The No Alarms Club podcast (#NoAlarmsClub) is an experiment in lifestyle design where I build a life in which I no longer have to wake up to an alarm every day.
For season 3, we are reading The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy.The Compound Effect is one of the best books for turning every day into a victory. Darren Hardy, author and Editor-in-Chief of Success Magazine, has helped entrepreneurs like John Paul DeJoria (founder of Patrón Spirits Company), Tony Hsieh (CEO Zappos), and Dave Thomas (founder Wendy's) lead their companies to success. He knows what it takes to build something great in business and life.In this book, he reveals his time tested principles that will help you set reachable goals, break them down into manageable daily actions, nurture your relationships with family and friends who support you on this journey, "sell" yourself so that others want to buy from you; all while staying true to your own principles.The Compound Effect is a revolutionary new way to help you take control of your life and stop making excuses. Learn how to make every day count, build momentum and achieve extraordinary results in all areas of your life!Important Links:https://garrettmickley.com/the-compound-effect-by-darren-hardy-review-and-notes/https://go.darrenhardy.com/the-compound-effect-resources/https://no-alarms-club.simplecast.com/episodes/the-compound-effect-in-action
Key Takeaways From This Episode:We don't need more time; we need more focused time.One 90-minute block of focused time can be more productive than 8 hours unfocused.Set up a no-interruption time.Turn off notifications.Find silence.Action Items:For 3 weeks straight, M-F:Wake up at 6 AM (or earlier).Focus work for 90 minutes before consuming any media.Log your bedtime, wake time, and accomplishments for the 90 minutes.Bonus points for using the 90 minute block to write.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comOverlap by Sean McCabeReal Artists Don't StarveFull Focus PlannerBest Self JournalFour Hour Work WeekRemote
Key Takeaways From This Episode:We don't need more time; we need more focused time.One 90-minute block of focused time can be more productive than 8 hours unfocused.Set up a no-interruption time.Turn off notifications.Find silence.Action Items:Figure out the right amount of time for your focused blocks and breaks.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comOverlap by Sean McCabeReal Artists Don't StarveFull Focus PlannerBest Self JournalFour Hour Work WeekRemote
Key Takeaways From This Episode:We all have 24 hours in a day.We can't make time, we must rearrange it.Combine time such as cleaning or commuting with learning time.Say NO to more things, and people.Hire to fill in spots that take you more time than they're worth.Action Items:Make your NO ListResources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comOverlap by Sean McCabeGaming for Fun and ProfitPat Flynn - The Riches Are In The Niches
Key Takeaways From This Episode:We can't wait for inspiration to strike. We must make motivation happen.The hardest part is to get started.Once you get started, motivation starts to flow.Remove any barriers stopping you from getting started.Action Items:Figure out what your barriers of getting started are.Remove those barriers.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comOverlap by Sean McCabeAuthority by Nathan BarryConvertKitSELF JournalFull Focus Planner
Key Takeaways From This Episode:We need to tell everyone our goals.Everyone in our life must be on board with our goals.If the person closest to us is not on board, invest in them until they naturally come on board.Public accountability is key, but we also need partner accountability and personal accountability.Action Items:Talk to your partner and decide if the time is right to invest in their goals first.Start being publicly accountable. Right now. Go post on social media or something.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comOverlap by Sean McCabeReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff Goins
Key Takeaways From This Episode:Scarcity mindset is what happens when you quit your day job, put all your eggs into one basket, your overlap, and then struggle to make money. Scarcity mindset kills your passion real fast.You need a day job that covers 100% of your financial needs.Another option is to save up 6 or more months of expenses and then quit your day job.You might have to put your passion on hold to avoid killing it.Action Items:Same as last episode.Realize if you need to quit your day job or not.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comOverlap by Sean McCabe
Key Takeaways From This Episode:Don't quit your day job until your Overlap can cover 100% of your financial needs.If you don't come home from your day job energized to Overlap, you might need a new day job.Try doing your Overlap first thing in the morning, before your day job.Try cutting expenses and then cutting day job hours.Always think of your day job as a paid learning experience and apply as much of it as you can to your Overlap.Action Items:Realize if you need to quit your day job or not.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comOverlap by Sean McCabeReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff Goins
