You Can Just Do Things: The Power of Permissionless Action

Arnold’s story highlights a vital lesson: knowing exactly what you want creates the drive needed to achieve it.

Ask yourself: What are you willing to obsess over? What’s the thing you can’t stop thinking about, even if no one else understands it? Because when you find it, you won’t need anyone’s permission to chase it. You’ll already be too far ahead.

Selling is not about manipulation or pressure. It’s about connection. It’s about understanding what people value and presenting your ideas in ways that resonate deeply.

As the late investor Charlie Munger famously quipped, “I constantly see people rise in life, who are not the smartest, sometimes not even the most diligent, but they are learning machines. They go to bed every night a little wiser than they were when they got up and boy does that help, particularly when you have a long run ahead of you.”

Obsession often gets a bad rap. We’re told to find balance, fit in, and not take things too seriously. But the truth is, obsession is a superpower. It’s the force that propels you to go deeper than anyone else, to master your craft, and to create something extraordinary.

If you want to succeed in your Permissionless journey, get comfortable setting your own pace.

Success isn’t about predicting what piece will come next—it’s about creating a position where any piece can work.

People don’t buy products. They buy emotions, aspirations, and transformations.

The gap between where you are and where you could be isn’t just about effort—it’s about knowing where to focus that effort.