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Money Trap: Why More Money Won’t Make You Rich & How to Escape | Alok Sama | FO540 Raj Shamani
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In today's episode, we sit down with Alok Sama Bestselling Author of The Money Trap & Former President & CFO of SoftBank Group International: the man who helped run one of the world's biggest tech-investment empires alongside Masayoshi Son.
We discuss why resilience beats vision, how SoftBank made $100 billion on a single bet, why WeWork really collapsed, and the counterintuitive truth that too much money can destroy a startup. Alok also breaks down why "follow your passion" is terrible advice, how much money is actually enough, and how to tell if you're stuck in the money trap.
Raw, sharp and full of stories from inside the tech bubble this one will change how you think about money, ambition and success.
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About Raj Shamani
Raj Shamani is an entrepreneur and the host of the Figuring Out Podcast. He sits down with experts, athletes, celebrities, billionaires, and world leaders to break down how they actually win: money, business, mindset, relationships, and life. He's also a bestselling author, speaker, and angel investor. His work sits at the intersection of business, psychology, and human behaviour.
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