Habit Chess Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about trying out this daily 5min metacognition exercise from the book Tiny Experiments.  Get a copy of Tiny Experiments on Amazon: https://geni.us/ehuAc 👋🏽 Connect with me: Get Pod Mahal the book on Amazon: https://geni.us/RsLQbA Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-template Habit Chess Newsletter: https:/...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I unpack why Duolingo’s ‘AI-first’ email blew up and what it reveals about the future of work. Referenced Duolingo's post on LinkedIn: https://geni.us/jhcWR 👋🏽 Connect with me: Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-template Habit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newsletter Book a free podcast strategy...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my honest experience vibe coding with Replit as a complete beginner and what it taught me about the future of building. 👋🏽 Connect with me: Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-template Habit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newsletter Seize the minute: https://laplist.io/ Website: https://podmahal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I breakdown what I learned from turning my smartphone into a dumb phone and why the most important metric isn't being measured by anyone. 👋🏽 Connect with me: Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-template Habit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newsletter Seize the minute: https://laplist.io/ Website: h...

Send us Fan Mail Most business owners are drowning in tasks that could be automated tomorrow. In this episode, I talk to Aarti Anand, founder of Kodenyx AI and writer of the AI-First CEO newsletter. She spent 15 years building software for others before realizing she could build and sell, so she took the leap. Aarti now focuses on simplifying AI adoption for executives through strategy and automat...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I breakdown how the Fiverr CEO's viral letter about AI isn't really about AI. It's about who operates with high agency and who doesn't. 👋🏽 Connect with me: Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-template Habit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newsletter Seize the minute: https://laplist.i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore how the fitness concept of progression and regression can be used as a mental model to learn any skill more effectively. 👋🏽 Connect with me: Email: hi@habitchess.com Pod Mahal Book:  https://geni.us/fySk Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-template Habit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newslett...

Send us Fan Mail The stuff AI can't do for you is about to be worth way more than the stuff it can. 👋🏽 Connect with me: Email: hi@habitchess.com Pod Mahal Book: https://geni.us/FCMpSjm Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-template Habit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newsletter Seize the minute: https://laplist.io/ Website: https://...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about The Dip by Seth Godin , to help decipher when it's time to stick vs quit. This is a crucial component of acquiring any new skill, embarking on a tough project, and making decisions that have multi-year effects. 👋🏽 Connect with me: Email: hi@habitchess.com Pod Mahal Book: https://geni.us/kE53Tk Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz after almost a decade and reflect on what stood the test of time. Join me to discover why I'm reading this transformative book once a year from now on. 👋🏽 Connect with me: Email: hi@habitchess.com Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-template 3 Day Next Move...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I reveal the three fundamental skills I would dedicate my life to mastering. Skills that quietly shape success and can transform yours too. I share my framework for high-agency thinking that will help you move faster, think clearer, and build anything with greater confidence. Whether you're looking to switch careers, grow your business, or finally break free...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone's looking for shortcuts to mastery, but most overlook the simplest hack: consistent micro-practice. In this episode, I show you why dedicating just 10 minutes daily to any skill creates exponential growth that massive cramming sessions never will. You'll discover why traditional learning advice fails busy people and how to build an unbreakable practice that fits...

Send us Fan Mail Notes can be time machines, giving you honest feedback about your progress and persistent challenges when you revisit them. In this episode, I share how accidentally stumbling upon my decade old notes revealed surprising stuff about my growth and helped me develop a deeper trust in my own voice. 👋🏽 Connect with me: Email: hi@habitchess.com Download my free Notion Time Tracker: h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I break down The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman , a powerful framework I've personally tested and refined over the past 5+ years. You'll learn practical ways to unlock peak performance whenever you need it. Get the book here: https://geni.us/70lhkX 👋🏽 Connect with me: Email: hi@habitchess.com Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitche...

Send us Fan Mail While everyone races to master technical skills, the invisible skills that determine who thrives are silently becoming harder to develop with each passing year.  In this episode, I dive into the seven critical soft skills that successful people master early, why waiting makes them exponentially harder to learn, and the specific systems you can use to develop them before it's...

Send us Fan Mail The hardest job of our lives isn’t coming. It’s already here. AI is changing everything, and the way we navigate work, skills, and opportunities will determine who thrives and who gets left behind. In this episode, I break down what’s really happening, why it matters, and how to position yourself to stay ahead. 👋🏽 Connect with me: Email: hi@habitchess.com Download my free Notion...

Send us Fan Mail How many great ideas have you lost just because you didn’t have a system to catch them? In this episode, I break down a simple five-step process to capture, resurface, and actually use your best ideas—so you never have to worry about forgetting them again. 👋🏽 Connect with me: Email: hi@habitchess.com Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-t...

Send us Fan Mail With AI automating more tasks, human-centric skills are your edge.  In this episode, I break down 11 timeless skills —like high agency, storytelling, and judgment—that will keep you relevant no matter how industries evolve. 👋🏽 Connect with me: Email: hi@habitchess.com Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.habitchess.com/notion-time-tracking-template 3 Day Next Move...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about the concept of "Context Mapping," a game changing approach to learning new skills by leveraging what you already know.  Discover how to overcome the fear of starting something new, break tasks into manageable steps, and apply your existing expertise to new challenges.  👋🏽 Connect with me: Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I unpack how to build your own skill stack to get what you want, faster. 👋🏽 Connect with me: Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.podmahal.com/notion-time-tracking-template Habit Chess Newsletter: https://www.mizhq.com/newsletter Website: https://podmahal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misbah.hawk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share what I learn from reading 'How To Do Things You Hate:  Self-Discipline to Suffer Less, Embrace the Suck, and Achieve Anything' by Peter Hollins. 📚 Get the book here: https://geni.us/B1A0I7 Show Notes 00:00 Understanding Procrastination 02:43 Embracing Fear and Taking Action 03:52 Maintaining Motivation and Momentum 05:53 Psychological Flexibilit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Habit Chess Podcast, I share what I learned from reading The First Minute: How To Start Conversations That Get Results by Chris Fenning. Get the book here: https://geni.us/xAKeo Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.podmahal.com/notion-time-tracking-template Show Notes: 00:00 The Cost of Poor Communication 03:59 Techniques for Effective Work Con...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Habit Chess Podcast, I share what I learned from reading This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans by Seth Godin. Get the book here: https://geni.us/3iQptn6 Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.podmahal.com/notion-time-tracking-template Show Notes: 00:00 Riff Structure 02:47 Strategy as a Philosophy 03:38 Affiliation, Status, and Freedom from Fear 07...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I share what I learned from reading 'Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, Build Your Empire' by Dan Martell. Tons of great frameworks that we can implement right away. Grab the book: https://geni.us/QIVmYj3 Download my free Notion Time Tracker: https://free.podmahal.com/notion-time-tracking-template Show Notes 00:00 Time Tracking and Its...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Habit Chess Podcast, I share what I learned from reading Dr. Nate Zinser's book, ' The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide for Unshakable Performance .' I dive into highlights that go over techniques such as mental visualization, personal rituals, and pre-performance routines like the CBA method (Cue, Breathe, Attach) to boost confidence and...