:Michael Anuzis

I’ve made several mistakes on 4 entrepreneurial startups over the years. In this podcast, I rattle off as many lessons learned as possible within 30 minutes. There might not be exactly 50 mistakes, but I manage to squeeze in a good number.

In order to be a successful entrepreneur, you probably have to make at least 350 mistakes, learn from them, and keep persevering. I hope this podcast will save you thousands of dollars you may have lost through similar mistakes, so you can skip to more advanced [and enjoyable] mistakes & the learning opportunities associated.

For those of you interested in learning more details on the network security startup I bootstrapped in this podcast, I refer you to this older podcast focused on that startup that I released back in March – How to be an IT Consultant – Part IV

 50 Common Entrepreneurial Mistakes [33:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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This podcast is an old story about a monk and a samurai, and the Zen Buddhist’s perception of Heaven and Hell. Hope you enjoy it.

 Zen Buddhist Story [3:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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This podcast is a story my Kung Fu teacher shared before a meditation class about six years ago. It’s one of my favorite stories and has stuck with me ever since. Hope you enjoy it, and sorry for the bit of rambling.

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– and unless you’re already a raging egomaniac, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. In this brief podcast I share some recent findings from cognitive psychology and explain why your current and potential intelligence is greater than you think.

 You're Smarter Than You Think [15:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Death is often associated with fear and suffering. In this short podcast I debase the common reasons and make the argument for a jolly old time. Let’s start on your deathbed and ask some casual questions from there.

 Thoughts on Death [12:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Just a brief podcast on appreciating life in 2007.

 My Kingdom for a Podcast [8:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Entrepreneurial idea that hit me like a rock during this morning’s meditation. Recorded in under 5 minutes, seems like a solid way to motivate advancements in science, medicine, and technology. Feedback & critique appreciated!

 Advancing Science and Technology [3:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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This podcast shares an entrepreneurial idea that will revolutionize the world of politics by exposing the world’s most brilliant speakers on any given topic and empowering everyone to contribute meaningfully in a truly democratic system.

The podcast itself is preliminary and not intended for public adoption. I go deeper into theory than the general public would care to hear, and plan to release a video-cast in the future with the objective of inciting massive public demand.

First few minutes are informative and background – the meat of the idea comes middle to end. Feedback & critique appreciated!

 Building a People's Democracy [13:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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One week after starting at Google – I share the thought process I went through deciding to join in the context of my long term career strategy. I don’t plan on releasing any more work-related podcasts in the future as I am not authorized to speak on behalf of Google. Additionally, as much of my work is confidential there is no way to discuss it anyway. My hope for this podcast is that listeners interested in professional development learn something from this experience that may benefit them in the future. If you’re curious why someone might take a job as an employee that pays less than half as much as they could make in their own company, maybe this can shed some light on that for you.

 Career Thoughts and Aspirations [28:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Welcome back to the final part of my 4 part series “How to be an IT Consultant”. Topics covered include:

Enjoy!

Edit 3/11/2007: I took parts I & III offline. They were ok, but I plan to cover them better in a new consulting series coming up. Stay tuned!

 Network Security [34:12m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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