Podcasts about Infinite Games

ALERT THE PRESSES.You can make a body of work that reveals you to be an unpredictable genius pop star at age 42, if you so choose.Do you so choose?If this is the year you want to stop grinding against the rickety machine that someone else built and always breaks down right before you're supposed to get paid…and instead you want to heroically hurdle yourself into space at rocket-speed toward your biggest goals like Matt Damon launching himself off Mars in nothing but a spacesuit and a tarp…Then you'll need to make a paradoxical move.What's a Paradoxical Move?A paradoxical move is, as Michelle Pellizzon Lipsitz explains in this week's episode, an intentional break in the pattern of your personal thinking. It's going left when you'd usually go right.But it's not a grind. And it's not random. It's actually fast and somewhat effortless, super strategic and exceptionally fun.I wanted to talk with Michelle about this because she introduced me to this concept back in 2021, and there's literally no one smarter I could ask to explain it to me.Michelle isn't just the founder of Holisticism or the host of The Twelfth House or the creator of SPACIES or the brain behind sublimatrix — a Matrix of Destiny cipher or a consultant that offers incredible status quo-changing experiences to her clients.After almost a decade of running a very profitable company, she could sit back and let the hits keep coming. But instead, she's soon going to UCLA to pursue her PhD.So truly, there is no one better with whom I could ask about making unknowable, unexpected, and career-intensifying moves than Michelle.In this episode, we discuss:* The spectrum of age and how it changes your understanding of the creative process* The way independent artists can use institutions as a way to make their body of work at a faster rate* Infinite Games vs. Finite Games (thanks Yancey Strickler & Joshua Citarella for the inspo there!)* How to discern what you think is cool when you feel indoctrinated by the culture* How to become more unknowable and more unpredictable and evade AI from co-opting your brain* And how to use paradoxical moves in your career to find way more opportunities and get where you want to go much fasterThe episode vibe is as follows:MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

In this episode, William Green chats with Christopher Begg, an exceptional hedge fund manager who is the CEO & CIO of East Coast Asset Management. Chris has also taught for many years at Columbia Business School, where he teaches the prestigious Security Analysis course that Warren Buffett took with Ben Graham in 1951. Here, Chris discusses how to stay calm amid market turmoil; how he identifies great businesses; why Tesla could deliver extraordinary long-term returns; & how he builds a balanced life in 7 key areas. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 03:54 - How Christopher Begg handles extreme market turmoil. 04:07 - Why he loves volatility & how he exploits it.  06:27 - What 3 qualities he seeks when identifying an exceptional business.  18:19 - Why temperament is the key to investment success.  28:06 - How Perimeter Solutions embodies what he looks for in a stock. 31:49 - How value investing has evolved to what he calls “Value 3.0.” 42:15 - Why Tesla could deliver “extraordinary” returns over many years.  42:15 - What he thinks of Elon Musk.  01:11:13 - Why the secret of success is “persistent incremental progress.” 01:13:48 - How a 66-day challenge helped Chris to nurture good habits. 01:26:06 - How Buffett & Munger won the investing game with “class & virtue.” 01:34:18 - How to design a balanced, joyful, & spacious life.  Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more here. Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Chris Begg's investment firm, East Coast Asset Management. Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time. Tanya Luhrmann's How God Becomes Real. Maurice Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of Perception. Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Richard Bach's Jonathan Livingston Seagull. James Carse's Finite & Infinite Games. David Whyte's Consolations & Consolations II. Madeleine Green's song discussed by William & Chris. William Green's book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book. Follow William Green on X. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: SimpleMining Hardblock Found AnchorWatch DeleteMe Fundrise CFI Education Indeed Vanta Shopify The Bitcoin Way Onramp HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Spotify! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom podcast, I, Stewart Alsop, sat down once again with Aaron Lowry for our third conversation, and it might be the most expansive yet. We touched on the cultural undercurrents of transhumanism, the fragile trust structures behind AI and digital infrastructure, and the potential of 3D printing with metals and geopolymers as a material path forward. Aaron shared insights from his hands-on restoration work, our shared fascination with Amish tech discernment, and how course-correcting digital dependencies can restore sovereignty. We also explored what it means to design for long-term human flourishing in a world dominated by misaligned incentives. For those interested in following Aaron's work, he's most active on Twitter at @Aaron_Lowry.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 – Stewart welcomes Aaron Lowry back for his third appearance. They open with reflections on cultural shifts post-COVID, the breakdown of trust in institutions, and a growing societal impulse toward individual sovereignty, free speech, and transparency.05:00 – The conversation moves into the changing political landscape, specifically how narratives around COVID, Trump, and transhumanism have shifted. Aaron introduces the idea that historical events are often misunderstood due to our tendency to segment time, referencing Dan Carlin's quote, “everything begins in the middle of something else.”10:00 – They discuss how people experience politics differently now due to the Internet's global discourse, and how Aaron avoids narrow political binaries in favor of structural and temporal nuance. They explore identity politics, the crumbling of party lines, and the erosion of traditional social anchors.15:00 – Shifting gears to technology, Aaron shares updates on 3D printing, especially the growing maturity of metal printing and geopolymers. He highlights how these innovations are transforming fields like automotive racing and aerospace, allowing for precise, heat-resistant, custom parts.20:00 – The focus turns to mechanical literacy and the contrast between abstract digital work and embodied craftsmanship. Stewart shares his current tension between abstract software projects (like automating podcast workflows with AI) and his curiosity about the Amish and Mennonite approach to technology.25:00 – Aaron introduces the idea of a cultural “core of integrated techne”—technologies that have been refined over time and aligned with human flourishing. He places Amish discernment on a spectrum between Luddite rejection and transhumanist acceleration, emphasizing the value of deliberate integration.30:00 – The discussion moves to AI again, particularly the concept of building local, private language models that can persistently learn about and serve their user without third-party oversight. Aaron outlines the need for trust, security, and stateful memory to make this vision work.35:00 – Stewart expresses frustration with the dominance of companies like Google and Facebook, and how owning the Jarvis-like personal assistant experience is critical. Aaron recommends options like GrapheneOS on a Pixel 7 and reflects on the difficulty of securing hardware at the chip level.40:00 – They explore software development and the problem of hidden dependencies. Aaron explains how digital systems rest on fragile, often invisible material infrastructure and how that fragility is echoed in the complexity of modern software stacks.45:00 – The concept of “always be reducing dependencies” is expanded. Aaron suggests the real goal is to reduce untrustworthy dependencies and recognize which are worth cultivating. Trust becomes the key variable in any resilient system, digital or material.50:00 – The final portion dives into incentives. They critique capitalism's tendency to exploit value rather than build aligned systems. Aaron distinguishes rivalrous games from infinite games and suggests the future depends on building systems that are anti-rivalrous—where ideas compete, not people.55:00 – They wrap up with reflections on course correction, spiritual orientation, and cultural reintegration. Stewart suggests titling the episode around infinite games, and Aaron shares where listeners can find him online.Key InsightsTranshumanism vs. Techne Integration: Aaron frames the modern moment as a tension between transhumanist enthusiasm and a more grounded relationship to technology, rooted in "techne"—practical wisdom accumulated over time. Rather than rejecting all new developments, he argues for a continuous course correction that aligns emerging technologies with deep human values like truth, goodness, and beauty. The Amish and Mennonite model of communal tech discernment stands out as a countercultural but wise approach—judging tools by their long-term effects on community, rather than novelty or entertainment.3D Printing as a Material Frontier: While most of the 3D printing world continues to refine filaments and plastic-based systems, Aaron highlights a more exciting trajectory in printed metals and geopolymers. These technologies are maturing rapidly and finding serious application in domains like Formula One, aerospace, and architectural experimentation. His conversations with others pursuing geopolymer 3D printing underscore a resurgence of interest in materially grounded innovation, not just digital abstraction.Digital Infrastructure is Physical: Aaron emphasizes a point often overlooked: that all digital systems rest on physical infrastructure—power grids, servers, cables, switches. These systems are often fragile and loaded with hidden dependencies. Recognizing the material base of digital life brings a greater sense of responsibility and stewardship, rather than treating the internet as some abstract, weightless realm. This shift in awareness invites a more embodied and ecological relationship with our tools.Local AI as a Trustworthy Companion: There's a compelling vision of a Jarvis-like local AI assistant that is fully private, secure, and persistent. For this to function, it must be disconnected from untrustworthy third-party cloud systems and trained on a personal, context-rich dataset. Aaron sees this as a path toward deeper digital agency: if we want machines that truly serve us, they need to know us intimately—but only in systems we control. Privacy, persistent memory, and alignment to personal values become the bedrock of such a system.Dependencies Shape Power and Trust: A recurring theme is the idea that every system—digital, mechanical, social—relies on a web of dependencies. Many of these are invisible until they fail. Aaron's mantra, “always be reducing dependencies,” isn't about total self-sufficiency but about cultivating trustworthy dependencies. The goal isn't zero dependence, which is impossible, but discerning which relationships are resilient, personal, and aligned with your values versus those that are extractive or opaque.Incentives Must Be Aligned with the Good: A core critique is that most digital services today—especially those driven by advertising—are fundamentally misaligned with human flourishing. They monetize attention and personal data, often steering users toward addiction or ...

This week Jim O'Shaughnessy (Website | X) joins Humans On The Loop to carry our first on-record conversation on Infinite Loops into bold new terrains! Jim is one of the most renowned investors and asset managers of all the time and the author of several hugely best-selling and influential books on investing, including What Works on Wall Street, Invest Like The Best, and Predicting The Markets of Tomorrow. He also founded the first online investment advisor and holds the patent for “ the origination and fulfillment of stock investment portfolios over a worldwide computer network.” (You heard right!)After decades of success in wealth management, he left his company in the care of his son Patrick and launched O'Shaughnessy Ventures — a firm that combines “Jim's deeply rooted interest in all things art, science, investing and tech with his long-held desire to establish positive sum scenarios designed to help promising creators and their inspiring ideas succeed, regardless of age, location, job history or level of education.”Last fall when I was on his show, we played a game of mind-jazz about “how we can live curious, collaborative and fulfilling lives in our deeply weird, complex, probabilistic world.” For this discussion, I wanted to rotate the axis of our exploration and learn how Jim's personal experiences have contributed to the frame through which he engages life. Sweeping across scales from candid autobiography to team inquiry into some of the wickedest problems — like how we foster meaningful relationships and balance achievement with humility — we covered a lot of new ground.I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did and benefit from a fresh take on the mind — and heart — of one of the most exemplary mavericks I know.If you find value in this conversation, please like and subscribe (YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify), leave a comment, and consider supporting my mission to help us cultivate wisdom in an age of magical technologies. Humans On The Loop is fiscally-supported by my friends at HAPPI (Helping Awesome People Prosper Intentionally), so you can become a member here or make tax-deductible contributions at every.org/humansontheloop. Recurring donors get the same community perks, including the book club and online course recordings.Project LinksContact me if you have questions or propositionsProject pitch & planning documentFull episode and essay archivesJoin the Future Fossils Discord Server for both public and members-only threadsMeet collaborators on the open online commons Wisdom x Technology Discord serverChapters0:00:00 - Teaser0:01:16 - Intro0:06:23 - Jim's Backstory0:31:43 - Crisis Personalities + Creativity vs. Risk Mitigation0:46:28 - Networks of Trust + Bootstrapped Credentials0:53:37 - Incenting Trust: Mass Customization + Consensus Reality Collapse1:06:14 - The Iterated Prisoner's Dilemma + Trust-Building in Social Networks1:13:25 - How Do We Design for Flourishing at Scale (or Can We)?1:21:22 - Markets as Complex Systems1:29:10- Using (Especially Local) AI to Accelerate Realizing Your Mistakes1:37:23 - OutroMentioned Reading, Listening, & PeopleFrom Nowhere: Artists, Writers, and The Precognitive Imagination by Eric WargoThe Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchristFinite and Infinite Games by James P. CarseThe Status Game by Will StorrThe Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu (John Minford, translator)Power and Influence: Beyond Formal Authority by John P. KotterOne Summer: America 1927 by Bill BrysonGödel, Escher, Bach by Douglas HofstadterThe End of Trust - McSweeney's Issue 54Bilawal Sidhu — How to Unite Reality with Imagination - Infinite Loops PodcastWill Storr — The Status Game - Infinite Loops PodcastBrendan McCord — AI and The Philosophy of Technology - Infinite Loops PodcastAdam Aronovich on A Cultural Anthropology for The Psychedelic Internet - Future Fossils PodcastReimagining the PhD - Nadia AsparouhovaThe TPOT PhD - Priya RoseSo many music festivals have been canceled this year. What's going on? - Greg Rosalsky for NPRCory DoctorowDoug RushkoffAlfred North WhiteheadJosiah WarrenJed McKennaJosh WolfeSocratesUpcoming Events* My new single and music video “The Big Machine” goes live on April 1st! Pre-save to Spotify or pre-order on Bandcamp here.* I'm co-facilitating a session on “Right Relations with AI” for the School of Wise Innovation's Spring Cultivator alongside a superb faculty. Cohort starts April 3rd!* The book club is back! Join us for a group reading and discussion of Federico Campagna's Prophetic Culture: Recreation for Adolescents with asynchronous discussion in the Future Fossils Discord server and a live call on May 3rd. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelgarfield.substack.com/subscribe

