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The Knowledge Project

Shane Parrish
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Decision Making
Investing
Warren Buffett
Charlie Munger
Storytelling
Innovation
Parenting
Persistence
Emotional Intelligence
Investment
Business Strategy
Technology
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Hollywood
Psychology Of Human Misjudgment
Atomic Habits
Artificial Intelligence
Estée Lauder

Uncovering the timeless principles that drive success. Hosted by Shane Parrish (entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and author), the goal of each episode is simply to master the best of what other people have already figured out. Learn More: Timeless insights into business and life in 5 minutes a week: fs.blog/newsletter Shane's Books: fs.blog/books

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Latest Episodes

We all know the Steve Jobs who came back in the late 1990s and saved Apple from becoming a footnote. And we've all heard the story of how, in 1985, he was pushed out of the company he'd created.

What we don't know is what happened in between.

Geoff... more

David Baszucki is the co-founder and CEO of Roblox, a platform built around a simple idea: give people the tools and incentives to create together.

In this short conversation we discuss how a health decision saved his son's life and how it changed h... more

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This summer, I’m revisiting one of my favorite episodes. If you haven’t heard it, now is the time. If you have, it’s a classic and worth listening to again.

Brad Jacobs has built eight billion-dollar companies, completed more than 500 acquisitions, ... more

John D. Rockefeller became the richest man the world had ever known by thinking differently about business, competition, and family.

This episode isn’t just the story of Standard Oil. It’s about the principles that built one of history’s greatest bu... more

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Recent Guests

David Baszucki
Co-founder of Roblox, early engineer and product leader
Roblox
Episode: Make Better Decisions by Fixing Yourself First
Brad Jacobs
Founder/CEO and investor; has started multiple billion-dollar companies
QXO, XPO Logistics (formerly United Rentals leadership)
Episode: The Mindset Behind Building a Great Little Business | Brad Jacobs
Gio Valiante
Dr. Gio Valiante, psychologist and performance expert
Episode: The Mindset That Unlocks Your Full Potential | Dr. Gio Valiante
Giulia Enders
Doctor and gut-health expert
Independent researcher/physician
Episode: How to Repair and Nourish Your Gut | Dr. Giulia Enders
Bill Gurley
General partner at Benchmark Capital
Benchmark Capital
Episode: Mental Models That Change How You Think | Bill Gurley
Winston Weinberg
Founder & CEO, Harvey (AI for legal work)
Harvey (AI for legal), joined by co-founder Gabe
Episode: Speed, Stress, and Better Decisions | Winston Weinberg
Greg Brockman
Co-founder of OpenAI
OpenAI
Episode: Ai Goes Parabolic | OpenAI Co-Founder Greg Brockman
Mario Harik
CEO of XPO Logistics
XPO Logistics
Episode: The Magic of Thinking Big | XPO CEO Mario Harik
Joe Liemandt
Founder/CEO of Timeback and Alpha School, a tech entrepreneur championing AI-enhanced mastery-based education
Alpha School / Timeback
Episode: Alpha School: AI and The Future of Education | Joe Liemandt

Host

Shane Parrish
Host of The Knowledge Project

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 8k ratings
  • Hard to listen to

    I really want to like this podcast. The content for the outliers is very interesting but the editing and pacing is almost impossible to listen to. Is assume it’s AI generated but whatever it is is disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Klaplntr
    Canada3 months ago
  • Greg Brockman interview

    So interesting to listen to a clearly very accomplished, yet quite inarticulate, Joe Liemandt. I could handle no more than an hour of his babbling. Then I listened to very articulate and thoughtful Greg Brockman about the future of AGI. I wished the Brockman interview had been 2+ hours … Overall, this is my fav podcast. Keep it going, Shane.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Depoeloe
    Canada4 months ago
  • Greg B episode was terrible

    I generally like most of the interviews and the format of this pod but this is one of the least insightful and pointless episodes that I've heard. There is nothing actionable or any takeaways from this episode other than Greg B. seeming like a showman.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Specsistence
    United States4 months ago
  • Informative, inspiring, and infuriating.

    It’s not just AI, it’s AI slop. It wasn’t just mailed in via bad editing, it was carelessly catapulted while steeped in chagrin. This isn’t just the state of our rebooted, scratch and dent world, it’s an industrial sized bucket of literary Bondo meant to suffice for lack of effort or competence. It’s not that I hate it; it just can’t be unheard once recognized.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    iamthejake
    United States4 months ago
  • A Level Up for Serious Thinkers

    I don’t just listen to this podcast — I study it.

    I’ll find a single episode and come back to it five times, sometimes more. That’s how much depth there is here.

    What makes The Knowledge Project different is the host, Shane Parrish. I’ve heard the same guests on other podcasts, but here, they go further — they think deeper and share more.

    What impresses me most is the consistency and level of preparation. Many podcasts have a great episode here and there, but this one delivers at a high level... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Traca S.
    United States5 months ago

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Feedback often highlights the host's ability to elevate conversations and extract practical lessons.
Many describe it as a 'level up' podcast for serious thinkers and practitioners.
Listeners value deep, actionable insights from high-caliber guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#29
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#138
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#15
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#16
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#39
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#56
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Make Better Decisions by Fixing Yourself First
Q: How do you think about AI and the future of Roblox?
AI is being integrated to empower user-generated content, simplify workflows, and support decision-making, while maintaining safety, civility, and a clear focus on play for all ages.
Make Better Decisions by Fixing Yourself First
Q: How do you balance instinct with data from the community?
Instinct and community feedback both play roles; there are times when community input validates an idea and others when leadership's direction should steer the course, with flexibility to adjust as needed.
Make Better Decisions by Fixing Yourself First
Q: Outside of Roblox, how do you think about great products?
The guest describes preferring simplicity and high quality over feature bloat, emphasizing the power of fewer, well-made tools and a clear, intuitive focus that guides product decisions.
The Mindset That Unlocks Your Full Potential | Dr. Gio Valiante
Q: Walk me through the idea that most people are underperforming relative to their ability.
Gio explains that the Central Governor Hypothesis shows the brain is wired to protect survival and comfort, which naturally limits performance. Real growth comes from a cognitive decision to push beyond those defaults and cultivate habits that overcome the brain's built‑in ceilings.
Speed, Stress, and Better Decisions | Winston Weinberg
Q: What was the darkest moment as you were building this, when everything felt like it was collapsing?
The guest recounts near-collapse during a failed acquisition deal, which forced a rebuild—hiring the right people, rebuilding the product, and implementing scaling processes—to survive and ultimately thrive.

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What is The Knowledge Project about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across episodes, the show centers on timeless decision-making, leadership, and scalable systems for success. Conversations frequently explore mental models, strategic thinking, and practical frameworks for building and growing organizations, often with high-profile founders, investors, and operators sharing real-world case studies. Notable threads include AI strategy, disciplined execution, and the art of balancing ambition with disciplined governance, along with occasional dives into education, health, and performance psychology. The format tends to blend in-depth storytelling with actionable takeaways, making it useful for listeners seeking durable principles and patterns they can apply in business and life. A standout is the host's abili... more

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5. Bill Gurley
6. Winston Weinberg
7. Greg Brockman
8. Mario Harik

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