Catch The Zenith

#188: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please sh...

#187: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X.  Get ready to learn why telling the truth can lead to the greatest adventure in life, why letting go of things outside your control can improve y...

#186: Welcome back to Catch The Zenith, the podcast where I document my journey to get better in life and business. Today, we’ve got another episode of Zenith Reflections—the format where I comment on some of my most interesting posts from the week on X. If you’re new here, I’m Nicola—I’m currently building an AI startup while also writing my master’s thesis in startup entrepreneurship. Please sha...

#185: In my comeback episode 183, I told you all about my new goal for this podcast: to document my self-improvement and business journey, learn from mistakes, and get better in life and entrepreneurship. In other words, this podcast is part of my diary, where I share both my personal and professional experiences with you. That’s why I’m introducing a new format today: Zenith Reflections—where I g...

#184: I’ve always struggled to remember the lessons I’ve learned over time, so I found a simple way to reflect and capture them. That’s why, for the fourth year in a row, I’m recording this yearly reflection episode. In this one, I’m sharing 27 lessons that made a big impact on my personal and professional life in 2024. Enjoy! Timestamps 00:40 Knowing what career to pursue doesn't happen coin...

#183: I’m back! In this episode, I’ll fill you in on what I’ve been up to over the past two years—from why I stopped uploading episodes on Catch The Zenith, to making my first dollar online, starting a second podcast, getting into a master’s program, juggling two businesses, working in the US for six months, starting a software company, and finally, figuring out where I want to take this podcast n...

#182: Over the past two years, I have run a high-performance coaching business, helping over 40 clients become more productive. In this episode, I want to share the top 3 business lessons I've learned from this venture. Enjoy! Timestamps 00:00:38 Lesson 1: Buy yourself time by learning from successful entrepreneurs who have already done it before. 00:03:00 Lesson 2: Test your critical busines...

#181: In this episode, I want to show you how to get the most out of your books. Specifically, I’ll share eight strategies that can help you retain more of what you read and internalize the knowledge better. Maybe you can relate to my experience. You read a book and can remember the content for maybe a week or two, but then the knowledge starts to fade because you don’t revisit it. When you finish...

#180: Think you're chasing your goals the right way? Think again. Quick fixes and silver bullets don't exist. Success is built with "Golden BBs" – small, consistent actions.⁣ Enjoy! Nicola Flückiger Spotify Apple LinkedIn Instagram Website Contact Me Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicolafluckiger.me@gmail.com

#179: In this episode, I share with you 3 simple methods that should help you regardless of what calendar you are using. ⁣Enjoy! Nicola Flückiger Spotify Apple LinkedIn Instagram Website Contact Me Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicolafluckiger.me@gmail.com

#178: In high school, I was a chronic procrastinator. Today, I’m pursuing a master’s degree at an elite university in St. Gallen, have completed two internships, and have founded or co-founded three businesses. In this episode, I share a simple tactic I use to trick my brain into consistently getting hard work done. Enjoy! Things Mentioned David Goggins Alex Hormozi  Charlie Munger  Albert Einstei...

#177: "If you can’t be first in a category, set up a new category you can be first in." – A quote from the book "The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing" by Al Ries and Jack Trout, which we'll be discussing today. Specifically, the second chapter: "The Law of the Category." Are you trying to figure out how to start your business but haven't yet found the ultimate...

#176: Over the past few years, I've transitioned from being a chronic procrastinator in high school to becoming a highly productive master's student at an elite university. Throughout this journey, I developed a 6-step planning process that not only structures my days but also saves me over 20 hours each week, allowing me to accomplish more. I promise that by listening to the end, you&ap...

#175: For more than a year, I went to bed and woke up at the same time every day, and it really made my sleep better. I found out seven cool tips that helped me sleep deeply and wake up feeling super refreshed. In this episode, I’m going to tell you all about these seven tips so you can sleep well without having to figure it all out by yourself. Enjoy! Bonus Resources Sleep Improvement Checklist N...

#174: Struggling with an overflowing email inbox? Discover how I achieved inbox zero with three simple, effective steps to streamline your email management. Enjoy! Things Mentioned Deep Work by Cal Newport GTD Weekly Review Template Nicola Flückiger Spotify Apple LinkedIn Instagram Website Contact Me Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicolafluckig...

#173: Jim Rohn said, "Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary." I found out that reading has made my life much better. It helps me understand why people do what they do and teaches me how to live a better and more meaningful life. In today's episode, I want to share five big ideas from five non-fiction books I've read. I'll tell you the most impo...

#172: It is often difficult for people to discover their passion in life, and I was no exception. In this episode, I will be sharing with you how I found my calling. From my personal experience, it seems that passion is not something that is found, but rather developed through a series of trials and errors. Enjoy! Things Mentioned Self Authoring Suite Nicola Flückiger Spotify Apple LinkedIn Instag...

#171: If we don't regularly tidy up our productivity system, things can get really messy and hard to handle. Today, I'll share something called the Weekly Review. It's a method that has helped many people, including me, stay organized. Enjoy! Things Mentioned GTD Weekly Review Template Ali Abdaal  Getting Things Done by David Allen  How to Choose the Perfect Note-Taking App Nicola F...

#170: In this episode, I propose an alternative to the common tendency of blaming others for our negative emotions and mistakes. This alternative approach empowers us to take control of our lives and shift our focus from problems to solutions. Enjoy listening! Things Mentioned The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Man's Search for Meaning Nicola Flückiger Spotify Apple LinkedIn Instagram We...

#169: In this episode, explore 10 life-changing rules from Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, from his bestselling books 12 Rules for Life and Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life. Dr. Jordan B. Peterson is a renowned psychologist, author, and online educator. Enjoy! Things Mentioned Dr. Jordan B. Peterson   12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life My Old YouTube Channel A...

#168: In this episode, I share five lessons I've learned from Alex Hormozi to live a more productive life. Enjoy! Things Mentioned Alex Hormozi David Goggins: How to Build Immense Inner Strength The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Atomic Habits 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos Solve for Happy Nicola Flückiger Spotify Apple LinkedIn Instagram Website Contact Me Email me with any fee...

#167: Back in high school, I almost exclusively aimed for the outcome, ending up unsatisfied in the present moment.  In this episode, I offer an alternative that served me well in achieving my goals while feeling good on the way to the outcome. Enjoy listening! Things Mentioned Rick Rubin: Protocols to Access Creative Energy and Process Alex Hormozi Nicola Flückiger Spotify Apple LinkedIn Instagra...

#166: Establishing and maintaining healthy habits can be difficult. This episode provides strategies for consistency. Enjoy! Things Mentioned Alex Hormozi Atomic Habits by James Clear Chris Williamson Nicola Flückiger Spotify Apple LinkedIn Instagram Website Contact Me Email me with any feedback, ideas, or insights you've gained from the episodes: nicolafluckiger.me@gmail.com

#165: Most people give more weight to the negative than the positive.  In this episode, I explain how we can use this to our advantage to overcome procrastination. Enjoy! Things Mentioned Albert Einstein Episode #079 with my boss Stefan Baer Steven Bartlett Richard Branson IKEA founder David Neeleman #047: ADHD Your Entrepreneurial Superpower! Prof. Dr. Isabella Hatak Atomic Habits by James Clear...

#164: Many of us with ADHD are overwhelmed, we focus on the wrong things, or suffer from perfectionism.  In this episode, I share with you the key ideas of 4 of my Instagram posts that have helped me to create good conditions for success.  These practices supported me in gaining clarity on who I wanted to become to turn ADHD into a true high-performance asset for peak productivity. Enjoy! Things M...