This is the third in a series of episodes with world-leading product management  experts about how we might build product management best practices into team leadership. Alex Komoroske spent years as either a Product Manager or Director of Product Management for platforms that most of us use every day: Chrome, Google Maps, Google Earth, and others. He then went on to lead corporate strategy at Stripe, another platform most of us use every day.  While at Google, Alex wrote an internal how-to called “Practical PM Stuff” that many Google PMs referred to as the Product Managers Bible.  It covered everything from basics like how to answer an email to esoterica like the difference between complexity and ambiguity or how Schelling points form in organizations. In this episode, Dart and Alex discuss:- Work as an ecosystem, not a machine- Indirect influence over direct control- How frameworks can kill creativity- The role of product management in work design- How companies stifle innovation- The power of riding momentum- Managers as curators, not controllers- Balancing autonomy and structure- Why great ideas bypass leadership- And other topics...Alex Komoroske is a product leader and systems thinker who specializes in platforms and ecosystems. Alex is known for his "Gardening Platforms" approach, which encourages guiding ecosystems toward greatness instead of controlling them. Now Co-CEO of Common Tools, he continues to explore how technology and organizations evolve.Resources Mentioned:Finite and Infinite Games, by James Carse: https://www.amazon.com/Finite-Infinite-Games-James-Carse/dp/1476731713The Stacy Barton conversation about Disney storytelling and work. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/immersive-experience-design-how-to-use-story-to-design/id1612743401?i=1000599527522 The Marty Cagan conversation about product management and work   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-design-products-people-love-principles-and/id1612743401?i=1000668997003 The David Obstfeld conversation about brokering social networks and work https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-networks-the-1-predictor-of-economic/id1612743401?i=1000677462011 Connect with Alex:Website: https://www.komoroske.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-komoroske-6597336/Twitter: https://x.com/komoramaWork with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

The world glorifies the grind of entrepreneurship, but nobody talks about the toll it takes on your well-being. Stress, self-doubt, and a constant need to prove yourself can leave even the most driven entrepreneurs feeling stuck. Without addressing the root cause, you risk burnout and a loss of purpose. Self-discovery is the game-changer most entrepreneurs overlook. In this Happiness Squad Podcast episode, Ashish Kothari and Alex Raymond, Founder of AMplify, Board at Kapta, and Host of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast, explore how self-discovery empowers entrepreneurs to face their toughest challenges, find clarity, and sustain long-term success in their ventures. Things you will learn in this episode:• Overcoming imposter syndrome in entrepreneurship • The importance of self-discovery for resilience• Reframing success as a journey, not a destination• How to operate in your zone of genius• Preventing burnout through alignment and relationshipsIf you want proven, actionable tips to address the most pressing challenges in entrepreneurship, this is an episode you wouldn't want to miss.Resources: ✅• The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast by Alex Raymond: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-entrepreneur/id1708478000• The Conscious Entrepreneur Summit by Alex Raymond: https://consciousentrepreneur.us/ • The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI): https://www.mindgarden.com/117-maslach-burnout-inventory-mbi • Well-being in the Workplace by McKinsey & Co.: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/well-being-in-the-workplace • Related Episode with Dr. Srikumar Rao: https://podcast.happinesssquad.com/episode/living-in-pure-awareness-with-professor-srikumar-rao Books: ✅• "10X Is Easier Than 2X" by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy: https://a.co/d/2OCtzHs • "How Will You Measure Your Life?" by Clayton Christensen: https://a.co/d/eZaR7pn• "Finite and Infinite Games" by James Carse: "Finite and Infinite Games" by James Carse • Hardwired for Happiness book by Ashish Kothari: https://www.amazon.com/Hardwired-Happiness-Proven-Practices-Overcome/dp/1544534655

Tobi Lütke is the founder and CEO of Shopify, a $130 billion business that powers over 10% of all U.S. e-commerce. Starting as a snowboard shop in 2004, Shopify has become the leading commerce platform by consistently approaching problems differently. Tobi remains deeply technical, frequently coding alongside his team, and is known for his unique approach to leadership, product development, and company building. In our conversation, we discuss:• Why complexity kills entrepreneurship• How to develop and leverage your unique talent stack• How specifically Tobi approaches thinking from first principles• The importance of focusing on unquantifiable qualities like joy and delight• Why Tobi works backward from a 100-year vision• Why metrics should support decisions, not make them• The power of following your curiosity• What Tobi believes it takes to be a great product leader• Much more—Brought to you by:• Sinch—Build messaging, email, and calling into your product• Liveblocks—Ready-made collaborative features to drop into your product• Loom—The easiest screen recorder you'll ever use—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/tobi-lutkes-leadership-playbook—Where to find Tobi Lütke:• X: https://x.com/tobi• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiaslutke/• Website: https://tobi.lutke.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Welcome and introduction(04:17) The Tobi tornado(07:10) Maximizing human potential(11:05) Education and personal growth(16:47) Operating without KPIs(25:00) First-principles thinking(40:04) Remote work(45:59) Why Tobi never stopped coding(54:46) Embracing disagreement(01:01:27) The 100-year vision(01:09:29) Balancing tactics and positioning(01:17:15) Encouraging entrepreneurship(01:19:34) The power of good UX(01:28:42) The talent stack and unique opportunities(01:34:30) The role of passion in product development(01:36:39) Final thoughts and farewell—Referenced:• How Shopify builds a high-intensity culture | Farhan Thawar (VP and Head of Eng): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-shopify-builds-a-high-intensity-culture-farhan-thawar• Breaking the rules of growth: Why Shopify bans KPIs, optimizes for churn, prioritizes intuition, and builds toward a 100-year vision | Archie Abrams (VP Product, Head of Growth at Shopify): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/shopifys-growth-archie-abrams• The ultimate guide to performance marketing | Timothy Davis (Shopify): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/performance-marketing-timothy-davis• Brandon Chu on building product at Shopify, how writing changed the trajectory of his career, the habits that make you a great PM, pros and cons of being a platform PM, how Shopify got through Covid: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brandon-chu-on-what-its-like-to-build• IRC: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRC• Goodhart's law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodhart%27s_law• Glen Coates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glcoates/• How Shopify builds product: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-shopify-builds-product• The Last Dance on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80203144• Autoregressive Models for Natural Language Processing: https://medium.com/@zaiinn440/autoregressive-models-for-natural-language-processing-b95e5f933e1f• Archimedean property: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archimedean_property• Tabula rasa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabula_rasa• Daniel Weinand on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielweinand/• World of Warcraft: https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com• Harley Finkelstein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleyf/• Monorepo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monorepo• The Sarbanes Oxley Act: https://sarbanes-oxley-act.com/• Shopify builds Shopify Balance with Stripe to give small businesses an easier way to manage money: https://stripe.com/customers/shopify• Stanford marshmallow experiment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_marshmallow_experiment• Brian Armstrong on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barmstrong/• We are the Web: https://link.wired.com/public/32945405—Recommended books:• Finite and Infinite Games: https://www.amazon.com/Finite-Infinite-Games-James-Carse/dp/1476731713• The Infinite Game: https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350X/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

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In this episode of the Wealthy Consultant Podcast, host Mike Walker discusses the often overlooked importance of aligning goal setting with personal values and virtues. He introduces the '10X Your Year Challenge,' a new initiative for their Chamber clients, emphasizing the foundational role of values in achieving long-term success. Through insights inspired by Taylor's concepts, Mike elaborates on how real fulfillment comes from aligning actions with inner values, and how misalignment can lead to dissatisfaction, even when external goals are met. The episode encourages listeners to reassess and prioritize personal values to create a fulfilling and successful life.Enjoy the episode and check the links below for more info & ResourcesGet an inside look at how to get involved with The Wealthy Consultanthttps://wealthyconsultant.com/Our Monthly Printed Memos - Free Trialhttps://consultingmemo.com/optin-568134011666363883437See our Portfolio of Brands https://welchequities.com/OVERVIEW: (00:36) The Foundation of Effective Goal Setting(00:51) Introducing the 10X Your Year Challenge(01:09) Understanding Values and Virtues(01:29) Finite vs Infinite Games in Business(02:53) The Role of Values in Achieving Success(04:37) Personal Value vs Market Value(05:28) Aligning Personal Values with Goals(07:11) The Importance of Values in Goal Setting

In this episode of the Entrepreneur Aligned podcast, host Jarrod Musick delves into the concept of finite versus infinite games in the context of business planning. Drawing from consultations with business owners facing acquisition offers, Jarrod explores the strategic decision-making process of whether to sell or continue operating a business. He highlights the importance of identifying whether you are pursuing finite goals with clear endpoints or playing an infinite game driven by long-term enjoyment and fulfillment. Jarrod also discusses various strategies for managing risk, such as leveraged buyouts and equity financing, and emphasizes the need for personal financial planning in business decisions. Whether you're contemplating an acquisition offer or aiming to sustain your business for the long haul, this episode provides valuable insights into aligning your business strategy with your personal goals.       -----   ABOUT JARROD   Jarrod was born into financial planning and solving financial problems. With his financial advisor father Steve telling stories about finance around the dinner table from an early age, the idea that everyone has a different financial situation was always there. After an early professional career spent in nonprofit and government, Jarrod came back to his roots helping people plan and invest in 2011. Since then, he has worked with individual clients, led internal teams and ultimately became partner and the CEO of Destiny Capital in 2017. With a passion for helping entrepreneurs change the world, Jarrod ultimately oversaw the creation of Entrepreneur Aligned in 2020. With both Destiny Capital and Entrepreneur Aligned, Jarrod leads teams that help people live lives of abundance where money is simply a tool to let everyone be a positive force for the world around them. When he isn't working with the talented teams for EA and DC you can find him chasing his twins, wily trout or a podium spot at an OCR race.   WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Subscribe to our Entrepreneur Aligned Podcast for new episodes posted every week OR click below to check out more new content from Entrepreneur Aligned.   Wealth Digest - weekly articles delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our YouTube channel Connect on LinkedIn Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Check out our Linktree   REACH OUT TO US!   If you have a question or simply want to talk through your financial planning, we are here to help.   SEND US A MESSAGE or call 720-715-7570   DISCLOSURE: Jarrod Musick is an officer of Destiny Capital and Entrepreneur Aligned, a DBA of Destiny Capital. All opinions expressed by Jarrod are solely his own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Destiny Capital or Entrepreneur Aligned. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. We recommend consulting with your wealth advisor, CPA/tax advisor and/or attorney, as applicable to your situation, prior to implementing a new investment strategy. Advisory services provided by Destiny Capital Corporation, a Registered Investment Adviser.  

In this insightful episode, Mark Jewell welcomes Tim Hammerich, host of the Future of Agriculture Podcast and partner at Cogent Consulting, for a deep dive into intentional leadership, culture building, and navigating challenges in agribusiness. From their shared FFA roots to current leadership hurdles, Mark and Tim explore how intentionality shapes success in business and life. Tim also shares his journey transitioning from recruitment to communications consulting and how embracing "infinite games" has transformed his perspective on success.Key Takeaways:Intentional Leadership Starts with Choices:Being intentional is about making definitive choices and accepting the opportunity cost of those decisions.Leaders who embrace intentionality attract like-minded individuals, creating strong, aligned teams.Building a Strong Organizational Culture:Define core values and repeat them consistently. For Tim's Little League team, these were: effort, respect, and teamwork.Prioritize what matters most to your organization, and be honest about your limitations.Lessons in Talent Retention:Know who you are as an employer—set realistic expectations for your team.Align talent with company values and needs to ensure long-term success and engagement.The Power of Infinite Games:Shift focus from finite goals (e.g., earning a specific income) to infinite pursuits like designing a fulfilling lifestyle.An infinite mindset creates resilience and sustained motivation.Energy Management > Time Management:Prioritize movement, hydration, and rest to maximize productivity and focus.Working on high-leverage tasks rather than low-value activities leads to greater impact and fulfillment.Notable Quotes:“Intentionality is about making a choice, even when it means closing other doors.” – Tim Hammerich“The leaders winning the talent game are those who know what they stand for—and what they don't.” – Mark Jewell“Don't try to do so much. Focus on what's most important and let go of the rest.” – Tim Hammerich“The ag economy is tough right now. Give yourself grace and prioritize taking care of yourself.” – Tim HammerichPractical Applications for Leaders:Create Intentional Culture: Define and embody your core values. Reiterate them consistently to build alignment.Focus on Energy Management: Stay hydrated, get quality sleep, and move regularly to sustain high performance.Prioritize the Infinite Game: Focus on long-term fulfillment and growth rather than short-term wins.Evaluate Your Time: Assess the financial and personal ROI of your activities to focus on what truly matters.Tim leaves listeners with an important reminder to give themselves grace during challenging times. Whether navigating the complexities of agribusiness or balancing personal responsibilities, taking care of yourself and staying intentional can lead to greater fulfillment and resilience.Lead with intention, embrace the infinite game, and thrive in all areas of life!

