Justin Kan(@justinkan):I had a great time chatting with Derek about happiness and why extrinsic success will never make you happy over the long term. Of course, most people have to figure that out themselves, like I did :)

2026.05.27 18:22

I had a great time chatting with Derek about happiness and why extrinsic success will never make you happy over the long term. Of course, most people have to figure that out themselves, like I did :)

Derek Andersen@DerekjAndersen

2026.05.27 18:16

This week on @Divotdotorg I speak with one of Silicon Valley's most thoughtful people @justinkan. We talked about why money and fame don't create happiness, why Justin isn't chasing the AI gold rush, and the habits that rewired his brain. 01:40 — Justin Kan’s Tattoo About Gratitude 02:46 — Why Success Still Creates Comparison 03:36 — Why Money and Fame Don’t Create Happiness 06:55 — Why Achievement Only Feels Good for a Moment 10:51 — The Habit That Rewired Justin’s Brain 16:39 — AI, Mental Health, and Social Media 18:10 — Why Justin Isn’t Chasing the AI Gold Rush 21:49 — The Founder Trait Justin Looks For Most 23:19 — Why Justin Invested $8 Million After a Cold Plunge 26:20 — Why You Shouldn’t Chase the AI Crowd 26:44 — The Next Big Frontier After AI