Burning the Boats with Matt Higgins

The Playbook With David Meltzer

David Meltzer, Entrepreneur.com

Entrepreneurship, Business, Careers

4.6 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 28 April 2024

⏱️ 12 minutes

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In today’s episode, I'm joined by Matt Higgins, an American businessman, co-founder of RSE Ventures, and a serial entrepreneur recognized for his wide-ranging expertise. Matt, also known from Shark Tank and author of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller "Burn The Boats," shares insights on embracing risk without waiting for a crisis to enforce clarity in decision-making. We explore how this philosophy extends beyond crises, touching on leadership, authenticity, and the often misleading nature of internet gurus. Matt's unique perspective encourages us to confront our fears and limitations, aiming for relentless self-improvement and resilience in both personal and professional realms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is the
0:02.0	the Playbook, where each week I bring you some of the greatest athletes, celebrities, and
0:07.0	entrepreneurs to talk about their personal and professional
0:10.0	playbook to success.
0:12.0	Welcome back to Office Hours.
0:14.0	It's an incredible show so far, and I have a great friend and also a mentor from afar.
0:19.8	He's usually traveling the world.
0:21.8	His career has varied from dropping out of high school at 16
0:25.1	to be an executive fellow at Harvard Business School,
0:28.0	inspiring people on places like Sharks Tank,
0:31.2	mentor to Gary Vainerchuck and co-founder of Vainer Media.
0:35.2	He is a serial entrepreneur.
0:37.0	He has worked in politics to help change our world.
0:40.3	This is a guy who knows what that book behind him means, which is Burn the Boats.
0:46.7	That means there is only one option and that option is to be your best and pursue your potential.
0:51.6	Matt Higgins, welcome to office hours.
0:53.9	Thanks for having me.
0:56.0	It's good to see you, Dave.
0:57.2	It's great to see you and thank you so much.
0:59.3	I love having you on my shows because like a box full of chocolates you never know what you're going to get
1:03.8	with Matt Higgins he has so many varying talents and his perspective is his perspective.
1:10.6	And so looking at your book behind you, I have a different idea of burning the boats.
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