Chapter 1:Summary of Finite and Infinite Games"Finite and Infinite Games" by James P. Carse is a philosophical exploration of two types of games that can be applied to life and human interaction. Carse categorizes games into two types: finite games and infinite games.1. Finite Games: These are played for the purpose of winning. The rules are fixed, players compete against each other, and there is a clear endpoint. Examples include sports, competitions, and any situation where participants strive for specific goals or victories. Finite games focus on achieving a particular outcome, often leading to defined winners and losers.2. Infinite Games: In contrast, infinite games are played for the purpose of continuing the play. The rules can change, the objective is not necessarily to win but rather to ensure that the game can continue and evolve. This perspective emphasizes growth, collaboration, and the nurturing of relationships. Infinite games focus on the journey rather than the endpoint, promoting a sense of community and ongoing engagement.Carse elaborates on the implications of these two forms of play in various aspects of life, such as business, relationships, education, and personal growth. He encourages readers to consider which type of game they are playing in different areas of their lives and promotes the idea that adopting an infinite mindset can lead to richer, more fulfilling experiences.The book ultimately prompts a reevaluation of how individuals approach their interactions and endeavors, advocating for a shift from a solely competitive mindset to one that values connection, creativity, and the ongoing nature of existence.Chapter 2:The Theme of Finite and Infinite Games"Finite and Infinite Games" by James P. Carse is a philosophical exploration rather than a traditional narrative with characters and plot points. It presents a framework for understanding human interactions, choices, and the nature of life itself through the lens of two types of "games": finite and infinite. Below are key themes and ideas, as well as concepts relevant to character development in the broader sense of personal growth and understanding. Key Plot Points and Concepts1. Definition of Games:- Finite games are those with fixed rules, clear winners and losers, and a defined beginning and end, such as sports or board games.- Infinite games are played for the purpose of continuing the play, with the aim of keeping the game going and involving as many people as possible, such as love, art, and education.2. Motivation and Purpose:- Players in finite games are often motivated by achievement, competition, and clear outcomes. Infinity players engage in pursuits that foster connection, growth, and ongoing experience.3. Evolving Perspectives:- Throughout the text, Carse encourages readers to shift their perspective from finite to infinite games—viewing life as a continuing journey rather than a competition with set endpoints. This shift is integral to personal development and understanding.4. Play and Participation:- The concept of "play" is central; it's not merely associated with children but is vital for creativity, experimentation, and joy in both finite and infinite contexts.5. Accepting Uncertainty:- Carse posits that infinite players embrace uncertainty and change rather than seeking rigid control or definitive outcomes. This acceptance leads to richer experiences and deeper connections. Character Development (as a metaphor for personal growth)1. From Competitor to Collaborator:- The book challenges individuals to consider how they approach their roles in life—transitioning from a mindset focused solely on winning to one of collaboration and mutual support.2. Maturity in Perspective:- The readers are invited to consider their...

Season 2, Episode 7 | "If I wasn't concerned with the outcome, but was more concerned with being in the experience, what would that open up for me?" In this episode of Strong & Awake, Dane and Mitch explore the concept of playing infinite games versus finite games in life. They challenge the traditional mindset of winning and losing, urging listeners to focus on growth rather than just the end result. Through engaging anecdotes and thought-provoking discussions, they highlight how adopting an infinite game perspective can transform relationships, careers, and personal well-being. By embracing voluntary discomfort and consistent practices, they argue, we can cultivate resilience and a richer, more fulfilling life. This episode invites you to rethink your goals and the games you play, offering a fresh lens to view life's challenges and opportunities.Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:23 Playing Infinite Games04:54 Finite vs. Infinite Goals10:06 Embracing Presence15:38 Practical Steps to Play Infinite19:08 Building a Practice27:35 The Bigger GameMentions:James Carse: Mentioned as the author of "Finite and Infinite Games," which introduces the concept of finite games (with winners and losers) and infinite games (which continue indefinitely).Simon Sinek: Referenced for his book "The Infinite Game," which builds on Carse's ideas and applies them to business and personal development.James Clear: Cited for his work on habits, particularly the idea that identity-based habits (e.g., becoming a runner) are more sustainable than goal-based habits.Peter Attia: Referenced for his book "Outlive," which discusses living a better life in terms of both quality and quantity.Tim Gallwey: Mentioned for his book "The Inner Game of Tennis," which discusses the concept of "relaxed focus" and being present in the moment.Anchor Actions:Shift Your Perspective on Goals: Reflect on the areas of your life where you might be playing a finite game with a win-lose mindset. Consider how you can reframe these areas into infinite games focused on ongoing growth and connection. For example, in relationships, aim to nurture and perpetuate the bond rather than "winning" arguments or gaining leverage.Practice Daily Rituals for Identity Building: Establish daily habits that align with the person you want to become, not just tasks to complete. Focus on who you are becoming through your daily practice, reinforcing your identity through action and playing the infinite game of personal growth.Embrace Presence in Every Moment: Cultivate the habit of being fully present in your daily interactions and tasks. Whether in a conversation, a work task, or a personal challenge, practice relaxed focus and engage deeply with the moment. This presence not only enhances your immediate experience but also contributes to a richer, more fulfilling life as you play the infinite game of becoming.Join Us:Our Membership Community (MWOD) is where we embrace discomfort as a path to personal development. Remember, it's probably not for you... but if we're wrong about that, or if you want to find out for yourself, visit us at MWOD.io

Playground by Richard Powers is a multi-layered novel about life in, out of and around the ocean and explores ideas of playgrounds and paradise; computer games and AI; adventure, exploration, colonization and more. Powers joins us to talk about the inception of the story, his research process, the importance and beauty of connecting to the natural world and more with guest host, Chris Gillespie. We end this episode with TBR Top Off book recommendations from Marc and Donald. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): Playground by Richard Powers The Overstory by Richard Powers Bewilderment by Richard Powers Finite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake The Light Eaters by Zoë Schlanger Featured Books (TBR Top Off): Orbital by Samantha Harvey State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

In this special anniversary episode, Charlie Gilkey and Maghan Haggerty reflect on the five-year milestone of Start Finishing, diving deep into its impact on their lives, the lives of their community, and Productive Flourishing's evolution over the past 17 years. They explore how doing your best work transforms you as an individual and creates ripple effects for leaders and their entire teams.Topics We Explored:* The deeper paradox of productivity: Why do we often end up putting off the things we really want to do in life to some later date? (When that means we may not ever start, let alone finish, those projects.) * The origins of Start Finishing as a book, and the driving force behind it, namely to argue for doing the work that matters and treating one's "best work" as priority — and what that changes in how we approach meaningful projects.* All the ways in which personal and team success are interconnected, and how Charlie's third book Team Habits built on the foundations of Start Finishing.* The multitude of “best work” stories we've heard from people around the world who, as a result of finding Start Finishing, have finished the projects that matter.* Embracing life and work simultaneously by living and working with purpose, and finding joy in the process. * Charlie's vision for the future of "Productive Flourishing", inviting people to embrace the "get to" mindset (“getting to” do the work we've dreamed of doing.) Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:CHARLIE'S BOOKS* Start Finishing: How to Go From Idea to Done * The Start Finishing Field Guide* Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results * The Small Business Life Cycle BLOG POSTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE* Yet Another Blog on Time Management?!* Stand Tall, Creative Giants* The Air Sandwich: Why Your Big Picture and Day-to-Day Reality Don't Link Up* A Frog a Day Keeps Your Anchors Aweigh* Success Often Comes When You're Not Searching for ItOTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE* Finite and Infinite Games by James P Carse * Give to Grow by Mo Bunnell (Episode 254)* Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert* PF Productivity CoachingIf this podcast episode — and PF in your inbox in general — benefit you, consider how much you might flourish with access to the full archive of writing, monthly coaching calls & e-courses with a paid subscription.Thanks for Listening!We'd love to hear your stories of what you've started and finished thanks to Start Finishing. Share your best work moments with us!Subscribe to the Productive Flourishing Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform so you never miss an episode. Plus, if this episode resonated with you, leave a review to help others find the show.Episode Timestamps[0:00] Re-introduction to the podcast and the 5-year anniversary of Start Finishing.[2:15] Maghan discusses her personal journey with "Productive Flourishing" and the impact of Start Finishing on her life, work, and career. [7:48] Charlie shares the origins of Start Finishing and how it connects to Productive Flourishing's broader mission.[15:30] The importance of “best work” and why focusing on it and keeping it a priority leads to our thriving. [20:58] The transition from Start Finishing to Team Habits and how personal and team success intertwine.[32:46] Further reflection on how Productive Flourishing has evolved over 17 years and what's next.[40:30] Maghan shares some Start Finishing reader stories about the power of finishing our most meaningful projects.[47:20] Charlie and Maghan dive into ideas about thriving in both work and life, by following a sense of purpose in both. Coming Soon: Limited, Signed Start FinishingTo celebrate the 5th anniversary, Charlie's gone into the vault and found a small number of first edition hardcovers of Start Finishing he'll sign (and personalize, with whatever message you'd like) and make available for sale.If you're interested in getting your own hands on this piece of PF history, or giving a one-of-a-kind gift to that person you know could benefit from Start Finishing, hit the button to sign up, and you'll be the first to know when we have these available for sale. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe

In a series of 10 interviews, John Cottrell, shares his 10 tips to a happier life (link in the description if you want to hear all 10 now) John often referred to as the "Breakthrough Guy," is a coach dedicated to empowering ambitious CEOs and professionals. He is known for his transformative approach in helping individuals overcome personal and professional barriers. John's methodology includes a series of steps designed to release emotional burdens, challenge limiting beliefs, and optimise personal and professional performance. His coaching program promises significant improvements, from increased profits to enhanced work-life balance and personal fulfillment. John recently appeared on the Watkin sofa, where he shared his "10 Rules to a Happy Life," a segment from his series of interviews aimed at providing actionable insights for achieving a more contented and successful life. If you can't wait for the next podcast of John - All 10 chats can seen in this YouTube Playlist https://youtu.be/bxcMxkO67Zg?si=TLzR5hpYSX3vvdZt John is a friend of mine and has helped me tremendously over the years. I created these videos as thank you to him to making life better and hopefully his teachings will help you?

In this episode of the Entrepreneur Aligned podcast, host Jarrod Musick delves into the concept of finite versus infinite games in the context of business planning. Drawing from consultations with business owners facing acquisition offers, Jarrod explores the strategic decision-making process of whether to sell or continue operating a business. He highlights the importance of identifying whether you are pursuing finite goals with clear endpoints or playing an infinite game driven by long-term enjoyment and fulfillment. Jarrod also discusses various strategies for managing risk, such as leveraged buyouts and equity financing, and emphasizes the need for personal financial planning in business decisions. Whether you're contemplating an acquisition offer or aiming to sustain your business for the long haul, this episode provides valuable insights into aligning your business strategy with your personal goals.       -----   ABOUT JARROD   Jarrod was born into financial planning and solving financial problems. With his financial advisor father Steve telling stories about finance around the dinner table from an early age, the idea that everyone has a different financial situation was always there. After an early professional career spent in nonprofit and government, Jarrod came back to his roots helping people plan and invest in 2011. Since then, he has worked with individual clients, led internal teams and ultimately became partner and the CEO of Destiny Capital in 2017. With a passion for helping entrepreneurs change the world, Jarrod ultimately oversaw the creation of Entrepreneur Aligned in 2020. With both Destiny Capital and Entrepreneur Aligned, Jarrod leads teams that help people live lives of abundance where money is simply a tool to let everyone be a positive force for the world around them. When he isn't working with the talented teams for EA and DC you can find him chasing his twins, wily trout or a podium spot at an OCR race.   WANT TO LEARN MORE?   Subscribe to our Entrepreneur Aligned Podcast for new episodes posted every week OR click below to check out more new content from Entrepreneur Aligned.   Wealth Digest - weekly articles delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to our YouTube channel Connect on LinkedIn Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Check out our Linktree   REACH OUT TO US!   If you have a question or simply want to talk through your financial planning, we are here to help.   SEND US A MESSAGE or call 720-715-7570   DISCLOSURE: Jarrod Musick is an officer of Destiny Capital and Entrepreneur Aligned, a DBA of Destiny Capital. All opinions expressed by Jarrod are solely his own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Destiny Capital or Entrepreneur Aligned. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. We recommend consulting with your wealth advisor, CPA/tax advisor and/or attorney, as applicable to your situation, prior to implementing a new investment strategy. Advisory services provided by Destiny Capital Corporation, a Registered Investment Adviser.

