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My First Million · October 16, 2026 · 39m

the 6 traits of people who can’t stop making money

Shaan Puri and Sam Parr break down the traits of individuals who consistently generate wealth. They share stories of Nick Kokonas, Jay Gould, and Syed Balkhi as case studies. The conversation also covers key money principles like only spending the second derivative and avoiding trading valuable hours for useless dollars. They explore whether these abilities are innate or learnable, and discuss alternative 'play styles' for building wealth beyond the typical grind.

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Natural Money-Makers and Their Attributes00:00:00
Shaan and Sam discuss the distinct traits of people who seem to have a natural ability to generate wealth consistently.
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The Story of Nick Kokonas: From Fine Dining to Tech Exit00:03:10
Nick Kokonas built a successful reservation platform, Tock, after founding the Michelin-starred restaurant Alinea, demonstrating how a money-maker identifies and capitalizes on market gaps.

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