The GRTiQ 10: Uri Kolodny (Ep. 152)

During a recent GRTiQ Podcast, Uri Kolodny provided listeners with a glimpse into his perspectives on life, personal influences, and insights that shape his daily decisions. The GRTiQ 10 is a weekly segment diving into the personal inspirations, influences, and insights of our guests, aiming to inspire listeners to discover new perspectives, embrace novel experiences, or achieve more in their lives.

Uri began by sharing that the comic strip “Peanuts” had a profound impact on his life. Exposed to it at the age of eight, Uri and his family have embraced the humor and wisdom of the comic, making it a cornerstone of their daily conversations. Its relevance and insights continue to resonate with him and his children.

When it comes to movies and TV shows, Uri recommended two: “The Wire” and “The Leftovers.” He praised “The Wire” for its astonishing storytelling and “The Leftovers” for its deep emotional impact, despite not usually enjoying dystopian themes.

Musically, Uri has a diverse taste. He mentioned listening to Neil Young and Rickie Lee Jones since his teenage years, indicating that these artists have had a lasting influence on him.

The best advice Uri ever received was to know when to turn off and take breaks. Despite struggling with this, he acknowledged the emotional toll of not being able to disconnect and emphasized its importance.

Uri shared a valuable insight about the prevalence of talk over action, especially highlighted by the nature of discussions on crypto Twitter. He emphasized the importance of focusing on tangible results rather than getting lost in endless discussions.

A practical life hack Uri mentioned is skimming through texts efficiently, which is particularly useful given the volume of messages and information on platforms like Telegram and Slack. This skill helps him manage his time and stay focused on important tasks.

Reflecting on success, Uri believes it comes from working extremely hard and collaborating with the most talented people. He stressed that these two factors significantly improve the odds of achieving success and make the journey enjoyable.

Uri expressed his excitement about web3, particularly the democratization of access to technology and information. He hopes that web3 will shift power away from centralized entities and empower individuals, even though he recognizes that centralized powers won’t disappear entirely.

For social media followers, Uri had a nuanced take. He suggested not spending too much time on X (formerly Twitter) but recommended following Hanif Kureishi, a writer who shares touching accounts of his life following a severe injury. In the crypto space, he enjoys reading Eric Wall’s tweets, praising his clear thinking and engaging personality.

Finally, Uri shared that his happiest moments are when he cooks for his family on weekends. He takes immense joy in serving them meals and receiving compliments, finding a primal satisfaction in feeding his loved ones.

To learn more about Uri Kolodny’s insights and experiences, tune in to the full GRTiQ Podcast interview. https://www.grtiq.com/grtiq-podcast-152-uri-kolodny/