Moonshots Podcast: Superstar mindsets and success habits

Braving The Wilderness challenges common notions about what it means to belong. In this episode, we look into the links of feelings of not belonging, to feelings of anger and unrest. Brené Brown uses a potent combination of scientific research and storytelling to reveal what it means to truly belong. This includes remarkable tales of pain and suffering that show just how far people are willing to...

Researcher and thought leader Dr. Brené Brown offers a powerful new vision that encourages us to dare greatly: to embrace vulnerability and imperfection, to live wholeheartedly, and to courageously engage in our lives. In this episode, we unpack Brené Brown's expertise on Daring Greatly and how we can find the courage to be vulnerable.  Get Daring Greatly! from Amazon https://geni.us/BreneBDaringG...

Each day we face a barrage of images and messages from society and the media telling us who, what, and how we should be. We are led to believe that if we could only look perfect and lead perfect lives, we'd no longer feel inadequate. In this episode, we pick Brené Brown's expertise on The Gifts Of Imperfection and what we can do to accept it and succeed.  Get Gifts of Imperfection from Amazon http...

Cal Newport knows that real straight-A students don’t study harder—they study smarter. In this episode, we take a look at Cal Newport’s breakthrough approach to acing assignments, from quizzes and exams to essays and papers, How to Become a Straight-A Student reveals the proven study secrets used by real straight-A students across the country. Follow us on for more insights into innovation: -- htt...

In this episode we dive into Cal Newport’s book So Good They Can’t Ignore You discussing his long-held belief that "follow your passion" is not good advice. Not only is the cliche flawed-preexisting passions are rare and have little to do with how most people end up loving their work-but it can also be dangerous, leading to anxiety and chronic job hopping. After making his case against passion, Ne...

Most of us know that addiction to digital tools is costing us both productivity and peace. But giving them up completely isn't realistic. We're addicted to texting, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter not because we're stupid or shallow, but because they provide real value in the form of connection, community, affirmation, and information. In this episode, we dive into Cal Newport’s philosophy and pl...

Cal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and the author of six self-improvement books. He also writes the Study Hacks blog focused on academic and career success. This series we will deep dive into his work starting with his book Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World . Deep Work is a book about the science of productivity. Cal argues t...

'The Infinite Game' will be Simon Sinek's fifth book. It promises to go beyond personal vision and leadership as keys to success. Sinek has discovered the way winners think. It's an infinite game. And when you think this way leaders can build stronger, more innovative, more inspiring organizations. Tune in for our final show of the Simon Sinek series. Follow us on for more insights into innovation...

It's time to get practical and discover how we find inspiration in our work. Enjoy the forth part of our Simon Sinek series as we also find ways to inspire the people around us. Get ready for a far-ranging investigation and practical journey into unlocking vision and fulfillment in your career.  Get Find Your Why from Amazon: https://geni.us/FindYourWhySimonSinek Get the summary via Blinkist https...

'Together is Better' may be subtitled as a 'Little Book of Inspiration' by Simon Sinek, but it's big on impact. Enjoy the third part of our series on author Simon Sinek as we look for inspiration in our work and beyond. Follow us on for more insights into innovation: -- https://www.facebook.com/moonshotsio/ -- https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonshotsio/ -- https://twitter.com/moonshotsio -- http...

Simon Sinek is fast becoming a leading thinker of our time. He motivates his audience by thinking differently about how we behave and how we lead companies. His books and videos top their respective lists and our first profile of Sinek was well received by our listeners. That's why we've dedicated 5 shows to each of his books. So settle in for a deep dive into the world of Simon Sinek. Let’s start...

Simon Sinek is fast becoming a leading thinker of our time. He motivates his audience by thinking differently about how we behave and how we lead companies. His books and videos top their respective lists and our first profile of Sinek was well received by our listeners. That's why we've dedicated 5 shows to each of his books. So settle in for a deep dive into the world of Simon Sinek. Let’s start...

