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Roblox CEO: How to Make Better Decisions by Fixing Yourself First

David Baszucki is the co-founder and CEO of Roblox, a platform built around a simple idea: give people the tools and incentives to create together.

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In this conversation, he explains the decisions that turned around a complex health scare with his son and how it shapes his view on health today, why bureaucracy compounds unless you actively destroy it, how to combine long-term ambition with rapid iteration, and why the best products often improve by removing complexity.

Baszucki also shares how Roblox built its virtual economy, what he learned from ignoring industry experts, how AI may change who can create games, and why he pays close attention to his state of mind before major decisions.

This episode is about building with simplicity, adapting without losing the vision, and creating systems that let other people do remarkable work.

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A podcast about mastering the best of what other people have already figured out. The Knowledge Project focuses on insights and lessons that never expire. You’ll walk away from every episode with actionable insights that help you get better results and live a more meaningful life.

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