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You don't need to work at a firm to hire your own consultant. No matter what you're trying to learn or who you're trying to become, you can hire someone for that purpose. This podcast comprises what I'm learning from the consultants I hire and from the leaders I meet with around the world—as well as…

Johann Lilly


    • Sep 15, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep. 171 - Startup life: sleeping at the office

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2018 10:05


    It's 4am and I've been stuck working on an API integration. It's worth it. What would the future "you" say to you right now, based on the sacrifices you make? Companies: Woolf: Building The First Blockchain University, Regus, WeWork, LinkedIn Learning, Lynda, Codecademy Websites: https://woolf.university Alternate titles: Pulling an all-nighter in the office All night at the office Overnight at the office Sleeping at the office Skin in the game Startup life Tags: Technology, Business, Education, software engineering, web development, dev, developer, co-op, office, work, error, fix, patches, support, camping, internship, responsibility, API, business, consulting, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital Notes: This episode was recorded over a month before release. A few updates have taken place since then.

    Ep. 170 - I'm not done - an old wrestling story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 16:42


    When you complete a milestone, do you ever ask, "what's next?" Action demonstrates priority. Alternate titles: Never Stop Never Stopping Priority vs. Action I'm not done - a high school wrestling story Companies: Woolf: Building The First Blockchain University Websites: https://woolf.university Tags: Technology, Business, Education, milestone, crowd sale, ICO, initial coin offering, token sale, IPO, API, software engineering, software development, goals, academia, high school, secondary school, wrestling, high school wrestling, high school sports, athletics, sports, fitness, team, varsity, captain, discipline, competition, match, round, fight, coaching, coach, focus, career, study, action, volunteering, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital Notes: This episode was recorded over a month before release. A few updates have taken place since then.

    Ep. 169 - Does publishing a book help my application?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 26:39


    Step into the shoes of an admissions counselor. Anybody can self-publish a book. Does that make a difference? Maybe. Let me explain. Alternate titles: Does publishing a book help my college application? Does publishing a book help me get into college? Does publishing a book help me get into grad school? Does being a published author help my application? Does being a published author help my college application? Does being a published author help me get into college? Does being a published author help me get into grad school? How do I self-publish a book? How do I get my book published? How do I get my manuscript published? How do I get a Literary Agent? How do I find a Literary Agent? How does publishing help my graduate school application? Locations: New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Companies: Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Google, Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, Macmillan Publishers, Penguin Random House, Simon and Schuster Organizations: Harvard College, Harvard University References: Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, Apple iBooks Author, Google Play Books Partner Center, The Big 5 Trade Book Publishers in the U.S, DuckDuckGo Tags: technology, books, q&a, self-published, eBooks, kindle, manuscript, Literary Agent, politics, writing, bureaucracy, code, programming, grad school, networking, education, work, freelance, tech, technology, gadgets, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital

    Ep. 168 - Starting a business for $100 vs $10,000

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 19:28


    A dollar results in more work depending on where it is spent. Consider the companies leaving California for Texas. Why limit yourself to your own state, or even your own country? People: Mark Cuban Locations: United States; New York, NY; Silicon Valley, CA; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Cambodia; Philippines; Malaysia; Panama; Berlin, Germany; Gibraltar; Sweden Companies: Dollar Tree, Upwork, Freelancer, Royal Dutch Shell, BuzzFeedVideo Worth It References: https://upwork.com Tags: taxation, visa, visa sponsorship, work visa, outsourcing, work, freelance, tech, technology, gadgets, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital

    Ep. 167 - Learning Russian update: B1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2018 21:31


    "I'm just terrible with languages..." have you heard that before? It's been 300 hours of private language instruction, and it's working. Quotes: "Make the best decision you can with the information you have at the time." Tags: language, languages, language learning, youth, high school, college, plans, private investment, angel investors, visa, conference, sponsorship, memorization, work, freelance, tech, technology, gadgets, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital Languages: Russian, Spanish, German, Mandarin Chinese Books: English Grammar for Students of Russian by Edwina J. Cruise Organizations: Bloomberg, Verbling, Woolf: Building The First Blockchain University, Huobi, EdCrunch 2018 Locations: Zurich, Switzerland; Oxford, England; Moscow, Russia

