123 An Accidental Accountant Playing an Infinite Game (feat. Clayton Oates)

Episode 123 | Recorded July 28, 2022
Join Scott and Clayton Oates in this episode as they discuss how Clayton got his start in accounting, the challenges of starting his own business, and how to transition from the finite game to the infinite game. You'll hear about the benefits of partnerships and the importance of choosing partners who share your values. Along the way, Clayton shares insights from his extensive reading list and offers practical advice for bettering yourself and others. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to become a better leader and make a positive impact in their community. So what are you waiting for? Hit that play button and let's get started!

Clayton’s start in accounting

Leaving a big firm

Starting a business and being an “intra-preneur”

Trapped in the day to day

What does freedom mean?

The finite and infinite game

Life is easier when everyone is a friend

The second mountain, life happens for you, not to you

Partnerships

From the finite to the infinite

List of books

Ancient wisdom and new generations

Infinite players dealing with finite players

The big vendors and differences with them

Conference addiction and finding purpose

How to vet partners for finite or infinite

Being stuck in contracts

The “Best”

Tech and Tax, Vendor or Partner? Who works for who or with who?

App raps, giving back, and accidents

Meeting Tim Ferris

Eminem’s new album… just for Scott

Time meets Jeff Bezos

Go with the flow and control your reactions

Accepting and giving back

Project positivity

Energizing events

Playing off other’s energy

Don’t set your goals with things you can’t control

Better yourself to better others

We mindset versus me mindset

Conferences to find Clayton at

Stage fright and imposter syndrome

Amanda Aguilar

Speaking Truth

Leading the infinite game

Wrapping up and rapping up


All the Shoutouts:
Simon Sinek, Ron Baker, Brian Irwin, Tim O’Reilly, David Brooks, Liz Mason, Tony Robbins, Michael Gerber, James Carse, Marc Andreessen, Andreessen Horowitz, Netscape, Adam Grant, James Clear, Tim Ferris, Ryan Holiday, Marcus Seneca, Wayne Schmidt, Blake Oliver, CPA, Jeff Bezos, Douglas Sleeter, Amanda Aguillard CPA CISD

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