NOTE: This episode was recorded before July 13th and political issues are discussed with no reference to the events that transpired. Do you have undeniable self-belief in what you're pursing in the future because you are apart of it? Whether it's your relationship, business, family, or another part of your life, this can absolutely be the key ingredient to your success. Not only daily success but playing what we discuss as the "infinite game". Are you playing finite games or the infinite game? If you are playing the long game, have you operationalized it with how you think and approach your life? Today's episode is a wide ranging conversation with our thoughts after watching the debate, spending time in perspective, and pondering how long our society can operate the way it's currently been run.   ---------------------   Rate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcasts   “I love these conversations!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps us support more people in their efforts to create a meaningful life. Also, if you haven't already done so, subscribe to our WTHN Newsletter!   Join the WTHN Membership here! For additional support, you can apply for 1:1 coaching with Lauren by clicking here. Or, you can join the waitlist for our next round of WTHN Coaching by clicking here.   ---------------------   Time Stamps:   (1:26) Insane Water Bill The Past 2 Months (3:48) Interesting Times (Recorded Before July 13th) (7:25) Beliefs Around Positivity and Opting Out (10:10) Infinite vs Finite Games (11:38) Spending A Lot Of Time in Perspective (15:35) Operationalizing The Long Game (16:40) What Do We Do With This Awareness? (22:10) Fighting Big Pharma (30:53) Dire Urgency (38:55) Nothing Is Missing (47:55) Being Stuck In Survival (57:27) Please Subscribe, Share, and Message Us --------------------- Join Our Free WTHN Facebook Group   Follow Lauren on Instagram   Follow Joseph on Instagram   Follow WTHN on Instagram

Practical Psychology for navigating life's challenges and cultivating joy. Sam Webster Harris explores the concept of life as a series of games, blending psychological insights with practical wisdom. He discusses how every aspect of life involves some form of gameplay, from professional networks like LinkedIn to personal decisions and social interactions. We dig into the intersection of Philosophy and Psychology to understand the experiencing self and how we navigate our moments. Sam emphasizes the importance of understanding the different 'modes' of approaching life's games—machine, intelligent, and zen. He advocates for living authentically, focusing on self-amusement, and challenging societal norms. Learn to apply some of the more surreal and abstract concepts of the mind into real life: How to understand what game you are playing? Establish what is really at stake Define the rules for yourself to play your own game Have more fun The episode encourages listeners to reassess their motivations and redefine what winning means in their personal game of life. Further reading: Godel, Escher, Bach - Douglas R. Hofstedter Finite and Infinite Games - James P. Carse The Infinite Game - Simon Sinek The Way of Zen - The Taboo of Knowing Who You Are - Alan Watts Sponsors: Cozy Earth: Luxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware that become softer as you use them. 35% off code 'GROWTH' - CozyEarth.com SleepyClub: Doctor-approved natural sleeping aid that improves sleep quality. Safe to take every day. 20% discount code 'GROWTH20' - SleepyClub.co.uk ShortForm: Summaries and guides for the world's best books and ideas. FREE trial and 20% off annual fee - ShortForm.com/Psychology Meet Sam Free Call - Schedule Link Influence the Show Feedback - Request and Ideas Form Growth Mindset pod: Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Watch - YouTube (Growth Mindset) Mail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com Insta - SamJam.zen Newsletter - Expansive Thinking Chapters: 00:00 The Concept of Life as a Game 01:28 The Rules of Life's Games 03:17 The Games of LinkedIn and Appearance 06:30 Life Lessons - Philosophy for fun and success 11:36 Your Point of View is First Player 14:03 The Three Modes for Playing Games 15:00 Applying the Modes to Social Media, News and Health 17:00 Final Thoughts 18:00 Housekeeping and Recommendations Topics: understanding life games and personal growth how to play life games on your own terms mastering life games for more fun and success psychological models for better life decisions navigating life's games with mental models building mental strength through understanding games enhancing life strategies with cognitive psychology applying psychology to everyday life games tips for playing life's psychological games dealing with societal expectations psychologically philisophical insights into life's hidden games developing self-awareness in life's games practical psychology for navigating life's challenges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time and patience are the hidden keys to achieving long-term success. So, what does it take to leverage these elements effectively? In this episode, we're joined by Darren Lee, the founder of Voics and host of Kickoff Sessions. Dan shares insights from interviews he's conducted and emphasizes developing success over the years through consistent effort. Listeners will learn about the impact of focus, priorities, and defining success on their own terms rather than fitting predefined labels or roles. In this episode, you'll discover: - The importance of time and patience in achieving long-term goals. - How to find skills that provide asymmetrical returns. - The value of continuous learning and genuine curiosity. - Strategies for leveraging platforms like YouTube to grow a podcast. - Insights on living intentionally by aligning with one's values. 0:00 Introduction 6:28 Time's impact on success, personal experiences, and podcast growth. 11:44 Skills with asymmetrical returns, examples of traits. 13:15 Time management and self-alignment for success. 19:22 Darren's personal growth, interviews, and self-awareness. 24:21 Curiosity and value in podcasting. 26:31 YouTube's role in podcast growth, video quality, SEO. 30:47 Growing a podcast through YouTube and video content. Connect with Darren: LinkedIn: in/darren-lee1 Website: https://www.voics.co Podcast: https://www.kickoffsessions.com Instagram: @darrenlee.ks Check out my FREE reading list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insidetheinspired.com/reading⁠⁠⁠⁠ For all of the courses, podcasts, blogs, contact, and merch, check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://insidetheinspired.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1FV1VqP⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @jonathanzcohen Rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform! Your feedback helps us bring you the best possible content and grow our community.

Be sure to leave a comment down there in the comment place thingy. I spent my birthday in the Appalachian Mountains, wihch reminded me of a trip to Big Bend on the Mexico border. Also, I'm into how to change the game we're playing from a finite one to an infinite one. Plus, my continuing lack of participation and the Roaring Twenties. My new special is out now: https://youtu.be/3y_zeO7JLD0 You can join my newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/cVECrL And as always, please consider telling a friend if you dig the show. 01:34 Who's Is the Drugs 10:48 Infinite Games 17:36 I Don't Know 20:33 The Roaring Twenties

Are you dealing with an impossible situation? All people will be confronted with situations that they are powerless over-death, illness, addictions, etc. What can we learn from those people who were transformed by their suffering? We call those people Saints. In this episode we discuss one key thing that set them apart from the rest, and puts holiness within our reach. READ BELOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR FAMILY TODAY AND GAIN ACCESS TO OUR FREE RESOURCE! YOU WILL GET: A springboard to enhance communication and end repeated conflict with your spouse,  Enable you to better parent and enjoy your relationship with your children.  Reduce your frustration and bring more peace to your home. Provide needed direction as we try our best to navigate dilemmas that naturally spring up around family life.   STOP AVOIDING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR SPOUSE!  DO THIS INSTEAD! Download FREE FAMILY CULTURE RESOURCES LINK BELOW! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.aweber.com/form/19/955349019.htm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to dlawsonpsych@gmail.com. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message. For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/support

