Welcome to the second episode of the Win-Win podcast! In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Bill Perkins to discuss the ups and downs of trading and Wall Street, crazy prop betting, sexual power dynamics, poker, and how to optimize your life and money for maximum fun and fulfillment.
Here’s a bit more about Bill…
Bill Perkins is Founder and Head Trader for Skylar Capital. He has more than two decades of experience in the energy trading industry. Bill is also the founder and president of Small Ventures USA, LP, a private equity and venture capital firm based in Houston, Texas, and founded in 1997. He is also the President and Founder of SkyFi, a democratizing satellite technology, data and access company removing barriers to capturing satellite images. He released his first book in 2020 titled “Die with Zero” which gives strategic advice on how to live your best life no matter your income.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
01:36 Formative Games
06:23 Societal Programming
13:26 Power Dynamics between Men and Women
20:45 Texas Culture vs New York Competitive Culture
32:37 Market Trading
45:31 Market Manipulation and Meme Stocks
51:30 Bank Bailouts
59:33 Poker
01:10:41 Balancing Life and Competitiveness
01:16:49 Victim Stories & Accountability
01:29:56 Prop Bets & Mental Blocks
01:41:35 Die With Zero
01:54:29 Living Win-Win
RELEVANT LINKS:
♾️ Die with Zero by Bill Perkins:
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♾️ Your Money or Your Life by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin:
♾️ Choice Emotional Intelligence Class:
CREDITS:
♾️ Hosted by: Liv Boeree
♾️ Produced & Edited by: Raymond Wei
♾️ Audio Mix by: Keir Schmidt
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Bill Perkins: Maximizing Life Fulfillment | Win-Win with Liv Boeree | #2
Bill Perkins, a man of many achievements and ambitions, has made a significant impact in various domains of his life. From being a high-stakes poker player to an energy trader and entrepreneur, Perkins has always chased his dreams and pursued his passions with unfathomable dedication. However, what sets him apart from many others is his constant pursuit of life fulfillment and the desire to make a positive impact on the world around him.
Perkins understands that success is not merely measured by material wealth or accolades but by the fulfillment one derives from their choices and actions. With this mindset, he has dedicated himself to not only achieving personal growth but also positively influencing others through his unique approach to life.
One of the ways Perkins actively promotes a fulfilling life is through his partnership with Liv Boeree, a renowned poker player, and science communicator. Together, they have created a remarkable series titled “Win-Win,” where they explore various aspects of life and discuss strategies to maximize fulfillment both individually and collectively.
In their second episode, Perkins and Boeree dive into the concept of “Maximizing Life Fulfillment.” They emphasize the importance of aligning one’s goals and values with their everyday actions. Perkins believes that when there is a clear harmony between these aspects, one’s life becomes more meaningful and fulfilling. He stresses the need to introspect deeply and question our own motivations and desires, as this self-analysis can lead to a more purposeful existence.
Perkins and Boeree also discuss the significance of understanding one’s personal “energy equation.” This notion revolves around being aware of what energizes and drains us in our daily lives. By identifying these sources, we can make proactive choices and allocate our time and efforts efficiently, ensuring we are investing in activities that truly fulfill us. This understanding of our energy equation enables us to create a balanced and rewarding life.
The concept of “extreme presence” is another integral element Perkins and Boeree explore. They urge individuals to embrace the present moment fully and appreciate the experiences life unfolds before them. By cultivating mindfulness and practicing gratitude, one can enhance their overall life satisfaction and effectively navigate the challenges that come their way.
Furthermore, Perkins stresses the importance of giving back to society. He believes that true fulfillment is achieved when we use our resources and abilities to make a positive impact on others. Whether it’s through philanthropy, mentorship, or any act of kindness, Perkins encourages individuals to find ways to contribute to society and help uplift others.
Ultimately, the insights and discussions in Win-Win’s second episode with Bill Perkins shed light on the importance of finding meaning and purpose in life. Alongside Liv Boeree, Perkins reminds us that by consciously aligning our actions with our values, understanding our energy equation, practicing extreme presence, and giving back, we can truly maximize our life fulfillment.