    Ep. 166 - Stellar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 12:34


    Woolf left Ethereum and has announced a launch on the Stellar blockchain platform. Locations: Berlin, Germany; Washington, DC, USA; Valletta, Malta Organizations: Ethereum, Stellar, IBM, Hyperledger Fabric, Linux Foundation, Woolf: Building The First Blockchain University Languages: Russian References: https://medium.com/the-woolf-company-blog/the-first-university-ico-ab843ec1b062 Tags: ERC20, ERC223, token sale, ICO, dapp, crowdsale, power level, work, freelance, tech, technology, gadgets, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital

    Ep. 165 - We left Ethereum for Stellar and Hyperledger

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 16:13


    I wrote the smart contracts. We're still switching. Locations: Washington, DC Organizations: Ethereum, Stellar, Ripple, Kickstarter, IBM, Hyperledger Fabric, Linux Foundation Universities: References: https://medium.com/the-woolf-company-blog/5a624f09a4b9 Tags: Byzantine Fault Tolerance, Etherem Casper, token sale, ICO, work, funding, angel investor, crowdsale, freelance, tech, technology, gadgets, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital

    Ep. 164 - Playing by the rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2018 14:35


    I was able to stay in Europe for a maximum of 90 days before my visa expired. Now I need a work visa. Locations: Valletta, Malta; Berlin, Germany; Washington, D.C., United States; European Union; Reykjavík, Iceland; Beijing, China Organizations: Woolf: Building The First Blockchain University, Pinewood Studios, Kippertie Studio, Red Digital Cinema, Oxford Student Union, Huobi, Regus, WeWork, SoftBank Group Universities: Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford; Wolfson College, University of Oxford; Trinity College, University of Oxford References: Schengen Agreement Tags: work, cinema, immigration, investment, efficiency, productivity, customs, risk, security, politics, government, legal, freelance, tech, technology, gadgets, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital

    Ep. 163 - Blockchain, politics, and education: an intersection

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 13:34


    Accreditation for education institutions tends ultimately to be controlled by governmental forces. Innovators are determining how blockchain technology integrates within that system. People: Alex Grech, The Commonwealth Centre for Connected Learning Hon. Minister Evarist Bartolo, Education and Employment Minister, Republic of Malta Organizations: Woolf: Building The First Blockchain University Locations: Malta; European union; China; Berlin, Germany; Washington, DC, United States Tags: politics, government, work, freelance, tech, technology, gadgets, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital

    Ep. 162 - I created an ERC20 token on Ethereum

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 19:49


    The token creation preceded attending the Blockchain, Credentials and Connected Learning conference through The Commonwealth Centre for Connected Learning (3CL) in Malta. Tags: work, freelance, tech, technology, gadgets, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital Companies: LinkedIn, LinkedIn Learning;

    Ep. 161 - Starting a blockchain company

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 20:21


    Learn about why I joined, and also how I rented a Red Cinema Camera from Pinewood Studios. Tags: Ethereum, ERC20, ERC223, token, education, cinematography, apprentice, law, work, freelance, tech, technology, gadgets, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital People: Dr Joshua Broggi Organization: Woolf: Building The First Blockchain University, GitHub, Pinewood Studios, Star Wars, KipperTie, Pelican, Red Digital Cinema, Sennheiser, Universal Audio, Oyster Web Storage, Oyster WS Schools: University of Oxford Locations: Berlin, Germany; Oxford, England; London, England; Valletta, Malta; Palm Beach, Florida; Washington, DC; New York City, New York; European Union References: - https://woolf.university - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfoDzY_CHp8

    Ep. 159 - How I learned Ethereum Blockchain development with Solidity and got hired

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 17:26


    I obtained a digital credential, posted it on LinkedIn, and they found me. Tags: dapp, ethereum, solidity, ERC20, ERC223, smart contracts, work, freelance, tech, technology, gadgets, marketing, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital References: Lynda, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, Udemy, Codecademy, Oyster Web Storage (Oyster WS), Oyster Protocol, PRL, Google Drive, Dropbox, Apple iCloud, Ethereum, IOTA, Blockchain Council

    Ep. 158 - Why I quit my job as a software engineer to become a blockchain developer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 13:37


