On this episode of Impact Theory, Andrew Yang and Tom Bilyeu engage in an eye-opening discussion of the current recession, our long-term decline in entrepreneurship, and what individuals can do right now to make it through tough times. [Original air date: 5-5-20]SHOW NOTES: Andrew and Tom discuss the ways that being entrepreneurs have defined them [1:20] Andrew talks about why entrepreneurship is in such serious decline [4:24] Andrew explains that the economy doesn’t line up success with actual value [10:21] Tom shares the story of how he became obsessed with skill sets and mindset [14:59] Andrew describes the family conditions that make it hard for many people to succeed [19:33] Tom and Andrew discuss Geoffrey Canada and early learning [26:21] Andrew talks about how out of date and unresponsive the education system is [29:25] Tom explains why he stopped cheating in college, and focused on acquiring skills [34:06] The job market has systematically gotten more punitive and volatile [36:21] How can you protect yourself from the current economic recession? [41:47] Andrew and Tom discuss positive advice for making it through tough times [43:15] Andrew talks about what he’s reading right now [46:56] Tom and Andrew express their admiration for each other [49:03]Andrew shares the impact he wants to have on the world [53:23] FOLLOW: WEBSITE: yang2020.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2yfKSKd FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2Szl2aV TWITTER: https://bit.ly/2SvFvgISPONSORS:Go to impacttheory.co/shopifypodJuly24 right now and sign up for a $1 per month trial. Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://www.LandRoverUSA.comGet 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at impacttheory.co/AG1pod.Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial.Go to impacttheory.co/quickbookspod below to get 50% off 3 months of Quickbooks Payroll!*What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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