Here's my conversation with Daniel Ek (@eldsjal), co-founder and CEO of Spotify (@Spotify). (0:00) Reflecting on a Life-Changing Conversation (1:17) Optimizing for Impact Over Happiness (4:08) The Journey of Self-Motivation (8:58) The Importance of Trust and Relationships (14:24) The Role of Criticism and Self-Reflection (16:24) The Evolution of an Entrepreneur (22:14) Building a Company True to Yourself (33:43) The Power of Trust in Business (41:12) Intellectual Humility and Learning from Others (41:36) Shadowing Leaders for Growth (43:48) Learning from Mark Zuckerberg (47:02) Balancing Personal Taste and Metrics in Product Decisions (52:22) The Evolution of Leadership at Spotify (58:00) Building a Company That Outlasts the Founder (1:14:12) Managing Energy Over Time (1:24:18) The Never-Ending Game of Life (1:24:41) Lessons from Henry Ford (1:25:55) The Value of Solving Problems (1:30:29) The Importance of Quality (1:36:07) The Power of Focus and Patience (1:53:19) Balancing Work and Life (1:59:12) The Journey of Self-Discovery (2:07:30) Final Reflections and Gratitude Includes paid partnerships.