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10 - Reducing Screen Time - Cal Newport - Digital Minimalism Part 2/2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 66:27


This is Part 2 of the "Digital Minimalism" book by Cal Newport which means in this podcast we layout what it was like to live out the book for 4 weeksAbout the bookListen to Digital Minimalism and you'll never again mindlessly sacrifice your productivity to clickbait or lose 40 minutes of your evening to your Instagram feed.  In this timely and enlightening audiobook, Cal Newport introduces a philosophy for technology use that has already improved countless lives.   Digital Minimalism will teach you how to rethink your relationship to social media and rediscover the pleasures of the offline world. It'll help you implement a 30-day 'digital declutter' process, making sure you're in control of your tech and not the other way around. Get the bookEbook: HereAudible: Here

10 - Reducing Screen Time - Cal Newport - Digital Minimalism

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 33:06


This is Part 1 of the "Digital Minimalism" book by Cal Newport which means in this podcast we review our initial reading of the book, layout the books core principles and set out our tasks to live. In Part 2 we will review what it was like living out the book!About the bookListen to Digital Minimalism and you'll never again mindlessly sacrifice your productivity to clickbait or lose 40 minutes of your evening to your Instagram feed.  In this timely and enlightening audiobook, Cal Newport introduces a philosophy for technology use that has already improved countless lives.   Digital Minimalism will teach you how to rethink your relationship to social media and rediscover the pleasures of the offline world. It'll help you implement a 30-day 'digital declutter' process, making sure you're in control of your tech and not the other way around. Get the bookEbook: HereAudible: Here

9 - Story telling - Jonah Sachs - Winning the Story Wars

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 22:50


This is Part 1 of the "Winning the Story Wars" book by Jonah Sachs which means in this podcast we review our initial reading of the book, layout the books core principles and set out our tasks to live. In Part 2 we will review what it was like living out the book!About the bookThe story wars are all around us. They are the struggle to be heard in a world of media noise and clamour. Today, most brand messages and mass appeals for causes are drowned out before they even reach us. But a few consistently break through the din, using the only tool that has ever moved minds and changed behavior—great stories. This book gives practical tips on creating an effective brand story and winning the story wars.Get the bookEbook: HereAudible: Here

8 - Becoming Icemen - Wim Hof - The Wim Hof Method - Part 2/2

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 56:35


This is Part 2 of  "The Wim Hof Method" book by Wim Hof  which means in this podcast we layout what it was like to live out the book for 3 weeksAbout the bookWim has become known as "The Iceman" for his astounding physical feats, such as spending hours in freezing water and running barefoot marathons over deserts and ice fields. Yet his most remarkable achievement is not any record-breaking performance--it is the creation of a method that thousands of people have used to transform their lives.The only definitive book authored by Wim Hof on his powerful method for realizing our physical and spiritual potential.Wim Hof has a message for each of us: "You can literally do the impossible. You can overcome disease, improve your mental health and physical performance, and even control your physiology so you can thrive in any stressful situation." With The Wim Hof Method, this trailblazer of human potential shares a method that anyone can use--young or old, sick or healthy--to supercharge their capacity for strength, vitality, and happiness.Get the bookEbook: HereAudible: Here

8 - Becoming Icemen - Wim Hof - The Wim Hof Method - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 29:28


This is Part 1 of the "The Wim Hof Method" book by Wim Hof which means in this podcast we review our initial reading of the book, layout the books core principals and set out our tasks to live. In Part 2 we will review what it was like living out the book!About the bookWim has become known as "The Iceman" for his astounding physical feats, such as spending hours in freezing water and running barefoot marathons over deserts and ice fields. Yet his most remarkable achievement is not any record-breaking performance--it is the creation of a method that thousands of people have used to transform their lives. The only definitive book authored by Wim Hof on his powerful method for realizing our physical and spiritual potential.Wim Hof has a message for each of us: "You can literally do the impossible. You can overcome disease, improve your mental health and physical performance, and even control your physiology so you can thrive in any stressful situation." With The Wim Hof Method, this trailblazer of human potential shares a method that anyone can use--young or old, sick or healthy--to supercharge their capacity for strength, vitality, and happiness.Get the bookEbook: HereAudible: Here

Interview with David Allen, Time Management Guru and Author of Getting Thing Done

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 51:56


In this episode, Ben and Joel interview David Allen, a global time management icon and Author of Getting Thing Done.

7 - Negotiating Like a Badass - Chris Voss - Never Split the Difference - Part 2/2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 56:52


This is Part 2 of the "Never Split The Difference" book by Chris Voss which means in this podcast we layout what it was like to live out the book for 3 weeks.About the bookNever Split the Difference is a riveting, indispensable handbook of negotiation principles culled and perfected from Chris Voss's remarkable career as a hostage negotiator and later as an award-winning teacher in the world's most prestigious business schools. From policing the rough streets of Kansas City, Missouri, to becoming the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator to teaching negotiation at leading universities, Voss has tested these techniques across the full spectrum of human endeavour and proved their effectiveness. Those who have benefited from these techniques include business clients generating millions in additional profits, MBA students getting better jobs, and even parents dealing with their kids.Get the bookEbook: HereAudible: Here

