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Never Stop Working And Avoid Retirement

It's good to keep working on cool stuff until you die and not retire, because founders who sell their companies often fall into depression and identity loss ('who am I?') and immediately start building another one—the company provides meaning that should be priced in when considering a sale.

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Speaker

Pieter Levels

Evidence Quote

I think it's good to keep working until you die. Just keep working on cool stuff and you shouldn't retire. I think retirement is bad probably.

Source

Pieter LevelsLex Fridman Podcast
Created: 6/13/2026, 3:32:34 AM

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