    I left sunny South Florida and moved to the Mid Atlantic seeking better opportunity and new technology, specifically, blockchain development on the Ethereum platform using the Solidity programming language. Tags: bitcoin, ethereum, solidity, self-taught, back-end, software engineering, data, database, medical, healthcare, web development, api, work, freelance, tech, technology, gadgets, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital References: Blockchain Council, Lynda, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Learning Locations: South Florida, Washington DC

    Ep. 160 - Missing out on what is right front of you

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 7:39


    Your perceived goal can get in the way of you actually achieving it. Tags: software engineer, credential, certification, work, freelance, tech, technology, gadgets, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital References: YouTube, University of London, London School of Economics, Oyster Web Storage, Oyster WS, Locations: United States, Canada, England

    Ep. 157 - Why I quit podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2018 10:29


    I talked about business insights because I was working at a company full-time, which made the content relatable. But once I quit my job to learn blockchain development, the podcast came to an end. Tags: work, freelance, tech, technology, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, finance, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital

    Ep. 156 - What happens when you stop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2018 3:16


    You lose momentum and make it that much harder to start again. Tags: work, freelance, tech, technology, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business, consulting, leadership, finance, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital

    Ep. 155 - Stop waiting for opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2017 4:23


    Go make it. Business, Networking, Learning, Podcast Tags: economics, development, town, city, state, internet, source, principality, conversation, IT, sales, consulting, opportunity, knock, effort, possibility, entrepreneurship, solar, electricity, economy, global, oil, petrol, underwater, high-frequency trading, competitive advantage, software engineering, finance, quant, quantitative, plan, taxi, NGO, nonprofit, business. Mentions: Anchorage, Alaska, Japan, Uber. References: Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt by Michael Lewis (W. W. Norton & Company)

    Ep. 154 - Question your expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 4:16


    It will lead you to accomplish more. Tags: vacation, travel, adventure, career, grind, weekend, productivity, deal, coupon, bargain, saving, finance, expectations, flight, work, networking, business Mentions: Spirit Airlines, Anchorage, Alaska, New York City, New York, Dallas, Texas, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    Ep. 153 - When the worst thing is getting what you want

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017 6:07


    What you don't plan for often results in the most growth. Tags: dream, wish, hope, desire, goal, pursuit, effort, contract, relationship, sales, long-term, defense, government, public sector, regulation, politics, denial, challenge, growth, win, intensity, focus, president, career, rejection, business, leadership, learning, networking, entrepreneurship, consultant, consulting, consultancy. Mentions: Cleveland Clinic Florida - Weston Family Health Center, General Electric

    Ep. 152 - Bring it on

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017 3:31


    Have this mindset about every responsibility, even the ones that are frustrating. Tags: volunteering, dishes, longevity, regret, worry, concern, frustration, attitude, uncomfortable, sports, team, challenge, boss, task, responsibility, encouragement, indefatigable, influence, office, community, morale, manager, efficiency, joy

    Ep. 151 - The harder you work, the luckier you get

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2017 3:59


    Insomnia is no longer an issue. Tags: luck, lucky break, opportunity, Hollywood, royal, responsibility, finance, prepared, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, sleep, insomnia, study, job, exercise, nutrition, plan, habit, character, discipline, skill, routine, meetup, networking, consultant, hired, dream job, dream company, interview, director, manager, leader, recruiter, travel, fulfillment, consultant, consultancy, learning, leadership, business Mentions: Thomas Jefferson, Bitcoin

    Ep. 150 - Don't rest on your laurels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2017 2:10


    A marathon is still a race. Tags: struggle, battle, goal, success, fight, mission, job, responsibility, pursuits, achievement, drive, sprint, marathon, race, life, travel, investment, satisfied, endurance, discipline, habit, character, mindfulness, reminder, potential, learning, work, networking, business, consultant

    Ep. 149 - The importance of showing up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2017 3:16


    That's not all there is to success, but it's required. Tags: consistency, character, attributes, nutrition, exercise, fitness, blogging, gym, college, natural bodybuilding, challenge accepted, goals, cardio, yoga, Pilates, advice, college athletics, team, crazy, intensity, accomplishment, secret.

