Bits of Chris: Augment, Stay Human

You’ll never be that ideal version of yourself. You’ll never be able to do everything you want. Our time is finite, this is a good thing. We can be free to accept ourselves today and focus on what we feel is important. In this episode, you’ll learn: * About the book Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman * 4000 weeks is the finite time we have in this world * We never get to that idealized version...

You know it’s a problem. But everyone else is the same way, so you ignore it. Turn your automatic habit into something that works for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: * How our culture today makes it hard to notice the problem of phone addiction * Instead of breaking the habit, how to transform it into something useful * How I use my phone to augment my life and avoid losing time This is a publ...

I’m joined today by my daughter Sophia. In today’s episode, you’ll hear: * 5 jokes straight from Sophia’s brain * The hardest part about Kindergarten * Who her favorite stuffed animal is * What she wants for her birthday This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bitsofchris.com

I want my kids to fail. Making mistakes, experiencing defeat - these are things I want them to embrace. To go head first into. Life is a series of challenges. You will encounter setbacks. If you’re too afraid to take risk and try something new, you will end up stuck doing the same things in your comfort bubble until you die. In this episode, you’ll learn: * How failing is a thing to be desired * T...

You should quit. The biggest mistake you can make is staying stuck in a place you don’t actually want to be. Quitting is hard because it’s a recognition that one path isn’t working. Not quitting is the slow, grind of failure that never gets acknowledged. In this episode, you’ll learn: * How it took me a decade of trading to find something better * Why you should be open to new dreams and interests...

Most of the broke people I know drive Range Rovers. Having a high income doesn’t make you rich. In this episode, you’ll learn: * How the gap between income and expenses is the most important part of building wealth * Why your savings rate provides freedom * As your career grows, your focus should be on slowing down lifestyle creep * That real wealth is what you don’t see * How to handle your feeli...

Have you ever felt out of place? Ever felt lost working towards a big goal wondering if you’ll make it? That’s likely imposter syndrome. In this episode, you’ll learn: * What I plan to ask a billionaire. * How we all suffer from imposter syndrome at times * That growth can feel like discomfort * How to remind yourself of your successes * How to measure progress in hard-to-measure fields like manag...

You don’t need to run your own business to be successful. In fact, it’s easier to have the time and money freedom you want by being a top performing employee. In this episode you’ll learn: * That it’s more than OK to be “just” an employee * Why making your side hustle your career can help you grow * Treating your career like an entrepreneur * The two roles of a CEO - and the one that’s often over...

Everyone hits a wall, do you keep iterating or do you quit? In this episode you'll hear: * How being consistent led to a parenting win * When I knew it was time to quit my previous career * How to trust the process and find hope to keep going * Getting enough signal before quitting or iterating This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...

Have you ever considered that your biggest mistake might be assuming you're always right? In this episode you’ll learn: * How Derek Sivers in the book Hell Yes or No assumes everything is his fault * Why you miss things when your glass is full * When it’s best to shift your perspective and assume you are missing something * How to go a level deeper and learn from everyone This is a public episode....

Is time flying by? Can you remember what you did last Wednesday? You have the power to slow down time. To remember any moment form your life. But it requires you to do some homework. In this episode you'll learn: * How revealing more of yourself builds trust * Wealth is what you don't see * Homework for Life by Matthew Dicks * How writing down unique moments will slow down time This is a public ep...

Time, unlike money, is a currency you cannot earn back. In this episode, you'll learn: * About Memory Dividends from Die With Zero by Bill Perkins * The difference between financial portfolios and Time Portfolios * How to optimize your Time Portfolio and what to optimize for * Allocating your time between future-focused work like making money, present-focus creating joy, and Joy Skill to find more...

For years, I chased the illusion of quick wealth, ignoring the slow, fulfilling journey right in front of me. In this episode you’ll learn: * The slow, simple path to building wealth through investing * How more money has diminishing returns on the value it provides to your life * Why we should focus on the things money can’t buy now * The power that comes from embracing the long-term path to weal...

It was just another typical morning of September surfing until a close encounter helped me understand what being a Dad meant. In this episode, you’ll hear: * How a group of dolphins gave us a warning * The moment of clarity that changed me forever * Reflections on taking risk when you’re a parent This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...

The moment I hit 'publish' on my first podcast episode, I stepped into a world I never imagined. I had no idea sharing my thoughts into a microphone could be this much fun. If you like to write but it feels slow, or if you’ve been interested in podcasting - ignore anyone telling you to not do it. And just give it a try! Here’s how I got started and why I think conventional advice is wrong. How to...

What if I told you that controlling just three factors could significantly increase your ability to build wealth? In this episode you’ll learn: * The higher probability path to success in markets * How to shift your mindset to be a market winner in the long run * Why your Savings Rate is crucial * Rules of thumb for Asset Allocation * Basic return drivers of Investments vs Speculative Assets Discl...

Taking notes is the shortest path to unlocking your full potential. In this episode you’ll learn: * How I have new content for each episode daily * The compounding effect of note taking * The benefits of having a second brain when you take notes * How note taking can make time move slower * A few tips on making note taking part of your life This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss th...

Key Points * The three types of people using AI today * The Augmented Engineer * Focus on your thinking and soft skills * Use AI as tool for 90% of the code * Thinking will make you stand out This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bitsofchris.com

Key Points * Market bubbles happen often * Bubbles are only obvious with hindsight * Understand the fear vs greed when money is at risk * Accept the uncertainty and ignore the people offering you guarantees * Manage your FOMO by understand it’s triggers * Risk what you pay for returns in the market * Buy when everyone is fearful, and sell when everyone is greedy. -Warren Buffet Disclaimer This is...

Key Points Find your niche or your Ikigai by reflecting, building awareness, and following your curiosity. * Reflect by asking yourself questions * Be aware of activities that leave you with more energy * Have a Victory File to listen to the world * Follow your curiosity, not trends or money This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus e...

Key Points * Motivation is fleeting, you can’t rely on it * To do big things, you need consistency * You get consistent by making it a habit * You get a habit by starting small * You start small by taking the big thing you want and setting a process goal around the smallest unit of work you can do everyday * I then shared two examples of how this worked in my life: * Writing my first book * Transi...

Episode Description * Expectations for the next 30 days * Reflections on writing for 45 days straight * Struggles finding a niche * Joyspan - the framework that fits all my interests * How to maximize your Joyspan Transcript Hello. I just think on. All right. I think so. Well, hello, everyone. Welcome to the first episode of the bits of Chris' podcast. I am not sure what I'm doing. So please bear...