Leaders Teach us the Why, Playing Infinite Games & A Bit of Optimism w/ Simon Sinek   AZ TRT S05 EP10 (225) 3-10-2024    What We Learned This Week Best Selling Author & Speaker Simon Sinek talks Leadership & creating safe environments New Podcast A Bit of Optimism - inspiring stories Start With the Why - tell people the Why, before the What & How Playing Infinite Games - long term over short term Leaders Eat Last - Empathy, care about employees     Guest: Simon Sinek, Best Selling Author & Speaker Simon is an unshakeable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.     Described as "a visionary thinker with a rare intellect," Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are, and end the day fulfilled by the work they do. A trained ethnographer, Simon is fascinated by the people and organizations that make the greatest and longest-lasting impact. Over the years, he has discovered some remarkable patterns about how they think, act, and communicate, and also the environments in which people operate at their natural best. Simon may be best known for his TED Talk on the concept of WHY, which has been viewed over 60 million times, and his video on millennials in the workplace-which reached 80 million views in its first week and has gone on to be seen hundreds of millions of times. He continues to share inspiration through his bestselling books, including global bestseller Start with WHY and New York Times bestsellers Leaders Eat Last and The Infinite Game, as well as his podcast, A Bit of Optimism.   In addition, Simon is the founder of The Optimism Company, a leadership learning and development company, and he publishes other inspiring thinkers and doers through his publishing partnership with Penguin Random House called Optimism Press. His unconventional and innovative views on business and leadership have attracted international attention, and he has met with a broad array of leaders and organizations in nearly every industry. He frequently works with different branches of the US Armed Forces and agencies of the US government, and is an adjunct staff member with the RAND Corporation - one of the most highly regarded think tanks in the world. Simon is also active in the arts and with not-for-profit work, or what he likes to call the for-impact sector. In 2021, he founded The Curve: a diverse group of forward-thinking chiefs and sheriffs committed to reform modern policing from the inside-out. Their purpose is to build a profession dedicated to protecting the vulnerable from harm while advancing a vision of a world in which all people feel justice is administered with dignity, equity, and fairness.     A BIT OF OPTIMISM Podcast   The future is always bright.if you know where to look. Join Simon Sinek each week for A Bit of Optimism as he talks to inspiring people who teach him more about life, leadership and generally interesting things. Episodes & Info: HERE     Simon's Books: HERE         Start with Why - how great leaders inspire action | Simon Sinek | TEDxPugetSound - Link to Video Talk HERE       The Infinite Game - Link to Video Talk HERE       Leaders Eat Last | Simon Sinek - Link to Video Talk HERE           Notes:   Seg. 1   Host Matt talking 3 Key Simon Sinek Concepts – Start with Why, Infinite Game, Leaders Eat Last     Start with Why 'German philosopher Frederick Nietzsche once said, ‘He who has a why, can endure any how.' Knowing your why is an important first step in figuring out how to achieve the goals that excite you and create a life you enjoy living (versus merely surviving!). Indeed, only when you know your ‘Why' will you find the courage to take the risks needed to get ahead, stay motivated when the chips are down, and move your life onto an entirely new, more challenging, and more rewarding trajectory.' - excerpt from Forbes article People buy why you do it, so start with the why. Most business know the what, and how they do it - but rarely understand the 'Why'. This is what your mission statement should be. Starbucks does it for customer connection, to make interaction unique for the customer, make it an experience, more than just buying a cup of coffee. People believe Starbucks cares about them so they buy more coffee and keep coming back. It helps that customers enjoy the coffee, but there are lots of places to get good coffee. They go for the experience. Starbucks feels different than the other stores. The Starbucks Mission Statement is: "Our mission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time." People wonder about the future of Apple after Steve Jobs. Their current mission statement is about products and how much better they are than competitors. This is very different than what Jobs believed, and maybe that is why they have hit a bump recently. I pulled an excerpt from an investing article  - 'It is radically different from Steve Jobs' original ideals, which are encapsulated in his mission statement: "To make a contribution to the world by making tools for the mind that advance humankind." This reflects Jobs' ethos and statements from his family members after his death – that what satisfied him most was watching kids use Apple products in the classroom.' The most fundamental difference between Apple's current ideals and Jobs' vision is that Jobs saw Apple products as a tool to improve the quality of life for mankind.' (You can read more here.) There is a great TED Talk by Simon Sinek called 'Start With the Why'. He explains perfectly this point. He even gives a good summary of Apple's marketing and what makes it so effective. The rise of social media has taught us a lot about ourselves. One thing is the need for more connection, to feel important, and often to be a part of something bigger.  That is why the 'Why' is so important in business. People can get a bottle of water anywhere. But they would rather buy a brand that is environmentally friendly and trying to help the world. And they will pay more that bottle of water.  Do you know your 'Why' in life? What motivates you to work so hard during the week?  How well we do at our career is often affected by what our motivations are. It is more than just passion (though that helps also). It can be your family, or life mission, or some core belief. Whatever it is , it is always personal. No one else can tell you your 'Why'.  When you are making a plan and it seems like it will be too difficult to carry out, the 'Why' can help. Even if you enjoy your job, relationship, or hobby, there will be tough times. Knowing the 'Why' will carry you through those tough times, and keep you believing. If you know the 'Why, you will find the 'How'.    The Infinite Game   There are two types of games: finite and infinite games. Finite games have clear rules, well-defined beginnings and endings, and clear winners and losers. Infinite games have fuzzy rules, no clearly defined "win," and players can change the way they play anytime. The objective is to keep playing for as long as possible. Finite games work when both participants understand the game and rules – like sports, football or basketball.   Infinite Games also work when both players have the same objective – The Cold War, just survive and do not kill each other.   Confusion happens when the opponents are playing different games.   The example Sinek uses is the Vietnam War. USA was trying to kill the enemy and win the war thru military combat. Vietnam was just trying to survive and outlast the Americans, no matter how long it took.   Another example is the rivalry of Microsoft vs Apple. Per Sinek's experience speaking at events run by each company – Microsoft talked and focused on beating Apple. Apple focused on making better products. Microsoft was short term and short sighted. Apple was long term and had a vision.     Companies that operate with a finite mindset are designed for stability. While they might produce quarterly results, they are not prepared to handle disruptions. In contrast, companies that play the infinite game are designed to embrace unpredictable situations and adapt to them. Infinite minded organizations think in terms of generations, not quarters. The five essential principles for the infinite mindset are: 1) exist to further a just cause, 2) build trust in teams, 3) find worthy rivals, 4) display existential flexibility to make extreme strategic shifts, and 5) find the courage to lead with an infinite mindset. A Just Cause is a clear future vision that is bigger than the organization that it serves to further. The Just Cause provides the long-term motivation, direction, and purpose required to play the infinite game. It creates customer loyalty, brings out the best in employees, and gives the organization both strength and longevity. The core task of a CEO is not to manage operations. The CEO should be the Chief Vision Officer who communicates the Just Cause to the team and ensures that C-level executives direct their efforts to advance it. The best-run organizations have a CEO who focuses on the long-term and a COO who focuses on business plans and operations. In an infinite game, competitors are not opponents to be defeated but "worthy rivals" who continuously push the organization to do better. In an Infinite game, more than one organization can simultaneously do well. Build a company with a culture and good product development that lasts…..       Leader Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't   Real Leadership is about empathy, and a circle of safety for employees Long term leaders focus on people, work as a team, & help each other   Build an Environment of happy employees who feel inspired - happy chemicals Employees who are not afraid to fail, not concerned they will be punished for mistakes   Simon does not like the modern capitalist picture created in the 1980s by GE CEO Jack Welch – aka The Welch Way or the Wrong Way per Simon Sinek's argument that leading for long-term is better than leading for the short-term by comparing GE & Welch vs Costco  — ·         The short-term leader:  Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric The long-term leader:  Jeff Sinegal, former CEO of Costco Sinek compares GE vs Costco by measuring profits via the rise and fall of their stocks, and then connecting those price moves to the decisions made by the leadership. GE / Jack Welch / Short-term leadership:   Profits at GE were like a roller coaster ride due to irrational decision making without regard for long-term implication Every year Jack would fire the bottom 10% of his managers at GE to balance the books GE did indeed make profit, but it was more like rolling the dice and gambling with lives of employees for selfish gain — this is not strategy, this is a man on high on dopamine Costco / Jeff Sinegal / Long-term leadership: While Welch was striking fear into the hearts of his managers, Jeff Sinegal was concerned about giving his employees a raise — at a time when the US was in an economic crisis… Sinegal would say that they should be helping the employees in bad times, not letting them go. Costco's stock was (and still is) stable and predictable — nothing exciting about it, just great, clean, predictable progress, performance and profit… when you're the 2nd largest retailer in the country, predictability is better than spontaneity.       Seg. 2   Interview With Simon Sinek discussing his concepts, leadership, creating a safe and optimistic culture, and his new podcast – A Bit of Optimism             Business Topic: HERE   Investing Topic: HERE   Tech Topic: HERE   ‘Best Of' Topic: HERE      Thanks for Listening. Please Subscribe to the BRT Podcast.     AZ Tech Roundtable 2.0 with Matt Battaglia The show where Entrepreneurs, Top Executives, Founders, and Investors come to share insights about the future of business.  AZ TRT 2.0 looks at the new trends in business, & how classic industries are evolving.  Common Topics Discussed: Startups, Founders, Funds & Venture Capital, Business, Entrepreneurship, Biotech, Blockchain / Crypto, Executive Comp, Investing, Stocks, Real Estate + Alternative Investments, and more…    AZ TRT Podcast Home Page: http://aztrtshow.com/ ‘Best Of' AZ TRT Podcast: Click Here Podcast on Google: Click Here Podcast on Spotify: Click Here                    More Info: https://www.economicknight.com/azpodcast/ KFNX Info: https://1100kfnx.com/weekend-featured-shows/     Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts, Guests and Speakers, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent (or affiliates, members, managers, employees or partners), or any Station, Podcast Platform, Website or Social Media that this show may air on. 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Sieva Kozinsky is the Managing Partner and co-founder of Enduring Ventures, a long-term holding company dedicated to buying and building beautiful businesses and stewarding them with exceptional, values-driven leadership.On this episode, Jake and Sieva discuss:Pivoting from being an operator to an investorDue diligence on potential acquisitionsHow to incentivize management teams and CEOsHow Enduring integrates into an acquired companyLinks:Sieva on XEnduring VenturesConnect & Invest with Jake:Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwurzakTake the Hospitality Investing Masterclass: https://learn.jakewurzak.com/Learn How to Invest with DoveHill: https://bit.ly/3yg8PwoTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:33) - What is a holdco and why are they so popular?(00:07:20) - Sieva's focus on private companies(00:14:54) - Pivoting from being an operator to an investor(00:17:13) - Starting Enduring(00:20:41) - How did you make UpCouncil a profitable business?(00:23:52) - VC Turnaround work(00:26:58) - What kind of due diligence are you doing to get you to a quick yes or no?(00:30:56) - How do you interview management teams to determine if they will stick around?(00:37:16) - What's the best way to incentivize CEOs?(00:39:18) - What's the best way to integrate Enduring into an acquisition?(00:46:10) - How do you keep a pulse on all 21 companies within Enduring?(00:49:13) - Are there any outstanding ideas or processes from a CEO within Enduring that you wanted to apply to all the companies?(00:54:20) - Do you get more energy from finding deals or making an acquisition flourish?(00:58:54) - Acquiring platforms vs. businesses(01:03:17) - The Enduring Ventures organizational structure(01:15:10) - Finding the balance for doing what's best for an individual business and the portfolio(01:16:31) - How does the financing for doing a deal work?(01:27:10) - What scares you most about growing a business?(01:30:05) - What is your favorite hotel?

In this podcast, the focus is on creating a sustainable running regimen and long-term view of training. Many athletes focus too much on short-term results and daily or weekly progress, often leading to a plateau or a rollercoaster of progress and regression. The hosts discuss the importance of having a vision and long-term objectives for your running journey. They highlight the significance of 'value capture' where the value of a goal tends to overshadow the reason for pursuing it. They also emphasize the concept of 'process over outcome', focusing on the steps required to reach the goal rather than just the goal itself. The podcast concludes with the importance of reverse engineering big goals into smaller steps and using 'training cycles' based on strength, mileage, speed, or maintenance to ensure continuous progress.00:32 Introduction to Long-Term Running Goals00:44 The Pitfalls of Short-Term Focus in Running01:51 The Importance of Having a Long-Term Vision in Running02:36 The Concept of Value Capture in Running03:39 The Role of Vision in Sustainable Running08:01 The Importance of Enjoying the Running Process16:21 The Concept of Infinite Games in Running23:12 The Importance of Training Cycles in Running38:37 Conclusion: Running Your Life Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one! Grab your free Strength Guide for Runners here. Interested in our coaching program? Check out our coaching options here. Grab your free copy of the Running Snapshot by clicking here. Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.

While painful at the time, scars can serve a meaningful purpose. You have the ability to endure, learn and grow from your experiences. Randy Riemersma, VP Sales, Americas at SiteTracker shares lessons learned from his own leadership journey. Some of the highlights include:How he has transformed as a leader over the years.Leading with affection and humility. Teaches from his 'scar tissue.'Human behavior modification as a focus to help lead towards an outcome that leaders want.Leaders cannot live within their comfort zone. Focus on who you want to become.Don't have a destination mindset; instead, be curious and have a consultant's mindset. This will expand the conversation and not make it a sales pitch.Using Value Pyramids.Perceived pain leads to meaningful moves. Expand the pain.Some of his recommended books include:The New Psychology of Success by Carol DweckFinite and Infinite Games by James CarseInfluence Is Your Superpower: How to Get What You Want Without Compromising Who Youby Zoe ChanceConnect with Randy on LinkedIn.--- more ---If you are looking to learn the art of audience engagement while listening for methods to conquer speaking anxiety, deliver persuasive presentations, and close more deals, then this is the podcast for you.Twins Talk it Up is a podcast where identical twin brothers Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown discuss leadership communication strategies to support professionals who believe in the power of their own authentic voice. Together, we will explore tips and tools to increase both your influence and value. Along the way, let's crush some goals, deliver winning sales pitches, and enjoy some laughs.Danny Suk Brown and David Suk Brown train on speaking and presentation skills. They also share from their keynote entitled, “Identically Opposite: the Pursuit of Identity”.Support and Follow us:YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCL18KYXdzVdzEwMH8uwLf6gInstagram: @twinstalkitupInstagram: @dsbleadershipgroupTwitter: @dsbleadershipLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/twins-talk-it-up/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dsbleadershipgroup/Facebook: facebook.com/TwinsTalkitUpFacebook: facebook.com/dsbleadership/Website: dsbleadershipgroup.com/TwinsTalkitUp

***NOTE: We had some audio issues at first so you'll hear a funny break around 15:25. This took a while for us to fix, so it derailed our recording a while and we were short on time. We had to move through the astrology forecast this month a little faster than we originally planned. It's still an excellent episode though, obviously. Enjoy the chaos!February is a short month, and this is a short forecast, but there is a surprising amount of astrological energy playing out! We do our best to condense these themes down into bite-sized pieces for you to make this month as fruitful as possible.Major astrology topics we cover in this episode include: the New Moon in Aquarius, the Full Moon in Virgo, the 5 planets changing signs, what it means to have an abundance of energy in Aquarius, how Pluto is getting awakened this month, and the significance of the conjunction between Chiron and the North Node in Aries. We're relating this month's energy to the concept of "repair" - which isn't about fixing something that's broken, but about getting on the right track. In order to achieve repair, we suggest learning how to play "The Infinite Game." Resources discussed in this episode:(Website) The Gottman Institute(Book) "Finite and Infinite Games" by James Carse(Article) "R is for Repair" by Zach Brittle, The Gottman Institute(Article) "Repair is the Secret Weapon of Emotionally Connected Couples" by Kyle Benson, The Gottman Institute(Music Video) "Mi Corazón" by Jacob Collier ft. CamiloAdditional Resources:Clairannoyance InstagramClairannoyance TikTokClairannoyance WebsiteMegan's InstagramMegan's TikTokMegan's WebsiteRyan's InstagramRyan's TikTokRyan's WebsiteP.S. Rate us 5 stars please and leave us a review! It helps so much!P.P.S. Get Ryan's new astrology calendar BizmosCEO which includes tons of additional membership perks!

Collin Wallace is the Former Head of Techstars Silicon Valley (one of the top startup accelerators), co-teaches the Startup Garage accelerator class at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), and is a partner at Lobby Capital (formerly August Capital), a Silicon Valley venture capital firm. Previously, as a repeat founder, he also was a participant in Techstars and Y Combinator (YC is, of course, also a top startup accelerator). One of the startups that he founded (FanGo) was acquired by Grubhub pre-IPO, where he became Head of Innovation. In this interview, we talk about startup accelerators, how they've changed, and whether they are worth it for founders. We also talk about how much equity startup accelerators take, the amount of funding they provide, and some details regarding SAFEs and other startup accelerator financing terms, as well as differences between startup accelerators. We also talk about the types of problems startup accelerators are especially good at helping founders solve. In addition, we discuss the differences between accelerators: Y Combinator vs Techstars vs Pear VC, etc. Collin has invested in over 80 early-stage companies, including PayJoy, Landed, Mosaic Voice, Postscript, and Vellum. He has a BS from Georgia Tech, and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. In addition, he speaks Mandarin Chinese.