    Ep. 148 - What matters about diversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2017 5:25


    In business or education, diversity has a purpose: the bottom line. Tags: mornings, teacher, tutoring, foreign language, Mandarin, Chinese, 官话, Pinyin, 拼音, pronunciation, categories, philosophy, epistemology, English, listening, worldview, culture, sound, stubborn, innovation, policy, artificial, progress, diversity, bottom line, knowledge, exposure, preconceived, idea Mentions: Verbling

    Ep. 147 - Friday at the office

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 3:19


    How you treat Friday reveals how you value your company and how you understand your responsibility. Tags: office, holiday, vacation, relaxation, intensity, focus, drive, weekend, party, trending, goal, typical, normal, growth, investment, engagement, high school, football, high school football, play, game day, goal, speed, expectations, human behavior, don't slow down, increase, velocity, acceleration, work ethic, entrepreneur, leader, manager, mission, cost, success, priorities, advice.

    Ep. 146 - Skin in the game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 5:57


    Reference the people with an economic incentive to have expertise. Tags: expert, wisdom, I know a guy, qualification, experience, vehicle, auto, mechanic, honesty, shopping, services, entrepreneur, negotiation, angel investor, Shark Tank, money, wealth, private equity, skin in the game, ownership, ROI, business owner, valet, bottom line, third party, fleet, review, cold call, lux, luxury, luxury vehicle, trust, research, data, networking, loans, hiring, job. Mentions: Mark Cuban, Shark Tank, Warren Buffett, VINwiki, United Parcel Service (UPS), South Florida, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, The Hertz Corporation, Sixt Rent A Car

    Ep. 145 - Standing out in the global economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2017 7:17


    Establish your core competency, then further differentiate yourself. Tags: freelancer, contractor, consultant, hiring, content creation, audio engineering, blog, research, market, city, country, international, CEO, boss, leader, experience, application, skills, supplement, clever, foot in the door, halo effect, marketing, easy, simplicity, sell yourself, networking, bank, minimum essential requirement, job interview, project, priorities, convenience, automation, logistics, manager, stand out, college, university, graduate school, first step, hurdles, success, achievement. Mentions: SoundCloud, Upwork, Apple, Apple AirPods, Apple Continuity, macOS, iOS, iPhone, iPhone X, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Pro, iPad, iPad Pro

    Ep. 144 - Office competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017 4:21


    Create it to instigate growth for you and your team. Tags: competition, race, battle, sports, efficiency, company, organization, growth hacking, goals, motivation, coach, personal trainer, team, sales, co-worker, blog, article, writing, excuses, achievement, development, challenge accepted, business, learning.

    Ep. 143 - Converting frustration into action

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 4:13


    Use it to push you to make a change. Tags: foreign language, teacher, tutor, freelancer, contractor, morning, before the sunrise, frustration, consternation, progress, development, grammar, vocabulary, pain, effectual, homework, class, student, value, treasure, obligation, time, responsibilities, response, get over it, move forward, progress, growth, goals, pursuits

    Ep. 142 - The limited quest for knowledge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2017 4:39


    You're limited by what you're ready for. Tags: quest, knowledge, understanding, education, study, reading, books, speed reading, audiobook, textbooks, journal article, publication, documentation, consultant, contractor, freelancer, hiring, questions, advice, guidance, instruction, banking, investment, new, time, reception, posture, teacher, leader, interest, listening, treasure, value, wealth, feature, response, hard-hearted, humility, dismissive, consumption, fascinating, push yourself, synergy, compounding interest, voracity, business, networking, learning. Mentions: Amazon Kindle

    Ep. 141 - Outwork your competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2017 2:12


    To start a company, you don't necessarily need a new idea. Tags: startup, innovation, idea, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, management, leadership, boss, hiring, supplier, team, operations, surfing, smoothie bar, juice bar, work ethic, sweat equity, competition, business, learning. Mentions: 3 Natives, Modern Juice Company, Dave Ramsey, Amazon Prime

    Ep. 138 - Why the iPhone X price makes sense

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2017 9:16


    In defense of the iPhone X price: look at monetary policy. Tags: Apple, iPhone, iPhone X, economics, tax, inflation, monetary policy, stock, investment, original, money, dollars, assets, purchasing power parity (PPP), Consumer Price Index (CPI), central bank, expensive, bottom line, margin, revenue, manufacturing, logistics, globalization, suppliers, negotiation, government, luxury Mentions: Apple, iPhone, Engadget, Federal Reserve System, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Janet Yellen References: CPI Inflation Calculator Copyright: Image Copyright © 2017 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. I agree that the use is personal or editorial and non-commercial. Images and video cannot be altered or modified in any way, in whole or in part, that disparages Apple.

