Waking Up 30

Carter and Andrew talk about how to make decisions without losing their mind. Are you a satisficer or a maximizer? - avoiding decision paralysis How Carter and Andrew use satisficing: establish key parameters beforehand and then quickly chose an option that meets those parameters The “Prateo” or 80/20 principle - getting the most value for the least effort The Paradox of choice - more options do not necessarily mean better outcomes “Fail forward quickly” - one of Carter’s favorite quotes for living

Carter and Andrew talk about building a framework for a “Heck Yes” decision making filter. “Either [a decision] is a heck yes, or it’s a no.” - Derek Sivers Derek Sivers podcast Interview with Tim Ferriss No “yes.” Either “HECK YEAH!” or “no.” - from Derek’s blog

Notes: Mental Models - a scholarly summary from Princeton Mental Models - a good overview (and video!) from Farnam Street “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” - Lao Tzu

Theme: Doing the hard things Notes: “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” - Unattributed Miracle mornings and habit progression: unbearable ⇒ uncomfortable ⇒ unstoppable  [book] You have to eat the broccoli - Farnam Street Richard Branson says working out gives him at least 4 additional productive hours in a day. "Once you have mastered time, you will understand how true it is that most people overestimate what they can accomplish in a year--and underestimate what they can achieve in a decade." - Tony Robbins [more quotes here] SMART Goals

Theme: From Learning to Doing Notes and links: Miracle mornings and habit progression: unbearable ⇒ uncomfortable ⇒ unstoppable [book] Keystone habits The Obnoxious Roommate in Your Head - Arianna Huffington Domino effect for turning small steps into big wins

Carter and Andrew talk about why new habits can be hard. Notes and links: Why do we want to take a break from “good” habits? Visualizing the goal Headspace meditation app -- both Carter and Andrew recommend Habit stacking and creating a string of success The Tim Ferriss Show -- one our favorite podcasts “Nobody gets promoted for how quickly they respond to email” -- Cal Newport [blog]

Carter and Andrew talk about starting habits and building routines. Notes and links: Mental Models Tiny Habits and BJ Fogg’s TED Talk Miracle Mornings [book] Miracle mornings and habit progression: unbearable ⇒ uncomfortable ⇒ unstoppable [intro video] Building habits is in an of itself an achievement “People overestimate what they can accomplish in a day but underestimate what they can accomplish in a year.” -- Tony Robbins “I Am Not Your Guru” Tony Robbins documentary on Netflix

Theme: Starting with the why Notes and Links: Welcome to Waking Up 30 Connect with the hosts on Twitter: Carter is @cartergibson and Andrew is @fearafear You can also connect with us on Facebook at our show page Thanks for listening!