John Vervaeke and Christopher Mastropietro engage in a profound discussion on the concept of virtue and its role in both personal development and the wider aims of the Vervaeke Foundation. They delve into how virtue not only shapes moral and ethical decision-making but also influences the Foundation's approach to community building, personal growth, and addressing the meaning crisis. The dialogue intricately examines the dynamic interplay between theoretical understanding of virtues and their practical application in everyday situations, highlighting virtuosity as a skillful enactment of these principles. Vervaeke and Mastropietro also discuss the Foundation's upcoming projects and initiatives, underscoring their commitment to integrating philosophical insights into real-world contexts. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of balancing the finite and infinite aspects of their endeavors, reflecting on how this equilibrium is crucial for fostering genuine, sustainable progress both within the Foundation and in individuals' lives. Resources and References:   Dr. John Vervaeke: Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   X: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VervaekeJohn/   Christopher Mastropietro:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-mastropietro-49047017/     Join our new Patreon https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   Register for the Dialectic into Dialogos Intensive, beginning January 27th on Awaken to Meaning:  https://awakentomeaning.com/join-practice/   The Vervaeke Foundation - https://vervaekefoundation.org/ Awaken to Meaning - https://awakentomeaning.com/   Quotes   “There's a paradoxical way in which an action has to be somehow both have modest aspirations and also ultimate aspirations at the same time.” Christopher Matropietro   Chapters with Timestamps   [00:00:00] Introduction and Overview: John Vervaeke and Christopher Mastropietro Discuss the Foundation's Role and Virtue [00:05:43] Exploring Virtue and Virtuosity: Infinite vs. Finite Games, Socratic Questions [00:13:34] Tensions in Personal Growth and Community Building Through Virtuous Practice [00:19:00] Meta Virtue: Balancing Finitude, Transcendence, and Adult Maturity [00:33:58] The Foundation's Service Approach: Pedagogical Program and Individual Impact [00:45:43] Addressing the Paradoxical Nature of Virtue in Philosophical Practices [00:54:10] Virtual Platforms' Effectiveness and Reflections on the Verveke Foundation Executive Meeting [01:00:13] Closing Insights: The Value and Future of the Vervaeke Foundation's Work   Timestamped Highlights   [00:00:00] Introduction: John Vervaeke introduces Christopher Mastropietro, discussing the Vervaeke Foundation and its focus on addressing the meaning crisis through virtue and virtuosity. [00:02:16] Christopher reflects on the Foundation's progress and the pervasive question of virtue in their work. [00:05:43] Discussion on balancing infinite and finite games and the implications for virtuous practice. [00:10:54] Exploring the relationship between the sacred and the profane through virtue. [00:13:34] Tackling community-building challenges and maintaining authenticity in virtuous actions. [00:19:00] The concept of meta virtue: Balancing finitude and transcendence in life and work. [00:25:22] Virtue in the Foundation's pedagogical program and its impact on individual growth. [00:33:58] The Foundation's service approach and the importance of individual contributions. [00:41:26] Virtue in the Dialectic into Dialogos programs: Addressing why virtue is central to their practices.  [00:45:43] The paradoxical nature of virtue and its application in philosophical practices.  [00:54:10] The effectiveness of virtual platforms and the unique impact of in-person interactions. [00:59:46] Reflections on the Verveke Foundation Executive Meeting and the professionalism, commitment, and creativity observed. [01:00:13] Closing thoughts and discussion on the Vervaeke Foundation's dialectic process and upcoming initiatives, highlighting John's significant project described as a philosophical pilgrimage, blending scholarly argument with practical, lived experience.  

Ready to level up your swimming game this year? In this episode, we're letting loose a treasure trove of ideas that will make your swimming better than ever before. Whether you've been swimming for a long time or are just starting out. Tune in now! 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Infinite Games in Swimming: Finding Joy in the Process 03:09 The Concept of Play: Incorporating Fun into Swimming 05:06 Investing in Experiences: Rethinking Financial Planning for a Fulfilling Life 10:35 How to Be Honest About Your Strengths and Weaknesses in Training 12:09 The Power of Habits: Transforming Your Life as an Athlete 14:09 Training Solo? Effortless Swimming Membership Has You Covered 16:13 More Exclusive Interviews with Pro Triathletes: Insights and Inspiration

Jason Fried is the co-founder and CEO of 37signals, the maker of Basecamp and HEY. 37signals is a very different kind of company. With fewer than 80 employees, they have over 100,000 customers, generate tens of millions of dollars in profit each year, and have no investors, board, or any plans to ever raise money or sell the company. In our conversation, we explore a path many tech founders never consider—bootstrapping. We discuss:• Why he and his team prioritize profit above all else• The unexpected challenges with raising venture capital• The “Shape Up” framework for building products• Why, and how, to foster a gut-driven culture• Jason's thoughts on why work should not feel like war• Advice for starting a bootstrapped business• The philosophy behind Once, 37signals's new line of software products—Brought to you by Coda—Meet the evolution of docs | Sidebar—Accelerate your career by surrounding yourself with extraordinary peers | Wix Studio—The web creation platform built for agencies—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/jason-fried-challenges-your-thinking-on-fundraising-goals-growth-and-more/#transcript—Where to find Jason Fried:• X: https://twitter.com/jasonfried• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-fried/• Email: jason@hey.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Jason's background(03:49) The success of 37signals(06:46) When raising money makes sense(09:58) The power of small teams(13:55) Defining success and goals(17:08) Playing “infinite games” in life(20:11) Starting a business vs. staying in business(22:13) Lessons from 25 years in business(27:28) Venture scale vs. bootstrapping(30:30) Choosing the right path for your business(33:19) The “Shape Up” framework(37:59) The drawback of promises(39:56) Adopting a new way of working(41:36) The two-week cooldown(43:53) Trusting intuition and gut(46:41) Creating a gut-driven culture(49:44) What Jason looks for in new hires(56:19) Advice on making changes and adapting(01:00:06) What Jason has changed his mind about(01:02:33) Planning in 6-week stretches and figuring it out as you go(01:06:43) Being proud of the work you do(01:09:05) Jason's thoughts on why work should not feel like war(01:11:31) Advice for starting a bootstrapped business(01:14:33) You must be at peace with the worst that can happen(01:15:42) The benefits of bootstrapping(01:19:11) The value of constraints in business(01:22:00) Jason's philosophy: “Just keep making great s**t”(01:23:19) Once, 37signals's new line of software products(01:26:33) The philosophy behind Once(01:35:47) Closing thoughts(01:37:23) Lightning round—Referenced:• 37 Signals: https://www.smartsheet.com/• Basecamp: https://basecamp.com/• Finite and Infinite Games: https://www.amazon.com/Finite-Infinite-Games-James-Carse/dp/1476731713/• Ingram Micro: https://www.ingrammicro.com/• Once: https://once.com/• Basecamp's Shape Up framework: https://basecamp.com/shapeup• Hill charts: https://basecamp.com/features/hill-charts• Jason Fried's quote about long-term business planning: https://medium.com/@farkhan569/unless-you-are-a-fortune-teller-long-term-business-planning-is-a-fantasy-jason-fried-quote-a69e8778e9c4• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/brian-cheskys-new-playbook/• Matt Mullenweg on X: https://twitter.com/photomatt• Leo Polovets on X: https://twitter.com/lpolovets• HEY: https://www.hey.com/• Redefining success, money, and belonging | Paul Millerd (The Pathless Path): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/redefining-success-money-and-belonging-paul-millerd-the-pathless-path/• It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work: https://www.amazon.com/Doesnt-Have-Be-Crazy-Work/dp/0062874780• Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/• Stoic negative visualization: https://dailystoic.com/premortem/• Linear: https://linear.app/• Peter Rahal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-rahal-037bba43/• RXBAR: https://www.rxbar.com/en_US/home.html• Jason's LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jason-fried_just-keep-making-great-s**t-keep-your-costs-activity-7130978623523614720-VBGX/?trk=public_profile• Several Short Sentences About Writing: https://www.amazon.com/Several-Short-Sentences-About-Writing/dp/0307279413• Hell Yeah or No: What's Worth Doing: https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Yeah-No-whats-worth/dp/1988575117/• Home-Made: Contemporary Russian Folk Artifacts: https://www.amazon.com/Home-Made-Contemporary-Russian-Folk-Artifacts/dp/0955006139• Oppenheimer: https://www.oppenheimermovie.com/• Tom Petty's “Crawling Back to You” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1JenqZNMU6unIwVWmoP3J0• Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. 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Khe Hy (@khemaridh), the brilliant mind behind Rad Reads and the Examined Life podcast, shares his introspective journey through the multifaceted world of perceived success, happiness, and self-imposed barriers. We talk about the emotional toll of public scrutiny, and we dive deep into our personal narratives, examining the cost of chasing success and the true value of contentment.This episode also delves into the subject of mental health, authenticity in the digital age, and the unique experiences of first-generation Asians. Khe introduces us to the empowering concept of "having enough," and we reflect on how our own lifestyle designs can pave the way for a genuinely fulfilling life. Get ready for a transformative conversation that will prompt you to reconsider your definitions of success and happiness and possibly break free from the self-created prisons of your own stories.Khe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/khemaridh 00:00:00 The Journey to Finding Contentment00:07:40 Reevaluating Success and Money's Limitations00:15:26 Navigating Personal Worth and Validation00:28:22 Mental Health and Authenticity Online00:34:26 Lifestyle Design and Playing the Game00:45:38 Overcoming Self-Created Prisons and EnvyThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/276-khe-hy-breaking-free-from-the-rat-raceThe video: https://youtu.be/eJIj7qy98NAYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

Dan Uyemura is the CEO of PushPress and a fitness enthusiast who has been working on startups his whole career. He recently sold his second gym to pave the way for focusing more time on PushPress. https://www.pushpress.com/ Summary: In this conversation, Dan Uyemura, the founder of Push Press, shares his journey of overcoming personal struggles and building a successful software company for gym owners. He discusses the challenges he faced, including legal troubles and addiction, and how he turned his life around. Dan also explains the inception of Push Press and the problems it aims to solve for gym owners. He emphasizes the importance of reducing churn and increasing leads, as well as leveraging coaches to scale a business. Dan shares his vision for Push Press's future and media's role in the fitness industry. Overall, his story is one of resilience, growth, and the power of human connection. In this conversation, Dan and Carl discuss the challenges and mindset required for entrepreneurship. They explore the importance of endurance and resilience, drawing parallels between running and business. Dan shares his experiences of low moments and the stoic mindset that helped him overcome them. They discuss the need for structure and delegation as a business grows and the importance of creating a customer-obsessed culture. They also touch on the value of time and money as an expression of value and the role of mistakes in personal and professional growth. Takeaways: Overcoming personal struggles and challenges is possible with determination and support. Building a successful software company requires solving real problems and understanding the target market's needs. Reducing churn and increasing leads are crucial for the growth and sustainability of a gym business. Leveraging coaches and providing excellent customer service can enhance member engagement and retention. The future of Push Press involves creating a command center for gym owners and streamlining various aspects of gym management. Entrepreneurship requires endurance and resilience, similar to being an endurance athlete. Low moments are part of the journey, and adopting a stoic mindset can help you navigate through them. As a business grows, it's important to delegate and create a structure that allows for focus on core responsibilities. Creating a customer-obsessed culture is crucial for long-term success in business. Chapters 00:00Introduction and Early Days01:27Starting Push Press and Overcoming Challenges 03:20Personal Struggles and Turning Point05:44Recovery and Rebuilding 08:08Facing Legal Troubles 10:58Building Push Press and Solving Problems 13:20The Inception of Push Press 14:53Challenges in Building the Software 17:19Reducing Churn and Increasing Leads 20:36Scaling and Leveraging Coaches 24:53The Importance of Check-Ins and Churn Reduction 29:37The Future of Push Press 38:09The Role of Media and Social Component 43:23Milestones and Fundraising 44:47Highs and Lows of the Journey 45:15Low Moments and Stoic Mindset 46:11Endurance Running and Parallel to Business 47:10Entrepreneurship as an Endurance Athlete 47:40Lessons Learned from Dark Times 48:39Headwinds and Tailwinds in Business 49:08Transitioning Roles in the Company 50:03Learning to Let Go and Trust the Team 51:29Creating a Customer-Obsessed Culture 52:25The Importance of Customer Feedback 53:24Building a Team of Fitness-Obsessed Professionals 54:48Roles and Departments at Push Press 55:43The Importance of Structuring Your Life 57:05The Value of Time and Time Blocking 59:59Money as an Expression of Value 01:01:00The Importance of Input and Output 01:02:53Creating a Culture of Personal Growth 01:05:13Reporting to Investors and Long-Term Thinking 01:06:08Finite and Infinite Games in Business 01:09:03The Joy of Being in the Trenches 01:10:39Embracing Mistakes and Learning from Them --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/support

