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104 - Get Good Info with CRAAP or TAARP I share with you a really helpful method for ensuring that the data you collect is trustworthy and reliable. It's called the TARP/CRAP method (I know, not the most glamorous name!), and it involves evaluating the timeliness, authority, accuracy, relevance, and purpose of the data. I've found it to be a super effective way to make sure that the information I'...

103 - How to Curate I talk about something that I'm really passionate about - curating data. It's something that's so important in today's world, where there's so much information available to us. But it's not just about collecting data - it's about doing it effectively, and making sure that the data we have is of high quality, comes from multiple sources, and is properly attributed. I've been cur...

102 - Learn and Earn and Keep Going I’m excited to share with you some insights from the book Making of the Modern Elder by Chip Conley. The topic was all about the importance of constantly learning and evolving in the modern work world. He suggests that fostering collaboration and being open to new ideas is key, no matter how experienced you are. By embracing a beginner’s mindset and learning fro...

101- Can Generations of Workers Get Along? Have you ever wondered how different generations can work together in a company? Well, I review the book called The Modern Elder by Chip Conley and he had some great insights on this topic. He talks about the importance of respecting each other’s strengths and weaknesses and learning from one another. I talk about how we can all contribute to a company, r...

100- Be Childlike and See the World in a New way I share my thoughts on a book “Escape Adulthood” by Jason Kotecki. It really spoke to me about the importance of recapturing our childlike essence and finding joy in life, no matter our age. One of the key takeaways I got from the book was the idea of breaking down our dreams into specific goals and steps. This really helps in making our aspirations...

99 - The Unconscious Brain and Creativity I review the book “Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide” by John Cleese, and I have to say, it really got me thinking about the role of the unconscious mind in creativity. Cleese makes a great point that creativity isn’t just limited to the arts, and that our unconscious mind can be a powerful tool for problem-solving and generating new ideas. I found hi...

In this episode, I dive into Oliver Burkeman's book "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals" and explore some powerful ways to break free from productivity traps and focus on what truly matters. Burkeman has some great advice, like limiting task lists to just a few items, focusing on one thing at a time, and even embracing boring technology. But one of my favorite takeaways is the idea o...

97 – Abandon the Time Trap by focusing on your Purpose I review Oliver Burkeman’s book “Four Thousand Weeks” and it completely changed my perspective on time and productivity. Rather than constantly trying to do more and falling into the “time trap,” Burkeman suggests focusing on our purpose and embracing radical incrementalism. This means breaking tasks down into smaller steps and prioritizing wh...

96 - Our Damaging Concept of Time I review book called "4,000 Weeks, Time Management for Mortals" by Oliver Burkeman. It changed my perspective on time management and the pressure we put on ourselves to constantly be productive. Burkeman challenges the traditional concept of time management and argues that it's impossible to ever feel like we're doing enough. The problem lies in our attitude towar...

95 – 95 - Ending the Lies In this episode, I dive deep into the different types of lies we often tell ourselves. From outright lies to white lies and lies of omission, I explore how these untruths can damage our credibility and hinder our progress toward our goals. But don’t worry, I also offer some valuable advice on how to stop lying to ourselves. By being honest with ourselves, taking small ste...

94 - The Lies We Tell Ourselves In this episode, I delve into the topic of lying to oneself. I share my personal experiences with this damaging habit and offer insights into common lies that we tell ourselves, like “I’m not good enough” or “I can’t do it.” It’s essential to recognize and confront these lies if we want to achieve our goals and live fulfilling lives. Join me as I explore how we can...

93 - Make Everyone Happier at Work The book "People Styles at Work and Beyond" and opened my eyes to the importance of understanding different personality types in the workplace. The book identifies four main types - analytical, driver, amiable, and expressive - each with their own strengths and weaknesses. I learned that by observing and practicing how to adapt to different styles, we can improve...

92 - Identify Your Work Style In this episode, I dive into the topic of work styles and how they impact relationships in the workplace. The “book People Styles at Work and Beyond" by Robert Bolton and Dorothy Grover Bolton categorizes work styles into four quadrants: analytical, driver, amiable, and expressive. It was so interesting to learn about each style and its characteristics. Understanding...