2018 wasn’t such a great year for our tech giants, from Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica debacle to Google’s sexual misconduct investigations, last year was rocked by scandal within the tech industry. In this Moonshots episode we look into theses scandals and how they are likely to influence 2019, as well as, what can we learn from these events and how they shape the future. Thanks to our monthly su...

Danish architect Bjarke Ingels born 2 October 1974 is often cited as one of the most inspirational architects of our time. At an age when many architects are just beginning to establish themselves in professional practice, Ingels has already won numerous competitions and achieved a level of critical acclaim that is rare for new names in the industry. He is the founder and creative partner of Bjark...

Dame Zaha Hadid born October 31, 1950 and died March 31, 2016, was an Iraqi-born British architect known for her radical deconstructivist designs. In 2004 she became the first woman to be awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize. She was also known as the “Queen of the Curve” for buildings such as the Heydar Aliyev Center in Azerbaijan with its gently sloping and yet zany curves. Thanks to our mont...

Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect, interior designer, writer, and educator, who designed more than 1,000 structures, 532 of which were completed. His majestic buildings and innovative Prairie style pushed the boundaries of architecture and interior design for nearly seven decades. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Rya...

Frank Ghery a Canadian born architect whose works have been cited as being among the most important works of contemporary architecture. Frank has been named "the most important architect of our age". Norman is known for his complementary yet ultra-modern redesigns of classic buildings and for his simple, streamlined new structures. Dubbed the "hero of high-tech," his architectural signature is a d...

We wrap our Investor series with a Silicon Valley heavyweight - Peter Thiel. Peter started his entrepreneurial adventure with PayPal and continued his success with Palantir and Founders Fund. He made one of the best investments in history by being the first investor in Facebook. His book Zero to One and his political activity have catapulted him into the public arena. Thanks to our monthly support...

The Investor series moves to the heart of Silicon Valley with Paul Graham. Paul is an author and co-founder of Y Combinator the world's leading startup accelerator. He's been involved in many startups including Airbnb, Stripe and over 1,900 others. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möller 孤鸿 月影 Fabian Jaspe...

The second instalment of our investor series puts a spotlight on the 'Steve Jobs of Investing' - Ray Dalio. He is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world's biggest hedge fund. He's a champion of radical transparency which he covers in his New York Times bestseller. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emily Rose Banks Malcolm Magee Natalie Ryan N. Marco-Ken Möl...

Warren Buffett, the ‘Oracle of Omaha’, has been investing for over sixty years and is considered to be the best in the world. He is also the most prominent philanthropist in history. Tune in with us as the Moonshots Podcast goes deep on all things Buffet. From his investing strategy to his career advice and life values. It's all here in this epic first part of our great investors series. Thanks to...

Disruptive innovation is not a recent development exclusive to Silicon Valley. Throughout modern history, we can track several gaming-changing inventions. In this episode we’ll investigate some profound innovators who remain a mystery to most. We have chosen three innovators from science, entertainment and retail. George Eastman - Kodak Adolph Zukor - Paramount Robert E. Wood - Sears Join us for a...

Eric Ries is disrupting the world of entrepreneurship. His book 'Lean Startup' has become a movement and a community for big and small business people alike. He's the father of the MVP idea and tools like the Lean Canvas. So embark on a journey to discover the essential ideas behind the worlds leading product development methodology. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward...

Simon Sinek is an inspiring young author who has risen to fame on the back of a famous TED talk that explained the inspiration behind Apple. Now he's written NY Times bestsellers and spends his day travelling the world and inspiring leaders. Tune in to his ideas for inspiring others and the biggest question of them all - 'Why?'. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deitch Jamie Dorward Emil...

Peter Drucker devoted his life towards timeless ideas for business and professionals. He's called the founder of modern management - that's why he's the focus of this show. Join us as explore the most significant thinker in modern business. And if you're reading this, you're probably a knowledge worker. And he even coined that idea way back in 1959. Thanks to our monthly supporters Mike Edwin Deit...