Kevin Dahlstrom might be the most balanced person I’ve ever met. He’s a 4x Founder, 3x CMO, and investor in over 55 companies. He also pursues rock climbing at an elite level — all while prioritizing his family.

He says it’s only possible because of his “ideal end state” exercise. It aligns his actions with his true desires, allowing him to design a life he never needs to escape. As a result, he’s reduced work to just 10% of his identity.

As I navigate my 40s, I wanted to get his advice on making the most out of this decade. I chatted with Kevin to get his perspective on work, identity, health, lifestyle design, and more.

Guest

Kevin Dahlstrom is a4X founder, 4X CMO, 50X PE investor, and avid rock climber.

Chapters

00:00 Intro02:27 The Text05:39 Lifestyle Design11:38 Ideal End State Exercise18:19 Manifesting Goals21:28 Compounding 22:25 Reflections at 5026:59 Work-Life Integration32:08 Retirement33:16 Minimalism35:40 Climbing37:09 Identity Beyond Work39:50 Curating Your Tribe41:39 Hobbies47:27 Giving Back 52:40 Mental and Physical Health01:04:12 End Quote

Host

I am the ex-founder of Skillshare, and now exploring what's next. The Karnjanaprakorn Show (TKS) follows my journey as I chat with others taking unique approaches to business and life. Learn more about me: ⁠https://mikekarnj.com