Chapter 1 Understand the idea behind Finite And Infinite GamesFinite and Infinite Games is a book written by James P. Carse, a cultural historian and professor of religion. The book was first published in 1986.In this book, Carse explores the concept of games in a metaphorical sense, relating them to various aspects of life, such as philosophy, religion, politics, and personal relationships. He classifies games into two categories: finite games and infinite games.Finite games are those that have fixed rules and boundaries. They are played with the intention of winning, and the purpose is to bring the game to an end. These games have clear winners and losers, and the rules are created and enforced by the players involved. Examples of finite games include sports competitions, board games, and wars.On the other hand, infinite games have no fixed rules or boundaries. They are played with the intention of continuing the game indefinitely. The purpose is not to win, but rather to keep the game going and to ensure the participation of as many players as possible. These games have no winners or losers, as the focus is on the process and the ongoing play. Examples of infinite games include creative pursuits, relationships, and life itself.Carse argues that finite games are ultimately subsumed by an infinite game, as they exist within the context of a larger, ongoing game. He suggests that embracing the infinite game mindset can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.The book delves into various philosophical, psychological, and sociological ideas, challenging conventional thinking and encouraging readers to question the limitations imposed by finite games. It explores concepts such as freedom, rules, responsibility, and the nature of existence.Overall, Finite and Infinite Games is a thought-provoking book that offers a fresh perspective on life, competition, and play. It invites readers to consider a more expansive worldview that goes beyond winning and losing, and emphasizes the continuous, infinite nature of human existence.Chapter 2 Is Finite And Infinite Games Worth the Hype?Opinions on books can vary greatly among individuals. However, "Finite and Infinite Games" by James P. Carse is generally considered a thought-provoking and influential book. It explores the concepts of finite games (those played within certain boundaries and with the goal of winning) and infinite games (those played for the purpose of continuing the game and keeping it in play). If you are interested in philosophical ideas related to human existence, meaning, and the nature of games, this book could be a good choice for you.Chapter 3 Overview of Finite And Infinite Games"Finite and Infinite Games" by James P. Carse is a philosophical book that explores the concept of games as a metaphor for human life and society. The book posits that life can be understood as a series of games, each with their own rules and objectives. Carse argues that there are two types of games: finite games and infinite games.Finite games are those with fixed rules, clear objectives, and winners and losers. Examples include sports, board games, and business competitions. These games are played with the intention of concluding the game and determining a winner. The focus is on achieving a specific outcome within a defined timeframe.On the other hand, infinite games are those without fixed rules or boundaries. There is no specific objective or winner in these games; they are played solely for the purpose of continuing the game itself. Examples of infinite games include relationships,...

Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny by: Robert Wright Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by: Matthew Desmond Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough by: Michael Easter Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values by: Robert Pirsig Finite and Infinite Games by: James Carse Fever Pitch by: Nick Hornby Sun and Steel by: Yukio Mishima Coraline by: Neil Gaiman  The Gods Never Left Us by: Erich von Däniken Mere Christianity by: C. S. Lewis

Pamela Meyer is a leading Agile Innovation expert who works with leaders, teams, and organizations that need to be more agile and innovative to compete in a rapidly changing world. She is the author of five books on agility, innovation, and learning, including her newest book, Staying in the Game: Leading and Learning with Agility for a Dynamic Future as well as The Agility Shift: Creating Agile and Effective Leaders, Teams and Organizations and From Workplace to Playspace: Innovating, Learning and Changing Through Dynamic Engagement. Mentioned in this Episode: Meyer Agile Innovations: https://pamela-meyer.com/meyer-agile-innovation/Staying In The Game (book): https://a.co/d/2Cg32lxThe Agility Shift (book): https://a.co/d/3IYwA3eTim Ferriss podcast with Arthur C Brooks on happiness: https://tim.blog/2023/09/11/arthur-c-brooks/Finite and Infinite Games: https://a.co/d/cOX4j21Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie Duke: https://a.co/d/9ldS2uYThe Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: https://a.co/d/4znuPkeTimestamps: (2:32) - Introducing Pamela and her work.(3:38) - Why did you write “Staying In The Game” and what is it about?(6:48) - What is a "game"? How should we think about our life in terms of games, and how do we know what game we are actually playing?(8:22) - What are the four ‘P's?(10:15) - If we aren't feeling purpose or passion in our career should we find another "game"?(12:15) - How do you take something that's working in one area and transfer it to other areas of your life? (15:55) - How do we balance the hard work and suffering it takes to reach a goal with happiness?(21:47) - How do you think about deciding between "how do I embrace the struggle?" versus "it's time to move on"?(26:40) - How do we continue to play the game that makes us money while also loosening its grip on us so we can enjoy it?(29:03) - What does it mean to be agile?(29:58) - How does somebody self-assess their agility?(31:30) - Where do we start to improve our agility?(35:44) - Why is slowing down important to agility?(38:06) - Can you talk about the four different kinds of reflection?(43:40) - How do we move from self-confidence to self-awareness?(49:42) - What is the purpose of business?

Read the full transcript here. Who's Moloch? And what do we mean when we call something "Molochian"? What does healthy competition look like? How can we avoid or extricate ourselves from Molochian scenarios? Are our instincts about fairness and unfairness usually accurate? Is it possible for today's social media giants to create products that people want to use and that are actually good for people to use? What kinds of problems could conceivably be solved by "trustless" solutions? or "high-trust" solutions? Where do you fall on the "rationality-to-woo" spectrum? When do we not want to find rational explanations for mysterious phenomena? What kinds of new rational explanations might we find if we opened our minds to more "woo"?Liv Boeree is one of the UK's most successful poker players, winning multiple titles during her professional career, including a European Poker Tour Championship and World Series of Poker bracelet. Originally trained in astrophysics, she now works as an educator and researcher specializing in the intersection of game theory, technology, and catastrophic risk reduction. Her main focus areas at present are the risks posed by artificial intelligence and other exponential technologies. She is also a co-founder of Raising for Effective Giving (REG), an advisory organization that uses scientific methods to identify and fundraise for the most globally impactful charitable causes. Her latest project is the newly launched Win-Win Podcast, which explores the complexities of one of the most fundamental parts of human nature: competition. Follow her on Twitter at @liv_boeree.Further reading:Icarus, a documentary about doping in sports"Meditations on Moloch" by Scott AlexanderFinite and Infinite Games by James CarseWin-Win with Liv Boeree (podcast) [Read more]

In today's episode I chat with one of my favourite thinkers and writers: Jamie Wheal. I got to know Jamie through our mutual interest in, well, the hot mess that our civilization seems to be going through, and I knew he'd make a great guest for Win-Win because he's one of those rare folks who can combine both intellectual rigor and a deep love for physicality and nature. So as well as discussing game theory and the meaning crisis and all that good stuff, we also get into his discoveries studying human "flow states" - he's the co-founder of the Flow Genome Project, as well as the author of the bestselling books Stealing Fire and Recapture the Rapture. If you enjoy this episode, I highly recommend you check out his blog linked below. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:30 - Childhood Games 00:03:23 - Flow States 00:18:24 - Flow Genome Project 00:23:27 - The Meaning Crisis 00:32:00 - Moloch 00:36:12 - Seeking Win-Win Games 00:48:51 - AI Concerns and Risks 00:53:24 - Protecting oneself from cynicism 01:12:51 - Fostering Community 01:15:16 - Book Recommendations 01:19:40 - The Goal of the Cosmic Game Links ♾️  Jamie Wheal's Substack https://jamiewheal.substack.com/ ♾️  Stealing Fire by Jamie Wheal https://www.harpercollins.com/products/stealing-fire-steven-kotlerjamie-wheal?variant=32121993101346 ♾️  Recapture the Rapture by Jamie Wheal https://www.recapturetherapture.com/ ♾️  Flow Genome Project https://www.flowgenomeproject.com/ ♾️  Group Flow https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6312318/ ♾️  Bob Kegan https://www.gse.harvard.edu/directory/faculty/robert-kegan ♾️  Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/189989 ♾️  Problems with Externalities and Capitalism - Substack ♾️  Bittersweet by Susan Cain https://susancain.net/book/bittersweet/ ♾️  Dawn of Everything by David Graeber https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374157357/thedawnofeverything ♾️  Sand Talk by Tyson Yunkaporta https://www.harpercollins.com/products/sand-talk-tyson-yunkaporta?variant=32280908103714 ♾️  John Lilly Wikipedia Page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Lilly   ♾️ The Win-Win Podcast: Poker champion Liv Boeree takes to the interview chair to tease apart the complexities of one of the most fundamental parts of human nature: competition. Liv is joined by top philosophers, gamers, artists, technologists, CEOs, scientists, athletes and more to understand how competition manifests in their world, and how to change seemingly win-lose games into Win-Wins.   Credits Hosted by Liv Boeree Produced & Edited by Raymond Wei Audio Mix by Keir Schmidt

In this week's Win-Win episode, I chat to legendary thinker and speaker Simon Sinek about the nature of competition in business, and in particular, the key ingredient of all enduring companies and leaders: The Infinite Mindset. We also explore the pros and cons of short-term goals, the power of enemies, Moloch Traps, how to be a better speaker, the need for optimism, and so much more.    Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:21 - What is the Infinite Game? 00:06:45 - Misaligned incentives 00:10:23 - Infinite Mindset in business 00:17:23 - Simon's worthy rival 00:21:30 - Good and evil 00:24:24 - Why we need an enemy 00:27:08 - The Moloch trap 00:31:56 - Existential threats 00:38:01 - The priorities of business 00:44:10 - Ethical fading / People before profit 00:50:14 - Finding the businesses to support 00:51:50 - "Find your Why" test 00:56:18 - Public speaking 01:00:54 - Being an optimist 01:02:45 - Winning the infinite game Simon's Biography: Simon is a visionary thinker, who is probably best known for his TED Talk on the concept of WHY, which has been viewed over 60 million times, and his video on millennials in the workplace which has gone on to be seen hundreds of millions of times. He continues to share inspiration through his bestselling books, including global bestseller Start with WHY and New York Times bestsellers Leaders Eat Last and The Infinite Game, as well as his podcast, A Bit of Optimism. In addition, Simon is the founder of The Optimism Company, a leadership learning and development company, and he publishes other inspiring thinkers and doers through his publishing partnership with Penguin Random House called Optimism Press. Links ♾️ The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek https://simonsinek.com/books/the-infinite-game/ ♾️ Finite and Infinite Games by Dr. James Carse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finite_and_Infinite_Games ♾️ Find Your Why by Simon Sinek https://simonsinek.com/books/find-your-why/ ♾️ Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek https://simonsinek.com/books/leaders-eat-last/ ♾️ Milton Freidman NYT OpEd https://www.nytimes.com/1970/09/13/archives/a-friedman-doctrine-the-social-responsibility-of-business-is-to.html ♾️ Ethical Fading https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ztNE1CvnV4 ♾️ Banking Act of 1933 (Glass-Steagall) https://www.federalreservehistory.org/essays/glass-steagall-act ♾️ Start with Why by Simon Sinek ♾️ Simon's TED Talk: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qp0HIF3SfI4 ♾️ The Art of Presenting Course https://simonsinek.com/product/the-art-of-presenting-with-simon/ ♾️ Simon Sinek podcast w/ Dr James Carse https://simonsinek.com/podcast/episodes/the-infinite-game-with-dr-james-carse/ The Win-Win Podcast Poker champion Liv Boeree takes to the interview chair to tease apart the complexities of one of the most fundamental parts of human nature: competition. Liv is joined by top philosophers, gamers, artists, technologists, CEOs, scientists, athletes and more to understand how competition manifests in their world, and how to change seemingly win-lose games into Win-Wins.    Credits ♾️  Hosted by: Liv Boeree ♾️  Produced & Edited by: Raymond Wei ♾️  Audio Mix by: Keir Schmidt

Welcome to another episode of the Renaissance Life — a podcast dedicated to the pursuit of creativity, mastery, and a meaningful life. Today's episode is a conversation with the wonderful Kevin Kelly.Kevin Kelly is the co-founder and Senior Maverick at Wired. He is also the co-chair of The Long Now Foundation, an organization that champions long-term thinking. Kevin Kelly has also written a number of best-selling books, including The Inevitable, an excellent book that guides you through the 12 technological imperatives that will shape the next 30 years and transform our lives. I highly recommend his newest book, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier, which is a fantastic read chock-full of wisdom and insight.Join (for free) at Renaissance Life for the Kevin Kelly Action Guide.Links from Conversation: kk.org Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier Serious Play: How the World's Best Companies Simulate to Innovate by Michael Schrage Stewart Brand The Whole Earth Catalog Danny Hillis and The Connection Machine The Clock of the Long Now Peter Schwartz (futurist) Kevin Kelly — Excellent Advice for Living | The Tim Ferriss Show Science Museum of London Brian Eno Kevin Kelly's daily AI art piece Khan Academy Khanmigo Timothy Leary Rule of Three Esther Perel Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse Hymn of the Cherubim - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What I learned from Finite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse Join the Nat's Notes Newsletter to get my top highlights from the book. Get Two Months Free of Readwise Readwise is my favorite reading tool. I use it to automatically extract my highlights from physical books, and I use their Reader to read and highlight everything I find online. Then they automatically organize all of my notes and send them directly to my note-taking tool, so I can immediately look up anything I loved in past books I read. It's a total game changer for getting the most out of every book you read, and if you love books, you need to be using it. Timestamps [05:21] Your limits are self-imposed [09:53] How we give laws power [10:58] Infinite games are playful [13:46] The limitations of being serious [15:19] Power vs. strength [17:17] Competition is a choice [18:15] Avoiding zero-sum thinking [23:45] Poise, vision, and laughter [24:31] Time and freedom [27:55] The machine vs. the garden [33:36] Stories spread organically If you enjoyed this show, please let me know on Twitter (@nateliason) or Instagram (@nat_eliason)