Key Takeaways From This Episode:A million dollars is not a lot of moneyDon't let other people crap on your goals.The difference between us and them is that we write down our goals, our plans, and our tasks.Work on the goal that will make the biggest impact on your life first.Action Items:Pick one goal.Make a list of 20 things you can do to get you closer to that goal.Do one of those things each day for the next 20 days.Rinse and repeat.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comOverlap by Sean McCabeOnline Business ONEGaming For Fun And ProfitTrace LabsOperation Safe Escape
Key Takeaways From This Episode:We must write down our goals.Make your goals uncomfortably big.Don't listen to people who crap on your goals.Work backwards from big goals to make smaller goals.Seriously though, write them down!Action Items:Make your list of goals.No need to be specific or worry about anything right now.Just write them down!Listen to the episode for my example list.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comOverlap by Sean McCabeOnline Business ONE
Key Takeaways From This Episode:Many of us have a long list of passions.The truth is, we don't love those things, we love the idea of them.We can enter an exploratory phase to discover what's right to pursue right now.We don't need to worry about money yet; just find the passion.Every skill we gain now will help us in the future.Action Items:Audit your passion! Go through the episode and listen to the different ways you can figure out what your passion is.We'll need to know for the next episode/chapter.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comOverlap by Sean McCabe
Key Takeaways From This Episode:People are going to tell us that we can't pursue our passion. They are wrong.Some people just want to protect us; others are jealous and want to stop us.We can't let them get in our way.We need to choose one thing to focus on while we build it up. Then we can move on to the next thing.Action Items:Take stock...how many things are you trying to pursue right now?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comOverlap by Sean McCabeReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsOnlineBusiness.ONE
Key Takeaways From This Episode:Overlapping is when you work a day job to pay your bills and then spend your extra time working on another craft with the goal of making it your next full time job.Imposter syndrome is normal, but we can't let it stop us.There is no wrong first step. Every step gets us closer to our goal.Action Items:Go buy the book Overlap by Sean McCabe at OverlapBook.comResources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comOverlap by Sean McCabeReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsOnlineBusiness.ONE
Key Takeaways From This Episode:This should have been episode 9, but instead it's episode 13.We can't just do our craft and not show it if we want success."In order to be found, you have to be findable." - Austin KleonAction Items:Go post something on social media.Post about something you're working on.It can be as simple as "Today I am working on [thing]."Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsOnlineBusiness.ONEGaming for Fun and ProfitBurnin' Dolla Signs ChallengeYour Secure LifemegabyteGhostmnmlwbdsgn
Key Takeaways From This Episode:Stressing over money will kill our passion for making art.We must make money to make art.Action Items:Pick up and start reading Overlap by Sean McCabe.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsOnlineBusiness.ONEOverlap by Sean McCabe
Key Takeaways From This Episode:Have a concise answer for the question"what do you do?"Some people do best jumping from thing to thing, and that's okay.Some people do best focusing on one thing until they master it, and that's okay, too."For better or for worse, I am really interested in a lot of different things, and trying things out myself to see what it's like to actually experience producing media or other things is always interesting." - Mark FrauenfelderAction Items:What is the best for you? Are you the type of person who wants to focus on one thing and be the best of the best of the best? Or are you the type of person who is like me and wants to learn a little bit of everything and not master anything, but just be able to throw something together just because we enjoy working in so many different types of media?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsOnlineBusiness.ONEBoing BoingWired MagazineMakeCyberpunk by Billy IdolmegabyteGhostOperation Safe Escape
