In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with Richard Fast, the creator of the hit game MindTrap and a best-selling author. Richard shares how a $17 million loss from his failed video game venture led to one of the most successful games in history. He also dives into insights from his books, discussing misconceptions about obesity and how to approach difficult decisions.
Topics Discussed in This Episode:
- Navigating a failed video game venture and the aftermath
- The story behind the creation of MindTrap
- Why failure can be the best teacher in business and life
- Insights from Richard’s books on obesity misconceptions
- How to approach difficult decisions with confidence
- What makes a product go from idea to bestseller
- Lessons on staying resilient and adapting after failure
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