneurship
- Arvid Kahl and Tyler Tringas discuss their struggles with imposter syndrome and the challenges of giving advice in the entrepreneurship space. They both grapple with the fear of overpromising and the need to maintain honesty and integrity in their content.
- They acknowledge the prevalence of individuals who embellish their success and strategies in the online space, highlighting the potential allure of such tactics for rapid audience growth. However, they emphasize the importance of building a community based on trust and intimacy, rather than resorting to misleading or questionable practices for short-term gains.
Maintain Good Reputation, Avoid Scams
- Arvid Kahl emphasizes the importance of maintaining a good reputation in the industry and not resorting to scammy tactics to make quick money. He shares a personal experience of being approached by an author he admired, who tried to involve him in a questionable business venture, leading to a loss of respect for the author.
- Tyler Tringas and Arvid Kahl discuss the concept of imposter syndrome and the tendency to over-correct by adding excessive disclaimers and caveats. They explore the idea of building public and having transparent conversations about uncertainties and epistemology, aiming to foster empathy and understanding among their audience.
- The conversation shifts to the Calm MBA project, with a focus on running experimental workshop versions. They plan to commit to the first workshop, discuss the agenda, and set deadlines for the project, acknowledging the need for reflective work and the challenge of managing deadlines.
Acknowledge Influential Voices in Startups
- Arvid Kahl and Tyler Tringas discuss giving a shout out to individuals in the startup and VC world.
- Tyler mentions Elizabeth Yin, an investor at Hustle Fund, and praises her straightforward and insightful Twitter presence.
- Arvid agrees and expresses appreciation for Elizabeth's tweets, finding them instructive and intriguing.