{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Entrepreneur Perspectives","title":"EP 180 | Eric Jorgenson | Serious People Will Always Read","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/59a62613\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3601,"description":"\"The tools of learning are abundant. Desire to learn is scarce.\" - Naval RavikantWhen Eric Jorgenson discovered Naval Ravikant's work as a young entrepreneur, it changed his life. Years later, he's turned that inspiration into tangible impact — writing a book that's helped millions understand Naval's principles, running a global publishing company that's changing how people create books, and building real leverage through content. In this conversation, Eric discusses what actually works in modern media, why serious people still prioritize reading in a world of endless content, and how to think about playing long-term games. Eric Jorgenson is the CEO of Scribe Media and the author of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant.We explore:Making things that last in modern mediaNaval Ravikant's ideas on leverageWhat many get wrong about vanity metricsRunning a remote companyReading matters more than ever in a world of endless contentChapters:00:00:00 The power of reading00:01:32 Why spend all this time podcasting00:06:15 Naval's ideas in practice and media leverage00:11:01 What is the ROI of content creation00:20:03 Fame, social media, vanity metrics, and authenticity00:23:41 The Sovereign Child launch story00:28:35 Finding truth in modern media00:40:32 Remote Work, energy management, and Scribe Media00:46:40 College, AI tutors, and the future of learning00:51:10 Why serious people always read00:57:20 The Book of Elon Musk by Eric Jorgenson (coming soon!)Resources Mentioned:The Almanack of Naval RavikantThe Sovereign ChildThe Anthology of BalajiThe Book of Elon MuskLeading to Thrive by Klaus KleinfeldScribe MediaSmart Friends PodcastConnect with Eric Jorgenson: X | LinkedIn | websiteRelated content to Serious People Will Always Read with Eric Jorgenson:Gordon Hayward | Life After the NBA & Youth Sports ReformHow Online Content Is Affecting Our Lives For the WorseSean Cercone Brings Broadway From NYC to Your HomeEntrepreneur Perspectives is part of the KazSource family. We're...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/TJ-gGtH1LltObKgoNodcM6WYtx5HSCSdzGymSF3QkUI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iM2Vk/YmI2NDliMDg1Y2Q2/MDlhYjhkMDc2OWEw/YWYxMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}