Welcome Closers!In this episode of the Profitable Property Management Podcast Jordan shares his unique perspective on the concept of "Infinite Games" and how it applies to the workplace and our personal lives.Key Moments: • The concept of "Infinite Games" and how it applies to the workplace and our personal lives. • Insights on how the journey towards a goal can lead to personal and professional growth. • Importance of commitment in achieving goals and how it can lead to personal transformation. • The importance of quality relationships at work and how they contribute to a fulfilling career.If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to the Profitable Property Management Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. For more thought-provoking discussions and insights, subscribe to our YouTube channel. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode, so please leave a comment or review!More episodes of The Profitable Property Management Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@profitablepropertymanagement

Text Hawk to 66866 to become part of "Mindful Monday." Join 10's of thousands of your fellow learning leaders and receive a carefully curated email from me each Monday morning to help you start your week off right... Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Twitter/IG: @RyanHawk12   https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Jack Raines is a student at Columbia Business School and the writer of YoungMoney.co – Young Money is a finance blog that covers a wide variety of life topics like why we should travel more, timeless advice, the use of humor, the 6 types of wealth, and infinite games. Jack is one of my favorite writers on the internet… Infinite Games – “The focus on outcome over everything leads to us discounting 99% of our lives for the sake of a few, small, fleeting moments that might provide some sense of satisfaction before the cycle begins anew.” It's not about getting to the top of the mountain, it's about the person you become along the way. Why We Should Travel More – Rolf Potts, Vagabonding. “The explorer has no goal other than exploration itself.” The Opportunity Cost of Everything – The Journey IS the Destination. Life isn't a Pixar film. It's not a television series. Our life isn't some chain of events and decisions that leads to a climax. A final moment of victory. Life is the chain of events itself. “Someday isn't a day.” The purpose of Jack's finance blog: “I write a finance blog that is really, like, idk? Maybe 40% finance? The rest is existential musings, satire, the occasional exclamation that Americans seriously need to travel more, and whatever random stuff comes through my brain.” Jack's LinkedIn satirical posts: “I take nothing seriously, but I do take the serious things pretty seriously. Linkedin isn't one of the serious things.” How Jack built a large following online: "I have published approximately 450,000 words of content in an 18-month period." Whatever it is that we want to do, in order to get good, we have to get going. We have to get the reps… The Case for Living Life Backwards – “You should write your obituary, and then try to figure out how to live up to it.”

My guest today is Matt Mic. Matt is a online writer who has exploded the past nine months on Twitter. He dropped out of college to write online. He moved to Costa Rica and he writes about all things internet entrepreneurship. It was super cool to chat with a fellow 22 year old and it was a ton of fun to record this episode.Connect with Matt!https://beacons.ai/mattmicConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyalahttps://www.tiktok.com/@alchemistslibrary?lang=en

When people think of negotiation—especially in Western cultures—they often think in finite terms. In a finite game, the rules are fixed until there's a winner. In an infinite game, the rules change during play. It's done so to bring as many people as possible into the play. The purpose of the infinite game is that things aren't just about transactions or deals but revolve around a higher purpose. How does this apply to negotiation? It's about the relationship you develop with the people you're negotiating with. The higher purpose isn't a singular deal. Your next best customer is continuing to do business with the current one. When you're thinking in infinite game terms, that's the angle you take.  In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, Dr. Joshua Weiss shares more about how to embrace the infinite mindset in negotiation. Once you do, it changes the way you view everything. Listen to the episode to find out why! Outline of This Episode [2:24] Learn more about Josh Weiss [4:09] What is the infinite mindset? [7:50] Is there room for both mindsets? [9:30] Is there resolution in an infinite game? [14:25] Improving your adaptability in a negotiation [17:50] Three ways to measure adaptability [29:27] Check out Josh's children's books Resources & People Mentioned Dr. McFiddle's Brilliant Book of Creative Conflict Potions and Other Magical Things Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek The Art of Negotiation by Michael Wheeler Good to Great by Jim Collins 3 Ways to Measure Your Adaptability Connect with Josh Weiss The Book of Real-World Negotiations: Successful Strategies From Business, Government, and Daily Life Connect on LinkedIn Connect With Mark Follow Negotiations Ninja on Twitter: @NegotiationPod Connect with Mark on LinkedIn Follow Negotiations Ninja on LinkedIn Connect on Instagram: @NegotiationPod Subscribe to Negotiations Ninja

In this episode, William Green chats with hedge fund manager Christopher Begg, who is the CEO, Chief Investment Officer, & co-founder of East Coast Asset Management. Chris is also a revered professor at Columbia Business School, where he teaches the Security Analysis class that was originally taught by Warren Buffett's mentor, Ben Graham. Here, Chris shares powerful lessons on how to identify high-quality businesses & build a life that's defined by a commitment to quality.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro03:54- How Chris Begg came to teach an investing class originally taught by Ben Graham.10:29 - What Chris learned from his ten fireside chats with Berkshire Hathaway's Todd Combs.13:17 - What Buffett & Munger taught Chris about focusing on a few great businesses.17:58 - How he finds undervalued stocks by asking, “Where are the clouds today?”26:55 - Why he's bullish on Meta & Google, despite an array of perceived threats.36:09 - How he identifies great businesses by seeking 8 layers of competitive advantage.47:13 - How to succeed through “persistent incremental progress eternally repeated.”1:00:01 - Why investors can't afford to ignore a company's impact on the environment.1:06:40 - Why consistent kindness is a potent ingredient of success, helping to build trust.1:15:22 - How Chris gains an edge by continuously compounding his interdisciplinary knowledge.1:32:17 - What he's learned about the pursuit of excellence from surfing with Josh Waitzkin.1:40:48 - Why Chris structures his workday to include meditation & contemplation.1:50:46 - What studying Andrew Carnegie—once the world's richest person—has taught him.1:53:40 - Why Chris believes that the world is headed in a better direction.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESChris Begg's investment firm, East Coast Asset Management.One from Many by Dee Hock.Nick Sleep's list of long-term vs short-term characteristics.Robert Pirsig's Zen & the Art of Motorcyle Maintenance, Lila, & On Quality.Finite & Infinite Games by James Carse.William Green's book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book.William Green's Twitter.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSIf you're aware you need to improve your bitcoin security but have been putting it off, Unchained Capital‘s Concierge Onboarding is a simple way to get started—sooner rather than later. Book your onboarding today and at checkout, get $50 off with the promo code FUNDAMENTALS.Have peace of mind knowing River holds Bitcoin in multi-sig cold storage with 100% full reserves.What does happen when money and big feelings mix? Tune in to find out on the new podcast, Open Money, presented by Servus Credit Union.Make connections, gain knowledge, and uplift your governance CV by becoming a member of the AICD today.Enjoy flexibility and support with free cancellation, payment options, and 24/7 service when booking travel experiences with Viator. Download the Viator app NOW and use code VIATOR10 for 10% off your first booking.Join over 5k investors in the data security revolution with Atakama.Apply for the Employee Retention Credit easily, no matter how busy you are, with Innovation Refunds.Invest your retirement savings in what YOU know and are passionate about with a Self-Directed IRA with New Direction Trust Company.Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.HELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever choked? Following the loss of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Brad and Steve deep dive into the topic of failure. For an extended read, give Brad's article “Infinite Games vs. Finite Games and Giannis's Failure”. You can find the episode on: iTunes and Apple Podcasts Spotify Android Stitcher Check out our exclusive… The post 170 – Interpreting Failure appeared first on The Growth Equation.

Many believe that Bitcoin is “just one of thousands of cryptoassets”—this is true in the same way that the number zero is just one of an infinite series of numbers. In reality, Bitcoin is special, and so is zero: each is an invention which led to a discovery that fundamentally reshaped its overarching system—for Bitcoin, that system is money, and for zero, it is mathematics. Since money and math are mankind's two universal languages, both Bitcoin and zero are critical constructs for civilization. In this series, we explore Breedlove's written work: “The Number Zero and Bitcoin.” Article: https://breedlove22.medium.com/the-number-zero-and-bitcoin-4c193336db5b// SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveWasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/Join Me At Bitcoin 2023 in Miami (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/Casa (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://keys.casa/Bitcoin Apparel (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://thebitcoinclothingcompany.com/ Feel Free Tonics (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://botanictonics.comCarnivore Bar (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://carnivorebar.com/// OUTLINE // 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:00:44 - Intro 00:02:18 - Helping Lightning Startups with In Wolf's Clothing 00:03:04 - The Number Zero and Bitcoin 00:06:16 - Zero is Special 00:12:33 - The Economization of Math 00:16:55 - Functions of Zero 00:28:07 - Philosophy of Zero 00:41:07 - Secure Your Bitcoin Stash with The iCoin Hardware Wallet 00:42:03 - Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth 00:43:05 - A Bitcoin Wallet with Privacy Built-In: Wasabi Wallet 00:43:57 - Power of the Church Falls to Zero 00:54:24 - Zero: An Ideological Juggernaut 01:04:09 - Modernity: The Age of Ones and Zeros 01:10:52 - The Path-Dependence of Bitcoin 01:17:53 - A Chance to Win Discounted Tickets to the Bitcoin 2023 Conference and 10M SATS 01:18:48 - Hold Bitcoin in the Most Secure Custody Model with Casa 01:19:36 - Finite and Infinite Games 01:25:47 - A New Epoch for Money 01:34:50 - Fiat Currency Always Falls to Zero 01:39:27 - The Zero Hour// PODCAST //Podcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8...RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYI// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Bitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7 Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Breedlove-2The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101// WRITTEN WORK // Medium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/ Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ // SOCIAL // Breedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22All My Current Work: https://vida.page/breedlove22

This past year, we've witnessed considerable progress in the development of artificial intelligence, from the release of the image generators like DALL-E 2 to chat bots like ChatGPT and Cicero to a flurry of self-driving cars. So this week, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations about the rise of A.I. and what it means for the world. Brian Christian's “The Alignment Problem” is the best book on the key technical and moral questions of A.I. that I've read. At its center is the term from which the book gets its name. “Alignment problem” originated in economics as a way to describe the fact that the systems and incentives we create often fail to align with our goals. And that's a central worry with A.I., too: that we will create something to help us that will instead harm us, in part because we didn't understand how it really worked or what we had actually asked it to do.So this conversation, originally recorded in June 2021 is about the various alignment problems associated with A.I. We discuss what machine learning is and how it works, how governments and corporations are using it right now, what it has taught us about human learning, the ethics of how humans should treat sentient robots, the all-important question of how A.I. developers plan to make profits, what kinds of regulatory structures are possible when we're dealing with algorithms we don't really understand, the way A.I. reflects and then supercharges the inequities that exist in our society, the saddest Super Mario Bros. game I've ever heard of, why the problem of automation isn't so much job loss as dignity loss and much more.Mentioned: “Human-level control through deep reinforcement learning”“Some Moral and Technical Consequences of Automation” by Norbert WienerRecommendations: "What to Expect When You're Expecting Robots"  by Julie Shah and Laura Major"Finite and Infinite Games" by James P. Carse "How to Do Nothing" by Jenny OdellThoughts? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. Guest suggestions? Fill out this form.You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on Twitter @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.“The Ezra Klein Show” is produced by Annie Galvin, Jeff Geld and Rogé Karma; fact-checking by Michelle Harris; original music by Isaac Jones; mixing by Jeff Geld; audience strategy by Shannon Busta. Special thanks to Kristin Lin.

It's Friday, you know what that means... It's YOUR day!!! AND it's also KEVEN'S BIRFFDAYYY! The girls in the booth called an audible and chose the opening song to Celebrate. @thekelseymeyer shares a story from her early 20s when she was living it up in West Hollywood with Edgar from Nordstroms. Why you should always believe in the possibility of redemption. Infinite Games Vs. Finite Games - what the difference is and learning how to step away. Misery being at the end of the chase and what is the secret to avoid that feeling? Did @elain.ding finally learn how to properly say BETCH? RGF Bonus: @undergaro got catfished... AGAIN Bye Betches! Don't forget to tell Kween Kev Happy Birfday!