Here's my conversation with Daniel Ek (
@eldsjal), co-founder and CEO of Spotify (
@Spotify).
(0:00) Reflecting on a Life-Changing Conversation
(1:17) Optimizing for Impact Over Happiness
(4:08) The Journey of Self-Motivation
(8:58) The Importance of Trust and Relationships
(14:24) The Role of Criticism and Self-Reflection
(16:24) The Evolution of an Entrepreneur
(22:14) Building a Company True to Yourself
(33:43) The Power of Trust in Business
(41:12) Intellectual Humility and Learning from Others
(41:36) Shadowing Leaders for Growth
(43:48) Learning from Mark Zuckerberg
(47:02) Balancing Personal Taste and Metrics in Product Decisions
(52:22) The Evolution of Leadership at Spotify
(58:00) Building a Company That Outlasts the Founder
(1:14:12) Managing Energy Over Time
(1:24:18) The Never-Ending Game of Life
(1:24:41) Lessons from Henry Ford
(1:25:55) The Value of Solving Problems
(1:30:29) The Importance of Quality
(1:36:07) The Power of Focus and Patience
(1:53:19) Balancing Work and Life
(1:59:12) The Journey of Self-Discovery
(2:07:30) Final Reflections and Gratitude
Includes paid partnerships.