Tony Stubblebine

Tony Stubblebine

Author: Smart People Industries April 28, 2014 Duration: 40:28
Tony Stubblebine - CEO and co-founder of Lift, a life changing app that helps you form habits. More than that, Tony is a fanatic about human potential, creativity, and the power of action! Tony is also a "serial entrepreneur", having worked on a number of tech startups, including working with the guys who founded Twitter. Tony often blogs here, on Medium. "It takes 10 years to become an overnight success." -Tony Stubblebine Do you want to build the habit of meditation? Check out Lift's How to Meditate page with free guided meditations! According to Forbes.com, Lift app is one of the most affordable self-help products ever created. Quotes from Tony: What we learn in this episode: How has Tony built a number of successful companies? Do young investment bankers feel that the money is worth the long hours? What is some advice on getting angel investors early on in starting a company? Behavior design Resources: Lift's How to Meditate page with free guided meditations https://lift.do/ https://medium.com/@tonystubblebine Twitter: @tonystubblebine This episode is brought to you by: Harry's: Harry's was built out of respect for quality craftsmanship, simple design, modern convenience and most importantly for guys who know they shouldn't have to overpay for a great shave. For $5 off your first purchase, go to harrys.com and use promo code smartpeople. Personal Capital: With Personal Capital, you’ll finally be able to see all your accounts in one place and get a clear view of everything you own. To sign up for free go to personalcapital.com/smartpeople. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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