7 - Negotiating Like a Badass - Chris Voss - Never Split the Difference - Part 1

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 30:35


This is Part 1 of the "Never Split The Difference" book by Chris Voss which means in this podcast we review our initial reading of the book, layout the books core principals and set out our tasks to live. In Part 2 we will review what it was like living out the book!About the bookNever Split the Difference is a riveting, indispensable handbook of negotiation principles culled and perfected from Chris Voss's remarkable career as a hostage negotiator and later as an award-winning teacher in the world's most prestigious business schools. From policing the rough streets of Kansas City, Missouri, to becoming the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator to teaching negotiation at leading universities, Voss has tested these techniques across the full spectrum of human endeavour and proved their effectiveness. Those who have benefited from these techniques include business clients generating millions in additional profits, MBA students getting better jobs, and even parents dealing with their kids.Get the bookEbook: HereAudible: Here

6 - Task & Thought Management - David Allen - Getting Things Done - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 40:35


This is Part 2 of the "Getting Things Done" book which means in this podcast we layout what it was like to live out the book for 3 weeks. About the bookIn today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. In Getting Things Done, veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares the breakthrough methods for stress-free performance that he has introduced to 2 million people across the globe. Allen's premise is simple: our productivity is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve effective productivity and unleash our creative potential.Get the bookEbook: HereAudible: HereGet our notesHelp Self Book Notes: snip.ly/wge7dv

6 - Task & Thought Management - David Allen - Getting Things Done - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 29:40


This is Part 1 of the "Getting Things Done" book which means in this podcast we review our initial reading of the book, layout the books core principals and set out our tasks to live. In Part 2 we will review what it was like living out the book!About the book In today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. In Getting Things Done, veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares the breakthrough methods for stress-free performance that he has introduced to 2 million people across the globe. Allen's premise is simple: our productivity is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve effective productivity and unleash our creative potential. Get the book Ebook: HereAudible: Here

Interview with Matt Mochary, Author of The Great CEO Within

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 54:08


In this episode, Ben and Joel interview Matt Mochary, Author of The Great CEO Within and renowned coach to some of Silicon Valley's fastest-growing tech companies and investors including Reddit, Clearbit,  Coinbase and Sequoia Capital.The primary objective of The Great CEO Within Book is to teach start-up founders and leaders how to efficiently scale their business from startup to corporation by implementing a system of accountability, effective problem-solving, and transparent feedback. BUT, this book also steps out a bunch of personal tips, tricks and hacks for achieving more in your own work-life. SO, we recommend it to any professional looking to take their career to the next level or wanting to manage others.

5 - How to Lead - Matt Mochary - The Great CEO Within - Part 2/2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 45:50


This is Part 2 of the "The Great CEO Within" which means in this podcast we layout what it was like to live out the book for 3 weeks.The primary objective of this book is to teach start-up founders and leaders how to efficiently scale their business from startup to corporation by implementing a system of accountability, effective problem-solving, and transparent feedback. BUT, this book also steps out a bunch of personal tips, tricks and hacks for achieving more in your own worklife. SO, we recommend it to any professional looking to take their career to the next level or wanting to manage others.Get our notesHelp Self Book Notes: snip.ly/wge7dvGet the bookEbook: snip.ly/vu4vn3 (This version is legal and FREE!)Audible: No audiobook version

5 - How to lead - Matt Mochary - The Great CEO Within - Part 1

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 30:44


This is Part 1 of the "The Great CEO Within" which means in this podcast we review our initial reading of the book, lay out the books core principals and set out our tasks to live. In Part 2 we will review what it was like living out the book!The primary objective of this book is to teach start-up founders and leaders how to efficiently scale their business from startup to corporation by implementing a system of accountability, effective problem-solving, and transparent feedback. BUT, this book also steps out a bunch of personal tips, tricks and hacks for achieving more in your own worklife. SO, we recommend it to any professional looking to take their career to the next level or wanting to manage others.Get our notesHelp Self Book Notes: snip.ly/wge7dvGet the book Ebook: snip.ly/vu4vn3 (This version is legal and FREE!)Audible: No audiobook version

4 - Tony Robbins Virtual Conference - Unleash the Power Within

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 100:42


This month we didn't do a book, we did the Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within Conference (Virtual)! The 4-day event is Tony Robbin's entry-level conference and is all unleashing the forces within you and breaking through everything thats holding you back. It covers everything from dieting to relationships to goal setting. In this episode, Ben and Joel are joined by their wives Rhianna and Tess. The group give their hot take on the conference's core principals and share stories about what it was like to live it out over the last month.

3 - Meditation - Joy on Demand by Chade-Meng Tan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 51:28


This month's book was Joy on Demand by Chade-Meng Tan. The book is a beginner's guide to mediation and improving your baseline happiness, mental ability, and emotional resilience. In this episode, Ben and Joel give their hot take on the book's core principals and share stories about what it was like to live it out over the last month.

2 - All round life coaching - Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 99:53


This month's book was Unlimted Power by Anthony Robbins. The book is an all-round life coaching book with a theme of giving yourself more power to adapt, act and achieve bigger goals. In this episode, Ben and Joel give their hot take on the book's core principals and share stories about what it was like to live it out over the last month.

1 - Optimising your time - Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 50:13


This month's book was Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy. The book is all about optimising your time to achieve more of your goals. In this episode, Ben and Joel give their hot take on the book's core principals and share stories about what it was like to live it out over the last month.

Why are we doing this?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 37:28


An introduction to co-hosts Ben Hallett and Joel Di Trapani. We talk about why we're recording this podcast, list our top 5 self-help books to date and choose our first book for the podcast.

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