    Ep. 140 - When inspiration becomes a distraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 3:56


    Set your eyes forward. Remember the mission. Tags: consultant, tutor, language, Mandarin, Chinese, experience, industry, culture, people, destination, danger, purpose, history, empire, international, mission, goal, focus, professional, entrepreneurship, startup, community, literature, books, college, family, memory.

    Ep. 137 - The travel fallacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017 4:21


    You don't need to go somewhere special. Meet the people who are already around you. Tags: discovery, travel, home, hometown, new, explore, career, growth, origin, questions, street, drive, lost, new record, management, waterfront, ship yard, yacht, boat, real estate, condo, dock, networking, search, intentional, conversation Mentions: BrickTop's

    Ep. 136 - Do what needs to be done

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2017 3:02


    Reject everything else. Tags: excuses, distractions, attention, gym, fitness, weight training, routine, muscles, pull ups, basics, reps, reason, exercise, discipline, wherewithal, hold fast, difficult, mod, goals, compromise, grit, business, learning, bro do you even lift?

    Ep. 135 - Don't lose what you've learned

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2017 2:30


    You've worked hard for it. Keep it. Tags: discipline, goals, progress, success, achievement, victory, champion, daily, knowledge, wisdom, memory, memorization, books, reading, quotes, education, growth, repo, academia, research, thesis, reminder, reference, forget, business, remember your training, baby steps, what was the point, why did I do that, was it worth it, stories, things you will tell your kids one day Mentions: Zotero

    Ep. 139 - Sony α7R III vs. Nikon D850: why Sony beats Nikon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2017 4:08


    It's about global supply chain management. Nikon D850 vs. Sony α7R III. Sony A7R III vs. Nikon D850. Apple iPhone X vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Tags: Nikon, Sony, Apple, Samsung, Hasselblad, Phase One, α, photography, camera, gear, tech, gadgets, equipment, what's in your bag?, professional, supply chain, learning, business, professional, electronics, gear Mentions: Nikon, Sony Electronics, Apple, Samsung, Hasselblad, Phase One Copyright: Image Copyright © 2017 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. I agree that the use is personal or editorial and non-commercial. Images and video cannot be altered or modified in any way, in whole or in part, that disparages Sony Electronics Inc.

    Ep. 134 - Why precision is the key to communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2017 4:54


    How do you learn about what you never knew to ask? Tags: questions, ideas, detective, investigation, bank, account, finance, investment, trigger, reminder, categories, parameters, questions, knowledge, understanding, precision, details, teacher, communication, speaking, architecture, information, veteran, Navy, cost, expense, opportunity, intensity, business

    Ep. 133 - How you respond determines your character

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 1:46


    Not much is new to the human experience. Tags: hard work, discipline, focus, choices, daily, struggle, grit, pressure, character, loss, decisions, responsibility, proverb, who will you become, trial, growth, business, learning

    Ep. 132 - How to never eat alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 5:12


    Food and drinks are a crucial form of networking. Don't waste the opportunity. Tags: content creation, ideas, invention, creativity, people, conversation, communication, welcome, hello, hi, food, meal, restaurant, responsibility, busy, productivity, networking, entrepreneurship, research, problem solving, exposure, worldview, philosophy, freelance, passion, office life, client, consultant, coffee shop, professor, intentionality, opportunity, growth, business, how to get new ideas References: Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz

    Ep. 131 - How to get into medical school, or how to turn curiosity into opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 8:50


    Keep your priorities in order. Tags: volunteering, pre-med, medicine, healthcare, advice, wisdom, tips, MCAT, GPA, leadership, priority, focus, intensity, study, MD-PhD, mathematics, statistics, programming, statistical modeling, MD-MBA, MD-JD, DO, consultant, biopharmaceutical, necessary, excuses, graduate, categories, mindset, professional, dual degree, curiosity, jobs, business