Key Takeaways From This Episode:We make more money when we retain ownership of our work.When we own our work, we also maintain control.When we have success, use it as leverage for future success."I wish I'd had a mentor. I never picked up on the fact that if you want to get somewhere, look at where you're trying to get and start by studying the people who've gotten where you want to go." - Stephen KellogAction Items:Get and read Real Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsStart thinking about how you can maintain ownership and still sell your work. It's okay to finish the whole podcast series before you decide on anything.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsOnlineBusiness.ONE
Key Takeaways From This Episode:Art is not appreciated in the scope of capitalism. We must change that.Don't work for free.Not even "spec work."We need to start pricing our art right now. TODAY.We can also sell training to make our art.Action Items:Come up with prices for your art.Start a spreadsheet to keep track of income as well as expenses.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsOnlineBusiness.ONE
Key Takeaways From This Episode:CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien influenced and helped each other.Even pop stars have lots of producer credits.No one out here successful is going it alone.Enter into contents...pay attention to the winners.Find accountability.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsOnlineBusiness.ONE
Key Takeaways From This Episode:"Without a network, creative work does not succeed." - Jeff Goins, Real Artists Don't StarveWe must surround ourselves with like-minded people.They must not only be like-minded but also working in the same craft.Adjacent work, such as artists hanging out with art dealers, is also ideal.If you can't find a scene that suits you, start one.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsOnlineBusiness.ONE
Key Takeaways From This Episode:"Follow your curiosities and get a paycheck. Don't focus so much on the job, but on the ideals and the goals." - Kabir SehgalPatrons are necessary for our success.Build up a body of work, show you're serious about your craft, then reach out to potential patrons.Use your day job to fund your craft as much as possible.Also use your day job to practice your craft as much as you can.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsOnlineBusiness.ONE
Key Takeaways From This Episode:"Stubbornness gets in the way when it's all about you, your fame, your reputation, your success. But it becomes a tool when used to further your work.""An artist's job is not to be perfect, but to be creating."We must always be creating. Always be practicing.Don't let your stubbornness get in the way of your feelings.Don't ignore good intentioned constructive criticism.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:NoAlarmsClub.comReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsOnlineBusiness.ONE
On the days where you really hate your day job and you're just really, really not into it, remind yourself that this is going to help in the future.This skill, whatever you're doing, you're building up skills, you're building up knowledge and it's going to help regardless.Key takeaways from this episode:Success is a series of goals, actions, and small wins that add up to your big break.Goins says, "we must always be practicing, always earning our stripes."Just because something isn't directly and obviously related to the craft that we're working on, it doesn't mean there isn't something to be learned.Find a master and follow everything they do.Become their greatest case study.Resources mentioned in the episode:NoAlarmsClub.comReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsOverlap by Sean McCabeMasterclass.comOnlineBusiness.ONE
Key Takeaways:"Creativity is not about being original. It's about learning to rearrange what has already been in a way that brings fresh insight to old material." - Jeff Goins, Real Artists Don't StarveWe don't spend enough time studying those before us.We develop our own style by copying those we admire and then throwing our own flares on it to make it our own.When we reach success, we should promote artists who are inspired by us.Resources mentioned in this episode:NoAlarmsClub.comReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff GoinsOverlap by Sean McCabeOnlineBusiness.ONE
Key Take-Aways from this episode:It's okay to reinvent who we are.It's okay for us to "change the script," that we are living and pursue something else.We aren't born an artist. We become one."We don't fake it til we make it. We believe it until we become it."It takes hard work and dedication for most of us to become good at something.Entrepreneurs who don't "Overlap" are 33% more likely to fail.What is the next path that I want to take? I need to figure this out.Resources mentioned in this episode:NoAlarmsClub.comReal Artists Don't Starve by Jeff Goins4 Hour Work Week by Tim FerrissOverlap by Sean McCabeOnlineBusiness.ONEBoss vs Leader Image via Ikonik (not affiliated w/ this podcast).
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