I admire how Alex expresses his doubts publicly to Tony.
And how Tony coaches him publicly with care, respect, and truth at the same time.
This 1 hour conversation worth if you want to hear:
- Core thesis: not duty vs enjoyment — but contribution + growth
- Push vs Pull motivation
- Push: duty, obligation, willpower (“I have to”).
- Pull: purpose beyond self (“I get to”).
- Identity and “parts”: choose who drives
How Tony selects opportunities (business lens)
Criteria:
- passion / genuine interest
- mission and impact
- quality of people (heart + competence)
- track record and synergy (1+1 can equal 5)
Adds strong partner discipline:
- deep due diligence to avoid years of pain.