Bill Perkins exemplifies the essence of a well-rounded individual who continuously seeks personal growth while actively working towards the betterment of others. Through his partnership with Liv Boeree, his endeavors transcend poker and trading, inspiring people from all walks of life to live with intention, purpose, and passion.
You need bring in Daniel Negreanu! You two would have very interesting conversations!
God I love Bill. He is the very definition of focus.
Hi Liv ! Fabulous interview with Bill Perkins. I just have a quick question about Bill's new book , "Die with Zero" .
For instance, in what chapter does Bill talk about dumping his wife and kids, in order to hook up then marry
a young girl, 20 years younger than he is ? Thanks !
Similar to the Tao of Pooh, what we have in this podcast is the Tao of Bill!
Great job so far, Liv. You're finding compelling people, and you're a great interviewer.
What you're doing strikes me as uniquely difficult in that finding a developed synthesis of competitive intelligence and cooperative intelligence will most likely be uncommon in single individuals. It makes me wonder if a kind of active synthesis between multiple individuals with contrasting intelligences wouldn't be more effective to parse signal from noise in this space.
A thought experiment: Dispositionally competitive people have been winning, and synergy often hasn't been necessary to win, so the landscape of reinforcement that has shaped their worldviews predisposes them to have blind-spots in the spaces where synergies lurk. Their strategic intelligence is narrow, but deep. Contrast this with dispositionally cooperative people, who have been developing this synergistic intelligence, but have been doing so outside of the stringent pressures of explicit competition. Their strategic intelligence is broad, but shallow. I imagine the Venn diagram of these dispositions intersecting where competition is present but not extreme, and where there is incentive for cooperation that isn't exempt from competitive pressure. Although it may be that the most compelling or effective synergies exist in combining aspects of each disposition that lie outside of their common intersections.
However, even if the most effective post-rival transition requires a synthesis of more extreme aspects of competition and cooperation, it may be the case that amateur arenas will still yield more traction in finding the signals for which initial vectors are most promising in leading toward post-rivalry.
On second thought, he is obsessively talking about women and this is just an idea, the podcast is great but I hope you don't stop making your won material. You communicate science better than anyone else. Hope you find the time to do both in parallel
I love the intro music, I love the colors and I'm truly enjoying the conversations. This is just the begining, and I am sure you have what it takes to make this one of the most influential podcasts on the web. We need your consistency because you deserve to win this game.
1:58:07 Goodharts law in a way?
Great episode, Liv.
Great interview, thank you so much for provided entertainment and value 🙂
Although he had a couple of good points, I find this guy absolutely insufferable or as some might say a self centred C**T. His view of women as objects is disgusting and I'm appalled that you even considered publishing this interview.
Enjoyed how real the chat was!
He appears to have a fundamental focus on greed and a secondary focus on spreading abundance if any. The framing of making 10k times more than the next guy as being a sign of how much more valuable his time is, sounds like reframing greed as a way to deal with low self-esteem. Maybe his care for his friends is genuine. I tend to agree with him on the bailouts, but he sounds like he wouldn't have done different if he was on the receiving end of the lobbyists. Money money money. And his wife sounds like another task on his list. And you sound like he wants you to be another notch on his belt…but you knew that.
Hopefully I've got him all wrong. Very interesting guest either way.
This is a great view into this world. You really ask great questions.
You have it going Liv! Looking forward to more excellent podcasts
Didn't the banks kinda get fooled by accumulating what they thought were safe T bill assets?Or were they just foolish?
Great interview. The goal of exchanging his time for others at a 1000 to 1 ratio, sounds like the logic of some of the most successful CEO – that of a sociopath.
Drop the intro music, when announcing the guest.
He's the boy from the boys club Molly was putting together
I like this guy for a lot of things other than his perspective on meme stockers trying to bankrupt the NySE. The NYSE has never been a target, its the self regulating organizations with no transparency that were the target. The thesis was that there were and still are bigger fish than melvin. Hes all save the little guy until it comes to his market then its ah fuck em its rigged. Im all for steelmanning an argument, but he is so ridiculously underinformed it kinda taints the rest of the interview. Liv did amazing as per usual. Great conversation.
Her voice is possibly the most annoying voice I've ever heard. And yes I've seen Dumb and Dumber
We need phil helmuth!!
Hi Liv. Why are you talking to This Dick!?
Que horror de ser humano