    Ep. 130 - Avoid the trap of mental autopilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 4:06


    Avoid mental autopilot. Tags: sight, visual, future, responsibility, goal, task, champion, community, family, friends, banking, wealth management, money, competition, finance, investment, account, service, investigation, research, reflection, detective, search, business References: The New Tycoons: Inside the Trillion Dollar Private Equity Industry That Owns Everything Hardcover by Jason Kelly (Bloomberg Press), The Firm: The Story of McKinsey and Its Secret Influence on American Business by Duff McDonald (Simon & Schuster), The First Tycoon by T.J. Stiles (Vintage), Breaking Rockefeller: The Incredible Story of the Ambitious Rivals Who Toppled an Oil Empire by Peter B. Doran (Penguin Books), The House of Morgan: An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance by Ron Chernow (Grove Press)

    Ep. 129 - Embrace the challenge to force growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2017 3:55


    Seize every opportunity to become better, even amidst the challenge. Tags: hard work, discipline, growing up, CEO, advice, wisdom, learning, food, education, manager, schedule, leadership, role model, mentor, opportunity, growth hacking, difficulty, shortcuts, habit, character, construction, board room, field, court, challenge, networking, business Mentions: New York City, London

    Ep. 128 - You become what you consume

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2017 2:59


    Like they say, you are what you eat. Tags: company, friends, vocabulary, dictionary, philosophy, epistemology, foundation, books, movies, film, reading, goals, media, thought, news, thinkers, wisdom, knowledge, discernment, holistic, business Mentions: Timothy Keller, Netflix

    Ep. 127 - Go directly to the source

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2017 4:32


    Ad fontes. Tags: military, pilot, veteran, government, contractor, source, recruiter, hiring, third party, politics, entrepreneur, simple, basic, HR, requirements, research, university, jobs, protocol, consultant, DIY, Latin, business Mentions: LinkedIn

    Ep. 126 - The other side of networking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 4:18


    It's about being an asset, not just a consumer. Tags: networking, IT, consultant, brand, marketing, sales, web development, entrepreneur, startup, software developer, programming, trade, client, outsourcing, problem solving, creativity Mentions: Microsoft, .NET Framework

    Ep. 125 - The purpose of reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2017 3:06


    Put away the gadgets and turn off the music. tags: office, swimming, professional, language, reflection, meditation, distractions, progress, success, efficiency, goals, pursuits, mistakes, error, future, plan, preparation, memory, run, cycle, basketball, baseball, jog, gym, fitness, cars, audiobook, value, worth, excellence, intensity, workout, business, learning

    Ep. 124 - The consequences of not paying attention

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 3:09


    Read the whole question. Don't neglect the details. Tags: letter, networking, diligence, focus, exam, study, math, college, certificate, degree, fired, lost, time, efficiency, goals, dieting, fitness, gym, exercise, decision, habit, character, business, high school, learning

    Ep. 123 - The goal of rest and recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 3:55


    Consistency builds capacity. Tags: budget, college, study, work, struggle, performance, discipline, pressure, rest, effort, excellence, focus, networking, food, movies, exercise, yoga, breath, resilience, responsibility, character, leadership, endurance, business Mentions: United States Navy

    Ep. 122 - You won't ever be at 100%

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2017 4:20


    Learn to perform amidst an expectation of imperfection. Tags: wrestling, high school, perfection, performance, fitness, training, ready, match, fight, round, pursuit, flexibility, discipline, focus, presentation, sleep, exhaustion, board room, mission, excuses, steady, fear, business, boss

    Ep. 121 - How to write a personal statement or college essay

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2017 11:28


    Choose a subject, find a school, research the faculty, read their research. Tags: foreign language, Spanish, German, private tutor, drive, focus, intensity, cost, money, classics, linguistics, college essay, application, post-baccalaureate, degree, certificate, personal statement, passion, proof, evidence, law, history, research, faculty, ivy league, business, interview Mentions: University of Chicago, University of Oxford, Yale University References: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/when-apply/how-write-ucas-undergraduate-personal-statement Music: Bensound.com

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