91 - Thrive in the Seasons of Life Today, I talk about how life is like the changing of the seasons. Just like the weather, life is full of ups and downs, and we need to learn how to adapt to each season. I want to encourage you to embrace the lessons and opportunities of each season, whether it’s a time for learning, growth, reaping benefits, or reflection. It’s important to plan appropriately fo...

  90 - Maximize Your Choices and Be Satisfied I discuss the concept of maximizers and satisficers, people who seek the best of everything versus those who are content with good enough. Dr. Barry Schwartz's book, The Paradox of Choice, explores this topic and finds that maximizers tend to be less happy and more anxious than satisficers. I share my own experiences and offer advice for both types of...

89 - Ben Franklin and His Life Improvement Plan I recently came across Benjamin Franklin’s Book of Virtues and was intrigued by the system he developed to become a better person. He identified 13 virtues, one for each week, and worked on improving himself in each area. These virtues include things like temperance, order, and sincerity. The most amazing part about this system is that it’s not just...

88 - Be Happy Alone or In a Community In this episode, I explore some fascinating cultural concepts related to happiness. We’ll dive into the benefits of walking alone, taking time to relax without feeling the pressure to accomplish anything, and finding comfort in simply being lost in thought. But we won’t stop there! We’ll also discuss how building strong relationships with others can lead to gr...

87 - Changes That Save Relationships I talk about the book called People Can’t Drive You Crazy if You Don’t Give Them the Keys by Mike Bechtle. It is eye-opening and helpful when it comes to managing emotions and responding to relationships in a healthier way. The author emphasizes the importance of building trust, kindness, and integrity while also choosing the right battles. I’ve learned to valu...

  86 - Take the Key from Drama I discuss the book People Can’t Drive You Crazy if You Don’t Give Them the Keys by Mike Bechtle. It helps people deal with drama in life in a more positive way. One of the things I’ve learned is to first ask myself if there’s anything I can do to change the situation or my attitude towards it. If not, I may have to limit my exposure to drama, but I don’t want to give...

85 - Coco and Miguel Shows Us How to Forgive Have you seen the movie “Coco”? It’s an incredible story about family, sacrifice, and forgiveness. The main character is a boy named Miguel who loves music, but unfortunately, his family has banned it. One day, he finds himself in the land of the dead and learns all about his family’s past and the importance of forgiveness. It really inspired me to thin...

84 - Find your Fun Magnets Have you ever felt like you’re not having enough fun in your life? The book called “The Power of Fun” by Catherine Price tries to help. She suggests using the acronym SPARK to identify and pursue true fun: make space, pursue passions, attract fun, rebel, and keep at it. I’ve been analyzing my past experiences and breaking them down into “fun magnets,” and it’s been so he...

83 - Are You Having Fun? I review the book called "Are You Having Fun?" by Catherine Price. It opened my eyes to the importance of true fun and how we can identify and prioritize activities that bring us joy. Price talks about how distractions like technology can have a negative impact on our ability to have fun and encourages us to create space in our schedules for it. She breaks down true fun in...

82 – Gain Everyday Courage Everyday courage as described by Mel Robbins and her amazing books and videos really inspired me to think differently about how I approach my goals and my fears. We need to reframe negative thoughts and anxiety into excitement and give our mind a new explanation to change how it reacts. It’s amazing how gaining confidence and acting on our goals can improve relationships...

81 - Go! Go Now! I talk about the 5-Second Rule by Mel Robbins. It’s a game-changer! Basically, all you have to do is count down from 5 and then take action on whatever it is you want to do. It sounds simple, but trust me, it works wonders. This rule can help us to overcome hesitation and make progress in our life. The book and TED Talk are full of inspiring examples of how this rule has worked fo...

80 - Dopamine Dizziness Did you know that there’s a molecule in our brains called dopamine that can actually make us addicted to things like social media, sugar, and video games? Companies intentionally hack into our dopamine systems to keep us engaged and coming back for more. We can detox from dopamine by eliminating distractions, avoiding open systems, and focusing on the present moment. And th...